Benefits

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Don’t miss out – one week to extend child benefit for over 16s

You have one week from GCSE results day to extend your claim for child benefit for teenagers continuing in education or training.

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Will your benefit payments be affected by the bank holiday?

How your benefit payments might be affected by the bank holiday weekend and what you need to do.

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Cash grants available to drivers affected by expansion of London green zone

A scrappage scheme has been set up to pay London residents to replace high-polluting vehicles.

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Low-income families missing out on social tariff savings

A recent study has found low-income families are missing out on help from on social tariffs as they're unaware they exist. Find out all about social tariffs here and how they could help you

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Millions on benefits to get a £10 cash boost this Christmas

Millions of people on benefits set to get a one-off £10 cash bonus this Christmas. Find out if you qualify and when you'll receive the boost

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DWP urges pensioners to check they’re not missing out on £3,500 worth of support

The DWP launches a campaign to target thousands of pensioners who could be missing out on extra financial support

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Single parents urged to write to their MPs about how changes to universal credit in autumn will affect their family

Increasing parents working threshold to universal credit to 30 hours will penalise single parents, according to charity, Single Parent Rights

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Pessimism and misunderstanding could leave people facing poverty in retirement

Limited understanding about pensions has left people pessimistic about retirement. Find out what what you're entitled to here

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New system could speed up essential benefits payments

A new government trial could result in thousands of sick and disabled people getting essential benefits payments more quickly.

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Bereaved cohabiting parents could be missing out on financial help

Cohabiting parents have just six months left to claim backdated financial support if their partner has passed away. Find out here if you qualify for the help