Streaming services have dramatically changed the television market in the past decade with the rise in popularity of Netflix and Prime video, the introduction of Disney+ and YouTube now available on most TVs. But while steaming shows has become the preferred way of viewing incredible shows, people do still like …
Read More »Millions of WASPI women told to expect compensation verdict ‘in few short weeks’
The WASPI campaign verdict is set to be announced within weeks, it has been claimed. The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) could be hit with the report result within just a matter of weeks as millions of women affected are told to prepare. The campaign Women Against …
Read More »DWP urges people to check if they are eligible for free TV licence ahead of fee rise
Hundreds of thousands of people could get a free TV licence but they may not know it. The Department for Work and Pensions is urging people to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit, which could open doors to other perks and discounts, including a free TV licence. It …
Read More »DWP gives free TV licence reminder ahead of fee rise
A large slice of the telly-watching population is missing out on free TV licences – just as the price for one is set to jump by just over £10. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is reminding hundreds of thousands of people they could be eligible for a free …
Read More »Millions of Brits could receive £600 payment from DWP this year
Millions of Brits could receive a £600 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help with their fuel bills. Those eligible for the cost of living support will receive letters from the DWP in the coming months. The additional payments are made every year and are designed …
Read More »DWP September cost of living payment dates with £300 bonus due in autumn
Millions of people have benefitted from the Government’s Cost of Living payments when it was introduced last year. Now many can also expect a Cost of Living payment in Autumn of a further £300 payment. On the Gov.uk site, eligible households may receive up to five payments if they are …
Read More »The key DWP benefit payments and money changes to be aware of in August
Several changes to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payment dates, benefits and finances are happening next month. People across the UK should check the changes to see if they are affected over the summer month and budget accordingly. Many will see their DWP payment dates change due to the …
Read More »All the DWP benefit and other money changes for August 2023
A number of money changes will take place next month and it is important to make sure you’re well-informed so that you can manage your budget. DWP benefits and pension payments usually land in bank, building society or credit union accounts, on a regular basis such as once a month, …
Read More »DWP urges people to help older relatives check for income boost on Father’s Day
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging people to help older relatives check if they are eligible for a £3,500 income boost. This follows as an estimated 850,000 pensioners across the country are missing out on the passport benefit. Pension Credit gives people extra money to help with …
Read More »DWP: £3,500 State Pension top-up could be owed to older people living on their own
A new report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the average weekly expenditure for households aged between 65 and 74 was £455.30 in 2021/22. In total, that’s approximately £23,000 each year. Meanwhile, households, where the head is aged over 75, had an average weekly spend of £356.30 per week. …
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