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May 2025 Surprise- Is The £650 Cost of Living Payment Returning To Help Struggling Families?

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May 2025 Surprise- Is The £650 Cost of Living Payment Returning To Help Struggling Families?

As of May 2025, financial pressures remain a major concern for UK households, especially amid persistent inflation rates, which recently stood at 4.7%. These cost pressures have revived discussions around a renewed £650 Cost of Living Payment, an emergency financial relief scheme last implemented during the 2022–2023 period. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Treasury are in advanced discussions regarding the … Read more

DWP To Begin Checking Bank Accounts of State Pensioners To Tackle Overpayments

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DWP To Begin Checking Bank Accounts of State Pensioners To Tackle Overpayments

In 2025, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will begin checking the bank accounts of low-income state pensioners as part of a new initiative aimed at tackling overpayments. The DWP will focus on the benefits that have the highest rates of incorrect payments, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). This measure is being introduced to ensure … Read more