There has been an increase in fraudulent / scam activity targeting individuals about benefit schemes. We would welcome support in raising public awareness about potential scams. If people get a text about the “Winter Fuel Payment” or the “Winter Fuel Allowance”, it is a scam as payments are automatic, people do not […]
Changes to Disability and Carer Benefits From 6 November 2025, anyone moving to Scotland who currently receives benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Carer’s Allowance (CA), or Disability Living Allowance for Children (DLAc) through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland will need to take action.
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Three ‘Move to UC’ guides have been updated on gov.uk to include content about current benefit deductions ending when customers move to UC. The guides which have been updated are: The UC Guidance available in the House of Commons Library has also been updated as of 24 November 2025.
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From 25 September 2025, customers can download a proof of benefit letter to their personal devices by going to Get proof of your benefits and State Pension – GOV.UK. Customers in receipt of any of the benefits below can request one or multiple letters in a single action.
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The Improvement Service have published four further reports that consider the effectiveness of Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships (WAHPs) as part of an evaluation of the ‘Test and Learn’ Programme which was funded by the Scottish Government. The reports consider in more detail the results of the interim report that was published in August 2024.
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Published14 November 2025 Social Justice Secretary urges Chancellor to remove two-child limit and benefit cap. Ahead of a series of meetings in London today with child poverty charities, Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has urged the UK Government to take action to tackle child poverty in its forthcoming Budget, including immediately scrapping the two-child limit
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Universal Credit: Advisers Warned About the “£4.35 Rule” and Savings Deductions Advisers are being urged to ensure Universal Credit claimants understand how savings and other factors can impact their benefit payments, particularly in light of the so-called “£4.35 rule.” What is the “£4.35 Rule”? · The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) applies a “tariff income”
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Ofgem has proposed a new scheme to help alleviate the growing burden of energy debt, which has reached a record high of £4.4 billion. The initiative could see up to £500 million in energy debt written off for nearly 200,000 benefit claimants, starting early next year. Key Elements of the Proposal Eligibility Criteria: · Individuals on
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Understanding Pension Credit: What Homeowners and Savers Need to Know If you’re over the age of 66 and concerned about your income, you may be eligible for Pension Credit, even if you own your home and have savings. Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit that provides extra support to people with a low income. However,
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under growing pressure after figures revealed a stark imbalance in Work Capability Assessments (WCAs). While more than 250,000 assessments for new claims were completed in the past five months, fewer than 10,000 existing claimants received reassessments during the same period. As of August 2025, around 110,000 existing
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