To tackle the ongoing pressure from rising energy, food, and housing costs, the UK government has introduced a £250 Cost of Living Payment scheduled to be issued in May 2025. This financial support is part of the broader cost of living assistance package intended to help struggling individuals and households during a time of economic uncertainty. This one-off tax-free … Read more
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign was established to address the financial hardships faced by women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960. These women were adversely affected by changes to the State Pension age, which increased from 60 to 65, and later to 66, aligning with men’s retirement age. The … Read more
As of May 2025, renewed attention has been drawn to the ongoing WASPI compensation claim, as thousands of women await a long-overdue financial remedy. The campaign—led by Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI)—targets what they claim is a historic injustice: poor communication and inadequate notice regarding changes to the State Pension Age. While government action has been slow, recent updates, compensation … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined key reforms to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system, scheduled to begin in 2026. These changes are aimed at improving the assessment process and eligibility criteria. A “wider review” of the indicators used on the PIP 2 evidence form will be launched to better reflect the … Read more
