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Only a few days left to claim Pension Credit and qualify for cost-of-living payment
The government is calling on pensioners to check if they are entitled to Pension Credit as soon as possible, and by 19 May, to ensure they stand the best chance of qualifying for the latest £301 cost-of-living payment Pension Credit is designed to help people with daily living costs who are over State Pension age…
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Families to receive £301 Cost of Living Payment from this week
It has been announced that over eight million households in the UK will receive a £301 cost-of-living payment from this week. This is the first of up to three payments for those eligible on means-tested benefits, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit and tax credits, totalling £900 through 2023/24. These payments will be accompanied by a…
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Government encourages prepayment meter customers to redeem vouchers
Households on traditional prepayment meters to redeem their energy bill support vouchers are being encouraged to redeem their vouchers as there is £160 million remaining to be claimed. The vouchers allow eligible customers to access discounts of up to £400 on their energy costs, which direct debit customers will have automatically received this winter. The…
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Help with your TV Licence
The Simple Payment Plan was created for those in financial difficulty. Qualifying customers can choose from either a fortnightly or monthly payment plan that spreads the cost of a TV Licence over 12 months, this means you make smaller payments more frequently, helping you to better manage your finances. TV Licensing accepts referrals to the…
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Disability & Pensioner Cost of Living Payments 2023/2024
Disability Cost of Living Payment You may be entitled to a Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 if you get any of the following benefits on a certain date: This guidance will be updated with the qualifying date for the payment when it has been announced. If you were getting a qualifying benefit from…
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Low income benefits and tax credits Cost of Living Payment 2023-2024
You may be entitled to up to 3 Cost of Living Payments of £301, £300 and £299 if you get any of the following benefits or tax credits on certain dates: The payment will be made separately from your benefit payments. You will not get a payment if you are only getting New Style ESA,…