UK households could be eligible for a 100 per cent council tax discount, effectively reducing their bills to £0, if they have certain health conditions. A severe mental impairment is one such ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a response, as it urges people to check for unclaimed benefits and warns of ...

Convicted killers who are detained in hospitals under court order face being banned from claiming benefits after uproar over ...

Meanwhile, approximately 8.8 million pensioners are getting up to £705.80 each pay period through the Basic State Pension.

People aged 18 and over with severe mental impairments certified by a doctor who receive qualifying DWP benefits could get ...

The (DWP) is preparing to perform bank account checks of those who claim Pension Credit under new government powers.

The 'Introduce a benefits payment card that can be used for essentials only' petition has been posted on the Petitions ...

His remarks were published in a written reply to Labour MP Amanda Martin last year, who asked whether claimants with disabilities receiving the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and legacy ...

The Government has confirmed a new £1bn Crisis and Resilience Fund to replace the soon-to-end Household Support Fund, giving ...

The Crisis and Resilience Fund has been made available to councils in England to support low-income households ...

Whether you are approaching State Pension age or have already retired, there are numerous benefits, discounts and reductions ...

Alongside provision to bolster local support services, two new payments will be introduced under the fund: the crisis payment ...