DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment dates and amounts for pensioners
The DWP has confirmed Winter Fuel Payments of £100 to £300 will be issued automatically to millions of pensioners born before June 28, 1960, in November or December 2026.
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Arsenal's £60m Yildiz-Martinelli swap mooted as Ferdinand hails Konsa
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DWP Bank Account Monitoring Rules for Benefit Claimants
The DWP has published new rules requiring banks to flag accounts of Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA claimants, but without accessing transaction details.
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State Pension Age: Benefits You Can No Longer Claim
People reaching State Pension age can no longer claim benefits like Universal Credit, JSA, and PIP. Turn2us explains which payments stop and which continue.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may benefit from a major tax break by returning to the UK after six years, as their assets could fall outside the scope of Capital Gains Tax under UK rules.
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DWP confirms free bus pass change for disabled passengers in England
The DWP has confirmed that time restrictions on disabled bus passes in England will be lifted from April 1, 2027, allowing unlimited free travel all day.
Brighton CEO sends message to Man Utd over Baleba transfer
Brighton CEO Paul Barber insisted the club will only sanction transfer exits that 'make sense for us financially' after Carlos Baleba was linked with a move to Manchester United.
Gyokeres ‘wants to leave’ Arsenal and offers himself to Barcelona
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Reform accused of targeting lawful residents over student loans
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HMRC confirms £108.20 Friday payments for households
HMRC has confirmed early £108.20 Child Benefit payments for Friday 28 August, as the 31 August Bank Holiday means payments due on that day are issued three days early.
Meghan Markle's UK Return: Reputation, Brand, and Camilla
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the UK. Experts say Meghan should follow Queen Camilla’s example for reputation repair and may focus on her lifestyle brand As Ever and charity work.
New Pension Credit claimants could get backdated payments
Successful Pension Credit claims can be backdated for up to three months, meaning eligible older people could receive a lump sum worth hundreds of pounds if they apply now.
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HMRC warns parents of GCSE students to update Child Benefit claims by August 31 or lose up to £1,406 a year, with monthly payments of £117.21 at risk.
RAVEC Committee to Decide on Harry and Meghan's Security Bill
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Nearly 1.7 million Attendance Allowance claimants in England and Wales may be able to increase their payments by £151.60 a month by reporting a change in circumstances to the DWP.
Social care could cost £1.5m by age 60, IG analysis warns
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Older PIP claimants may be due backdated mobility payments
Older people on PIP with the standard mobility rate may be eligible for backdated payments from the DWP following a change in law affecting claims reviewed between 2013 and 2020.
State Pensioners with Two-Digit Code to Get £739 Early Friday
State Pension payments due on Monday, August 31, will be paid early on Friday, August 28, due to the late summer bank holiday, with some pensioners receiving up to £739.
DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payment for over-80s (20.08.2026)
The DWP has confirmed that state pensioners born before September 28, 1946 will receive a £300 Winter Fuel Payment in winter 2026, while those born between September 28, 1946 and June 27, 1960 will get £200.
Harry and Meghan could qualify for DWP state pension on UK return
Prince Harry has already completed enough National Insurance contributions via his Army service to qualify for a DWP state pension when he reaches retirement age, similar to King Charles.
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Kettles cost UK households £75.37 per year under the current Ofgem price cap, according to Utilita's Power Price List, which estimates 5p per use.
Sunday Deadline for £150 Warm Home Discount Payment
Households on four benefits must act by August 23 to secure the £150 Warm Home Discount payment this winter, with six million households eligible.
DWP confirms birth date for £300 winter fuel payment 2026
The DWP has confirmed that to qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 in 2026/27, you must be born on or before 28 June 1960.
Octopus Energy Offers Free Weekend Electricity to Customers
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