Millions of benefit recipients and Universal Credit claimants could see their modest £10 Christmas bonus upgraded to £118, if inflation-linked reform wins approval. The annual tax‑free bonus, in place since 1972, has lost its festive cheer as soaring living costs render it tokenistic. Background: A Bonus Frozen in Time Why the Push for £118 Makes…
A new £9.5 million Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund is set to distribute free laptops and mobile phones to state pensioners, specifically targeting those born before 1959. The scheme is part of the Labour government’s Plan for Change, aiming to bridge the digital divide and ensure older individuals can benefit from online connectivity in today’s world….
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is administering the War Pension Scheme, which offers payments up to £12,471 per year for veterans who meet specific criteria. Both physical and mental health conditions sustained or worsened during military service before 6 April 2005 may qualify, making this tax‑free support a vital lifeline for many former…