Universal Credit and 10 other benefits to be paid early from today
May is a month packed with bank holidays, with the next one scheduled for Monday, May 27. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
People on benefits going to Spain, Turkey or France this summer issued DWP warning
People on Universal Credit or PIP have been warned about going on holiday by the DWP Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Dr Michael Mosley shares ‘starvation mode’ weight loss myth – and benefits of fasting
Dr Michael Mosley has shared a video to his Facebook page to debunk a myth surrounding weight loss – and in doing so, explained a major benefit of fasting. Daily Express :: Health Feed
DWP warning as account monitoring finds 63,000 benefits claimants breaking rules
The trial, which was carried out in 2023, saw one of the banks identify 713,000 accounts held by individuals claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit or ESA. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Millions of people not on benefits will notice extra £57 in their bank accounts
The average household is saving £57 a month thanks to cuts to National Insurance and falling energy bills – but some people will be better off than others. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
‘I’m a benefits consultant – my clients pay me £650 for every disability form I fill out’
Charlotte Anderson accepted there was a risk that fraudsters could be watching her videos in the hope of abusing the benefits system. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
IMF says cutting benefits and tax would ‘encourage more men back into work’
The International Monetary Fund says there is an “urgent need for policies” to get people back working. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Benefits error by DWP leaves single mum with a bill for £24,000
Jane Wardle, who lives in Darlington with her 13-year-old daughter Ella, was told she would have to pay back the money in monthly instalments. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Do Oscar winners get paid? Hollywood stars get huge benefits but can’t sell statuette
Oscar victories don’t come with a cash bonus, yet they unlock major benefits for the winners beyond fame and career boosts. Daily Express :: Films Feed
DWP issues ‘pay early’ code for all benefits in February 2024
The DWP has issued a ‘pay early’ code for all benefits in February 2024 due to the leap year Daily Express :: Finance Feed