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New Winter Fuel Payment update for millions of older people ahead of Autumn Statement
State Pension
The Treasury has put to bed rumours about the annual heating payment and the State Pension Triple Lock.
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People of State Pension age with a heart condition could be due up to £407 each month
Attendance Allowance
More than 103,000 people of State Pension age receive Attendance Allowance support for a heart condition.
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More than 12 ways older people can top-up their income or reduce outgoings before this year ends
State Pension
List of benefits, discounts and one-off payments only available for people over State Pension age.
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More than 500 WASPI women due letter on State Pension age change investigation before end of this week
State Pension
The Ombudsman will send draft findings on injustice and financial remedy as part of its investigation into State Pension age changes.
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People claiming Child Benefit must update claim next week or payments could stop before Christmas
Child benefits
Some parents and guardians need to update their online account before November 30 or future payments could stop.
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People in lower Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on energy bills next year through new scheme
Fuel bills
Households can check online if they qualify for support from the Great British Insulation Scheme online.
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Three groups of people over State Pension age may need to apply for Winter Fuel Payments this year
State Pension
Payments of up to £600 are set to start being made to millions of pensioners between November and January.
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State Pension and benefit payments annual uprating to be announced this week during Autumn Statement
State Pension
Speculation is growing about which measures Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will use for the annual uprating.
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Ofgem energy price cap due this week expected to see bills rise at start of new year
Fuel bills
Energy bills are predicted to increase from the current £1,834 to £1,931 from January.
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New update for people still waiting on £300 Autumn cost of living payment
Benefits
The payment windows for the second part of the £900 cost of living support closed on November 19, 2023.
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People over State Pension age with poor eyesight could be due up to £407 each month
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance could help people with eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration.
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Older people making a new claim for PIP or ADP could be given 10-year payment award
Personal Independence Payments
More than half a million people over 66 are receiving PIP or ADP along with State Pension payments.
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Five most-claimed PIP health conditions providing people with up to £172 each week
Personal Independence Payments
More than 540 health conditions are being supported through PIP or Adult Disability Payment.
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State Pension payments after a spouse or partner dies - inheritance rules and who can claim
State Pension
A State Pension claim from the DWP does not end automatically when a loved one dies.
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Response to calls for State Pension Triple Lock to be ‘honoured in full' unlikely before next week
State Pension
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver the Autumn Statement on November 22, 2023.
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Full list of one-off payments and heating bill help for older people due before Christmas
Personal finance
Payments of more than £1,000 are only for people over State Pension age.
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Some older people may not automatically receive Winter Fuel Payments of up to £600 due to bank account type
State Pension
Millions of pensioner households are due to receive between £250 and £600 this winter.
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Martin Lewis shares tariff fix magic number as energy bills due to rise at start of new year
Martin Lewis
Ofgem will announce the new energy price cap next week that will start on January 1, 2024.
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People on legacy benefits with a disability or health condition may be due one-off back payment
Benefits
Some claimants may have been on the wrong benefit since early 2011.
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New PIP light-touch review form for people with 10-year award due letter from DWP
Personal Independence Payments
Full breakdown of all 16 questions on the six-page PIP review document for existing claimants.
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Older people on a low income could be due £599 cost of living payments before next Spring
State Pension
Successful new claims for Pension Credit will also qualify for £300 and £299 cost of living payments.
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New benefit for people in Scotland providing unpaid care set to launch in three council areas this week
Benefits
The Carer Support Payment will replace all new claims for Carer's Allowance made in Scotland by Spring 2024.
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Inflation-beating savings accounts on offer for first time in more than two years
Personal finance
Consumer Price Index inflation dropped to 4.6 per cent during October.
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People on State Pension, PIP or other benefits could see claim reviewed for fraud or errors during next year
Benefits
DWP will also measure Universal Credit, Pension Credit and DLA over the 2024 financial year.
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State PensionMore than 500 WASPI women due letter on State Pension age change investigation before end of this weekThe Ombudsman will send draft findings on injustice and financial remedy as part of its investigation into State Pension age changes.
Three groups of people over State Pension age may need to apply for Winter Fuel Payments this year
State Pension
Payments of up to £600 are set to start being made to millions of pensioners between November and January.
'I tested supermarket-own baked bean brands against Heinz - one was tremendous'
Supermarkets
Costing just 37p per tin, one particular supermarket variety of beans came very close to Heinz in terms of flavour and texture.
Granny's perfect Irish soda bread recipe that is ready to eat in minutes
Food
This recipe for Irish soda bread has been passed down through many generations of the family, and reporter Martha Brennan has shared the secret for all to learn.
John Lewis slash loungewear set that's 'so comfy' to just £18 in Black Friday sale
Shopping
The lounge set currently boasts an impressive 4.6 out of five star rating online.
Attendance AllowancePeople of State Pension age with a heart condition could be due up to £407 each monthMore than 103,000 people of State Pension age receive Attendance Allowance support for a heart condition.
Full list of shops closed on Boxing Day 2023 including Aldi and Home Bargains
Supermarkets
With more and more shops choosing to shut their doors on Boxing Day, here's a roundup of all the retailers so far that will be doing this in 2023.
New 10 minute procedure can help restore sense of smell for long Covid patients
Coronavirus
The loss of smell, also known as parosmia, is a common symptom for people with Covid.
Cadbury fans 'gutted' after finding out 'best chocolate bar' has been discontinued
Food
Fans of the sweet treat have taken to social media to share their disappointment at the 'sad' news.
Woman shares cheap flower hack that makes fresh bouquets last 'for a month'
Social media
The affordable tip is said to make flowers last 'for a long time' - perfect for decorating your home.
GlasgowFeared gangland figure Paul Lyons attacked in jail by killer who stabbed victim 142 times Peter Allan has pleaded guilty to attacking Paul Lyons in HMP Perth.
Scots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth
Borders
As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.
ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new series set to air
I'm A Celebrity
As the 23rd series returns to our screens tonight, we pay tribute to the former stars of the jungle.
'I went to Edinburgh Christmas Market - and was astonished at prices of the rides'
Edinburgh
With the Edinburgh Christmas Market kicking off on Friday, Tourism Writer Alexander Smail headed over to see what it was like on opening weekend — and his thoughts were mixed.
ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond hits back at Cliff Richard 'fat-shaming' Elvis
Alison Hammond
Sir Cliff Richard appeared on the daytime talk show earlier today alongside hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.
Galloway NewsKirkcudbright Academy takes S1 pupils on activity days thanks to Rotary ClubThe S1 students were taken to Abernethy Barcaple to help build new friendships, develop self-confidence and to experience and learn about leadership skills
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere hires officers for climate hub
Galloway News
Sarah Thomas and Steven Clark are part of the team involved with the region's first climate hub
Wigtownshire maternity consultation branded "more dithering and delay"
Galloway News
Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board is asking for views on two proposals for maternity services in Wigtownshire
Dumfries and Galloway Council making steady progress towards net zero
Dumfries News
Emissions are down for the fifth consecutive year – and the council’s carbon footprint is now less than half of what it was just four years ago
Queen of the South boss accuses players of being unprofessional after Kelty Hearts defeat
Dumfries
Marvin Bartley let rip after the loss left Queens four points from the bottom of the table