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11.6 million Winter Fuel Payments and Pensioner Cost of Living Payments have been made to pensioners across the UK so far this winter.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The average Pension Credit award is worth over £3,500 a year and those who claim by 18 December could also be entitled to an extra £324 cost of living payment.
The Minister for Disabled People, Tom Pursglove, has today appointed Craig Crowley MBE FRSA as co-chair of the new British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board, which will advise the government on key issues impacting the Deaf…
Government is stepping in to provide pensioners with £300 per household, which comes on top of regular Winter Fuel Payments.
Over nine million 50+ workers now on payrolls, an increase of more than 210,000 since last year.
Over seven million payments of £324 have already been made to low-income families through the government’s cost of living support.
Alister Jack says focus must remain on growing the economy in the face of global challenges for the good of people in Scotland and all over the UK
Automatic Enrolment has helped millions put more into their pension pots than ever before, according to new figures released to mark 10 years since the policy was introduced.
Almost one in four families across the UK will receive £324 from the government this month as the latest Cost of Living Payments are sent out from today (8 November 2022).
More people nearing the end of their lives will receive vital, fast-tracked financial support, thanks to legislation passed last week.
Today (17 October 2022) regulations to enable millions of UK savers to access their pensions information at the touch of a button have been laid before parliament.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
New online service will give employers the tools they need to empower and encourage disabled employees and those with health conditions.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions outlined plans to boost the labour market today in a bid to kickstart economic growth.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Chloe Smith addressed an audience at the Policy Exchange about the labour market.
National roll out for vital NHS service to help 100,000 people managing mental health issues find, stay in or return to work and grow the economy
Over 8 million households are set to receive an additional £324 as part of the government’s Cost of Living support package.
As of today (30 September) the Department for Work and Pensions has processed almost six million £150 Disability Cost of Living payments worth around £900 million.
Around 114,000 working people on Universal Credit will be supported to boost their wages, helping families improve their prospects and pay.
From today (20 September) around six million disabled people in the UK will start to receive their one-off £150 Disability Cost of Living payment
Guidance published this week for people visiting Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State at the Palace of Westminster sets out information on accessibility for disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people and people with long-ter…
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