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People nearing State Pension age could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Daily Record

People on DWP benefits could be due more than £1,000 in heating bill help this winter

There are four payments due between November and March for pensioners, disabled youngsters and people on a low income - and they all come from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Edinburgh Live

Older people may be due up to £974 cash to help with higher energy bills this winter

Pension Credit claimants may also qualify for the £150 Warm Home Discount which is paid directly to energy suppliers.

Daily Record

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£2,500 energy price guarantee ends next April but heating bill support of over £1,000 on the way

The £400 energy rebate will remain unchanged and provide a monthly discount off electricity bills.

Daily Record

People on certain benefits could be due more than £1,000 in heating bill help this winter

There are five payments due between November and March for pensioners, disabled youngsters and people on a low income.

Daily Record

New Warm Home Discount Scheme - check if you are eligible for DWP benefit

The DWP has changed the eligibility rules for the annual heating bill discount for people in Scotland, England and Wales - check if you are eligible for the discount here.

Edinburgh Live

Cost of living: The help available in Northern Ireland and how and when you will receive it

Details on the £100 home heating oil credit, low income cost of living payment and more

Belfast Live

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DWP update for people of State Pension age due £600 Winter Fuel Payment

The additional cost of living payment will see 8 million pensioner households receive up to £600 this winter, with £300 extra cash due on top of their Winter Fuel Payment.

Glasgow Live

13 ways to boost income by up to £3,000 before Christmas as bills soar

Many people mistakenly believe there is a stigma attached to claiming benefits, but it’s worthwhile noting that an estimated £15 billion state support from the DWP went unclaimed in 2021.

Glasgow Live

New Warm Home Discount Scheme rules - check if you are due £150 off energy bills this winter

The DWP has changed the eligibility rules for the annual heating bill discount for people in Scotland, England and Wales.

Daily Record

Cost of living payment worth £326 reported 'missing' by 161,000 people last month

DWP has responded to over 90 per cent of payment queries reported using the online form, and found that over 160,000 people claimed that they hadn't received any payment.

Glasgow Live

All cost of living, one-off lump sums and winter heating payments worth over £1,850 due before Christmas

A new £50 winter heating payment will also be made in February 2023.

Daily Record

£326 cost of living payments reported ‘missing’ by 161,000 people in August and September

DWP has responded to over 90% of payment queries reported using the online form.

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit could be due an extra £627 each month on top of benefit

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

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Wales Online

Martin Lewis flags little-known rule that could add thousands to state pension

It can help to stop gaps in your National Insurance record

Wales Online

Dates of every bank holiday already agreed for 2022 and 2023

There are eight bank holidays already confirmed giving people the chance of a few long weekends - but it can also affect benefit payments

Wales Online

Exact dates of every bank holiday this Christmas and New Year

With Christmas Day falling on a Sunday the dates for some of our days off are different

Nottingham Post

DWP shares how long PIP payments last - and changes to awards awaiting review

An award of PIP may be reviewed by the DWP at any time

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Daily Record

DWP could give people of State Pension age with back pain up to £369 each month

Nearly 1.4m people across the UK currently receive either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Daily Record

HMRC issues urgent warning to every UK business using an online account to submit VAT returns

There is less than one month left for VAT businesses to be ready for Making Tax Digital filing.

Belfast Live

Cost of Living: Payments available in Northern Ireland

The payments available and if you are eligible

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland energy support: Details on £400 payment and price guarantee

Customers do not need to take any action to receive this support

Daily Record

HMRC identifies four groups of people who may have to file Self Assessment tax return for first time

The deadline to register for Self Assessment for the 2021/22 tax year is next week.

Nottingham Post

DWP pay-out potential for PIP claimants backdating other benefits

The DWP explained

Daily Record

Older people with any of these health issues could be due up to £369 each month

People of State Pension age claiming Attendance Allowance will receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

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