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DWP cost of living payment dates 2023 schedule – what you’ll get and when

21Jan

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Money Business, Saving

DWP cost of living payment dates 2023 schedule – what you’ll get and when

123RF Extra cash is coming from the Department for Work and Pensions as well as energy firms With 2023 now underway, many households will be monitoring their finances and wondering what extra help might be on the way. New research has found 7.2 million households are going without essentials, 4.7 million are in arrears and over 3 million haven’t been able to keep their home warm for months because of rising energy bills. In 2022, a package of cost-of-living measures included a £150 council tax rebate intended to be used for energy bills, plus the start of a £400 energy rebate delivered over six months, and a new Energy Price Guarantee putting a limit on gas and electricity tariffs and meaning an average family should pay no more than £2,500 a year. In addition, the DWP paid an...

DVLA issues urgent V5C warning that could cost drivers thousands

21Jan

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Motoring, Sport

DVLA issues urgent V5C warning that could cost drivers thousands

Alamy Experts have urged people to be aware when selling their cars, as it can result in identity theft Selling cars Motoring experts at DVLA have warned people of possible identity theft that could happen when selling their cars. In the aftermath of the pandemic, many drivers are choosing to sell their second-hand cars privately thanks to the soaring costs of new vehicles. V5C logbook In order to make the sale, drivers will need to provide their V5C logbook. However, posting this online can pose a massive risk of fraud and identity theft, as it contains personal information that scammers can use to commit crimes. Newspapers report that identity theft can occur when scammers obtain your details and use them to do things like access bank accounts and take out phone con...

21Jan

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News, UK News

Benefits calculators

Alamy Independent and free You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to. This will give you an estimate of: The benefits you could get How much your benefit payments could be How your benefits will be affected if you start work or increase your hours How your benefits will be affected if your circumstances change – for example, if you have a child or move in with your partner Calculators For information on income-related benefits, contribution-based benefits, Universal Credit, tax credits, Council Tax Reduction and Carer’s Allowance use: Policy in Practice better off calculator Entitled to benefits calculator Turn2us benefits calculator You can also check with a local benefits adviser to f...

21Jan

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News, UK News

The basic State Pension

IstockPhoto Eligibility You’re eligible for the basic State Pension if you were born before: 6th April 1951 if you’re a man 6th April 1953 if you’re a woman If you were born on or after these dates, you must claim the new State Pension. The earliest you can get the basic State Pension is when you reach State Pension age. Your National Insurance record You usually need a total of 30 qualifying years of National Insurance contributions or credits to get the full basic State Pension. This means that for 30 years, one or more of the following applied to you: You were working and paying National Insurance You were getting National Insurance Credits, for example you were unemployed, sick, or a parent or carer You were paying voluntary National Insurance co...

6Jan

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DWP could monitor your bank account or social media activity over Christmas and New Year

3Jan

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DWP could monitor your bank account or social media activity over Christmas and New Year

There are several ways DWP investigators can gather evidence on people claiming benefits 20 million people More than 20 million people across the UK are claiming State Pension or benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help with the additional costs of day-to-day living. However, earlier this year, the DWP shared details of a new £613 million plan to stop an estimated £4 billion being lost in fraud and error over the next five years. Benefit fraud Between 2021 and 2022, there have been 600 convictions for benefit fraud across the UK and the ‘Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System’ plan outlines how the DWP is creating a new 2,000-strong team dedicated to reviewing more than two million existing Universal Credit claims. This new team will review the entitle...

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

3Jan

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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

123RF Drink driving The legal alcohol limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for driving is 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood or 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. In Scotland the limit is 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood or 22 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. No way to know There is no way to know how much you can drink and stay under the limit, since it can depend on your weight, age, metabolism, the amount of food you’ve eaten and other factors. It’s impossible to get alcohol out of your system quickly, it always takes time. A shower, a cup of coffee or other ways of ‘sobering up’ may make you feel better but won’t remove the alcohol from your system. The next day If you’ve been ...

Expert warns of windscreen wash fluid mistake many drivers do in winter

19Dec

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Motoring, Sport, Top Stories

Expert warns of windscreen wash fluid mistake many drivers do in winter

freepiks One common oversight by drivers in winter is to do with how their screen wash is diluted, according to an auto expert Prepare your car properly Motorists can expect to face poor driving conditions throughout winter, but there are many things that drivers can do to help keep themselves and others on the road safe whatever the weather. Research shows drivers are 20% more likely to be involved in a crash during wintry conditions, so it’s important to adjust your driving style and prepare your car properly. But there are some key mistakes drivers make when preparing their cars for snow and ice, according to an auto expert. One common oversight before hitting the road is to do with how diluted your screen wash is. While drivers should know how important washer fluid is,...

19Dec

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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Top Stories

Childline

123RF Contact As a child or young person if you are worried about something or if you are afraid or if you need someone to talk to, contact: 0800 1111 for Childline and 0808 800 5000 for the NSPCC Helpline Help Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they're going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it's something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you. Childline is free, confidential, and available any time, day or night. Confidential ChildLine is a free 24-hour confidential counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the UK provided by the NSPCC. ChildLine deals with any issue which causes distress or concern, common issues dealt with include child abuse, bullying, pa...

Warm Home Discount scheme offering £150 off your energy bill reopens today – how it works

14Dec

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Warm Home Discount scheme offering £150 off your energy bill reopens today – how it works

freepiks The Warm Home Discount scheme has reopened today and if you’re eligible, you will get £150 off your electricity bill this winter – see exactly who qualifies here Warm Home Discount scheme The Warm Home Discount scheme has reopened today, offering some households £150 off their electricity bill this winter. Around 2.8 million people – including certain pensioners and those on a low income receiving certain benefits – will qualify for the discount. The money – which has been increased this year from £140 – should be applied between now and March 31st, 2023. It is paid directly into your energy account, by your supplier, instead of cash directly into your bank account. Prepay meter If you’re on a prepay meter, you’ll usually be sent a top-up voucher. But n...

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