Benefit Fraud Likely Due To Coronavirus
Posted on
Read this article explaining how the huge increase in benefit applications may lead to increased undetected fraud.
Tag: benefit
Low-Income Households Denied Coronavirus Help by Benefit Cap
Posted on
Read this article about how some low-income households are being penalised by the benefits cap.
How Many Points Do You Need To Get PIP?
Posted on
Read this article to see if you qualify for and how you can claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Over 6,000 New Universal Credit Claimants in Plymouth
Posted on
Figures show that there are now over 6,000 extra Universal Credit claimants as compared to before the Coronavirus epidemic. See the full article here.
Lost Retired Husband to COVID-19 So No Longer Qualifies for State Pension
Posted on
Read this article about a widow who has not reached retirement age but whose husband has died from Coronavirus.
Can You Get A State Pension If You Never Made Any Payments?
Posted on
Read this article explaining how much State Pension you are entitled to.
DWP Facing Pressure to Reform Universal Credit
Posted on
It’s the 5-week wait issue again. the DWP are facing pressure to turn the loan issued to claimants to tide them over into a grant. See the full story here.
DWP Launches New Online Rent Payment Scheme
Posted on
See this article about a new DWP rent payment scheme where rent is paid direct to a landlord from Universal Credit payments.
State Pension Triple Lock Under Threat
Posted on
See this article about the threat to the triple lock as the Chancellor tries to find ways of recouping the costs of Coronavirus.
DWP Losses Universal Credit Appeal
Posted on
The DWP have lost their appeal regarding reductions in benefits when transferring to Universal Credit. See the full story.