The rising cost of living in the UK continues to put pressure on households, especially pensioners and low-income families. With higher energy bills, increased food prices, and everyday expenses stretching budgets thin, the government is stepping in with extra help. This September 2025, a £250 Continue reading
Pension Credit
DWP’s Most Underclaimed Benefit – 700,000 Pensioners Losing Out On £4,200 Every Year
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has highlighted one of the UK’s most underclaimed benefits—Pension Credit. Despite being worth an average of £4,200 a year, around 700,000 pensioners are not claiming this support, leaving millions of pounds unclaimed every year. Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit designed Continue reading
DWP Issues Key Date For Households To Claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed new dates for households to claim the £300 Winter Fuel Payment for the 2025–2026 winter season. While around nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive the payment automatically, some households will need to make a Continue reading
Winter Fuel Payments 2025 – List of Pensioners Not Eligible Under DWP Rules
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will once again issue Winter Fuel Payments in 2025, providing between £100 and £300 to help millions of pensioners manage rising heating bills. However, not all pensioners are eligible for this financial boost. The payment is based on Continue reading