If you’re aged 75 or over and receive Pension Credit, you can claim a free TV licence starting in October 2025. The UK government is offering this relief to support pensioners in managing living costs, which have been rising in recent years. With a standard TV licence costing £174.50 per year, this benefit can make … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed a striking case of benefit fraud involving Sumira Amin, a 36-year-old mother who claimed over £56,000 in Universal Credit while secretly owning her own home. Between July 2019 and October 2022, Amin falsely stated she lived in privately rented accommodation and had no property, savings, or … Read more
After years of campaigning, women born in the 1950s affected by State Pension Age changes may finally see justice — but not yet in the form many hope. The Ombudsman in 2024 recommended payments between £1,000 and £2,950 for eligible women due to communication failures by the DWP. However, the government rejected a blanket compensation … Read more
The government is preparing one of its most far-reaching anti-fraud drives in years: bank account screening for benefit-linked accounts. Ministers say the measure will protect public money and cut fraud and error; critics warn of “suspicionless surveillance” that could sweep up innocent claimants. With Lords scrutiny slated for 15 and 21 October 2025, the plan … Read more