UK government ensures benefits and pension payments in December amid cost of living crisis.

UK households facing a cost of living crisis can expect benefits and pensions to continue in December, with payments on Christmas Day made earlier. The Household Support Fund, aiding vulnerable families, will extend to March 2025. A campaign encourages pensioners to claim pension credit without shame; successful claims by Dec. 21 can include Winter Fuel Payments and backdated credit. The DWP has seen a 152% increase in applications.

November 23, 2024
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