The fight for WASPI compensation has taken a significant turn in 2025 with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issuing a fresh October 2025 eligibility list. This list aims to identify women who could receive up to £2,950 in redress for being adversely affected by abrupt changes in the State Pension age. For many born…
Many Universal Credit claimants are struggling amid the ongoing cost of living crisis in the UK. To offer some relief, it’s being reported that the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) is making available £767 worth of freebies, discounts and assistance to those on Universal Credit before the end of…
With energy costs, food inflation, and rising living expenses, many pensioners face difficult choices in colder months. To ease that burden, the UK government has confirmed a one-off winter support payment of up to £624 for people over State Pension age. This extra boost complements existing schemes like the Winter Fuel Payment and is intended to help older citizens…
The retirement world in the UK is on the precipice of a seismic shift. The “66 retirement era” is drawing to a close, as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will raise the State Pension age from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. This change will affect millions…
As the winter of 2025 approaches, the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) has confirmed an enhanced winter support package that could deliver up to £1,085 in combined aid to eligible households by December 2025. This article dives into every scheme, eligibility rule, payment date, and how households can ensure…