Exact date millions on state pension to get £473 pay rise in months
MILLIONS on the state pension are set to get a pay rise within months and we reveal the key date to circle in your diary.The Government…
From Winter Fuel SOS to benefits blunder – inside Sun Money’s biggest wins of the year saving readers from scandals
WE have been fighting your corner all year on the big issues hitting your wallet.From energy firms ripping off customers with sneaky terms to struggling…
Congress approves changes to Social Security that expand benefits for some public sector workers
The U.S. Senate early Saturday legislation that will expand Social Security for millions of public workers. Image courtesy Social Security Administration Dec. 21 (UPI) --…
An Indian state used citizens’ data on political beliefs to deny benefits | Business and Economy
Vijayawada, India – As soon as Meda Ramana was elected the head of Garapadu village council in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, several residents…
Hundreds of thousands of parents warned system error could mean they miss out on state pension payments
HUNDREDS of thousands are being urged to check if they are owed thousands of pounds in state pension due to a system error.Some parents who claimed Child Benefit before…
224,000 file for unemployment benefits for first time
Thousands of job seekers stand at the site of Amazon's future headquarters at a "career day" in Crystal City, Virginia on September 17, 2019. The…
Book Therapy: Exploring the Mental Health Benefits of Reading Fiction
In an age where digital distractions dominate and attention spans shrink, the simple act of picking up a book can feel revolutionary. Fiction, with its…
Sickness benefits crackdown is critical for the health of both the economy and young people
Gen Z scarsA CRACKDOWN on the number of people on sickness benefits is not only critical for the economic health of the country but also…
Thousands with disabilities or health conditions can apply for cost of living payments from tomorrow – are you eligible?
FROM tomorrow, thousands of people with disabilities or other debilitating conditions will be eligible to apply for cost-of-living support.The Government's Household Support Fund worth £421…
Thousands of households to get vouchers worth up to £200 to help with winter fuel costs – are you eligible?
THOUSANDS of hard-up pensioners could be eligible for support worth £200 this winter to help with winter fuel costs.Struggling households can claim support via the…
Thousands on benefits receiving free £251 payment to cover energy bills – check if you qualify
THOUSANDS of households on benefits should look out for a free £251 payment landing in accounts to cover energy bills.The help comes via the Child…
Over a quarter of a million households on benefits have payments STOPPED – how to avoid it happening to you
OVER a quarter of a million households have had their benefit payments stopped after failing to act on a key deadline.New government figures show 318,834…
Thousands of households to get up to £75 in free supermarket vouchers to help with the cost of living – will you?
THOUSANDS of Brits are eligible for up to £75 in free supermarket vouchers, which will give them a boost as the cost of living increases.From…
Ryan Elias: Wales hooker benefits from summer break before autumn
The break also allowed Elias to reflect on the pressures of international rugby."It definitely has its moments but they are also enjoyable, which is what…
Blow for renters on Universal Credit as key benefit rate FROZEN – with thousands facing £3,129 shortfall
OVER one million private renters on Universal Credit will see the help they get with payments frozen next year.Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates will remain at their current…
The five common DWP state pension mistakes that can stop or reduce payments
FOR many people, the state pension is a crucial part of their retirement income.Currently worth £221.20 a week, it adds up to a whopping £11,502.40…
Millions more Brits to get £1,000s in extra cash with biggest budget benefits shakeup – find out how to claim
AN extra 60,000 carers will be able to claim government cash after changes expected at next week's Budget.Rachel Reeves is set to raise the limit…
Early voting is surging, but it’s unclear who benefits
HENDERSON, Nev. — After Katie Kern and her father, Robert Kern, cast their ballots for former President Trump in this suburb of Las Vegas, they said…
Hundreds of households to get a direct payment to bank accounts worth £100s – are you eligible ?
HUNDREDS of struggling households could receive direct payments worth hundreds of pounds into their bank accounts this winter.The cash support is available through the government's Household…
Thousands of pensioners to get £200 one-off payment for energy bills after winter fuel allowance cut – are you eligible?
THOUSANDS of pensioners will get a £200 one-off payment for energy bills after the winter fuel allowance cut.The government is rolling out the latest phase of…