Cost of living

With the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announcing his Spring Budget last week, YouGov can reveal how Britain's five distinct cost of living segments feel about the ...

Equally, there were notable differences on the government’s plan to abolish the ‘Lifetime Allowance’ (the total amount people can save tax-free in their pension funds). However, issues such as creating the 12 new investment zones across the UK attracted some rather more mixed responses. That same pattern generally repeats when we look at how “fair” the groups think the Spring Budget was.

Across Northern Ireland, as the cost-of-living crisis continues to take its toll, more people than ever before are feeling vulnerable.

Lifeline counsellors are trained to support people who might have difficulty hearing, and people who don’t use English as their first language. It’s the first step in gaining a sense of control, which is crucial in addressing the feelings and difficulties you’re experiencing. Claire O’Prey, Team Leader at Lifeline and Vice Chair at Helplines NI gives her advice on dealing with stress: “The pressures of life affect everyone at some stage but recognising when you’re under pressure is the first step towards doing something about it. Alternatively try and let the person know you’re there for support if needed or chat to them about other options available such as helplines like Samaritans.” Sinead Campbell, Head of Money, Debt & Quality said: “With prices at record highs it’s imperative that everyone is receiving the benefits to which they are entitled. Established in 2013, Helplines NI details how telephone support services have long been recognised as a crucial part of Northern Ireland’s support landscape.

More than 6.5 million people will benefit from an extra £150 this summer. It comes after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced his plans to encourage people with ...

The qualifying date for eligibility is yet to be announced. Payments will be made automatically so there is no need to apply. More than 6.5 million people will benefit from an extra £150 this summer.

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA); Pension Credit. However, if your Universal Credit has been cut to zero during the qualifying period, then ...

Those receiving disability benefits will be eligible for a cash boost in the summer. It is understood that letters will be sent out in October or November to inform people of how much they will receive if eligible. The payment is split into three instalments of £301, £300, and £299. [This comes after news that the Department for Work and Pensions [DWP]](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dwp-offers-new-universal-credit-26519382) revealed thousands of Brits can benefit from new support to help claim Universal Credit. [Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed](https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/martin-lewis-thanks-jeremy-hunt-26477417) that a £94bn support package has been put in place to protect struggling families throughout the cost of living crisis in his budget announcement last week. Millions of people will be eligible for some extra financial help from next month.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), over 6.5 million people will benefit from an extra £150. It comes after the chancellor announced his ...

[DWP urges people not to miss out on extra £201 a week](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-urges-people-not-miss-26503288.amp) ['I tried the 50/30/20 budget to see if it's realistic during the cost of living crisis'](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/i-tried-503020-budget-see-26477687.amp) ['We started our business with £150. In some cases, you may receive the payment at a later date. The qualifying date for eligibility is yet to be announced. According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), over 6.5 million people will benefit from an extra £150. - Disability Living Allowance for children - Disability Living Allowance for adults

Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is a benefit paid for a fixed amount of time after having an application approved. The Department for Work and Pensions ...

The higher rate of the mobility part is paid at £71 per week and £26.90 at the lower. However, payments are not backdated, so you won't get any money for months before you started your application. This is when the DWP uprating of benefits comes into force, increasing from the previous maximum you could get of £156.90 per week. You can either get approved for one or both. [can be started here](https://www.gov.uk/pip/how-to-claim), you have to complete a questionnaire which will assess the level of financial support you require due to you level of mobility and ability to perform daily 'chores'. [Citizens Advice](https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/how-to-claim/#:~:text=It%20can%20take%20up%20to,you%20get%20your%20first%20payment.) says, if the DWP decide you can get PIP, they'll pay you the money you should have got from the date you started your claim. [How to get mid-life pension MOT as Government expands scheme to help workers plan for retirement](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/how-mid-life-pension-mot-8268519) [Food bank queue of hundreds was a 'real shock' says woman who felt compelled to help](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/real-life/food-bank-queue-hundreds-real-8261505) [DWP 2023 changes to Universal Credit and disability benefits to affect millions](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-2023-changes-universal-credit-8258366) [Common traffic light mistake could cause £600 damage to your car](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/common-traffic-light-mistake-could-8267777) [DWP state pension mistake means people could be owed £6,929](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-state-pension-mistake-means-8261506) There are two parts to PIP and if you qualify for both the daily living and mobility parts, you could be paid up to £172.75 per week from April 2023. [pension age](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/pensions) or have a severe, lifelong condition, you may qualify for 'light touch' reviews, meaning you may only be subject to review every 10 years. If you qualify for PIP, you usually get an award for a fixed amount of time, then can be for: [Department for Work and Pensions](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/dwp) (DWP) approves around 30,000 PIP claims each month and it is paid to people a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability and have difficulty doing certain routine tasks. The benefit has two parts, the daily living part, if you need help with everyday tasks, and a mobility part, if you need support with getting around.

Pensioners may be entitled to various benefit payments through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), some of which are being awarded a rate boost in a ...

She explained: “There are so many good reasons to put in a claim for Pension Credit. Among the benefits which will be awarded this rate boost in only a few weeks' time is [Pension Credit.](/latest/pension-credit) Many older people are reliant on the state pension as their main source of income and just don’t have the flex in their finances to cope with the escalating cost of living. Despite the availability of this pension boost, the DWP has reported a low turnout for claims for this benefit payment. With this rate boost, the benefit payment for pensioners on low income will rise to £201.05 a week for single claimants. Pensioners may be entitled to various benefit payments through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), some of which are being awarded a rate boost in a couple of weeks.

Dublin based charity One Family is celebrating Single Parents Day today - but says that lone parents are facing huge pressures as living costs spike, ...

Niamh added: "Families can’t scrimp on housing costs and they can’t save on things like rent. She explained that one parent families are also cutting back on extra curricular activities for their kids, which affects their social wellbeing. The group also helps single parents determine what supports are available to them, which Niamh said isn't always made clear from government. Niamh added: "Simple things like allowing parents on the working families payment access to the fuel allowance would have been a big help. She told Dublin Live: "We’re certainly seeing parents struggle and we’re getting feedback that people are exclusively shopping in the just about to go off aisle. One Family offers practical advice and support to lone parents.

It's been six months since Oldham Council launched our We Can Help resident support campaign. The aim of the campaign has been simple - to get Oldham residents ...

Voluntary and community sector partners from across Sandwell have joined the Leader of the Council in writing to the Prime Minister.

“Unite's own research shows that it's profits propelling inflation, while workers' wages struggle to keep up. In 2021, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda made combined ...

The general secretary is Sharon Graham. Unite’s ongoing fight to win better jobs, pay and conditions continues.” It’s no wonder workers are struggling with rising food prices.”

The quality of products and services continues to be significant for UK shoppers despite the rising cost of living, Ideagen study showed.

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Commenting on today's (Wednesday) inflation figures, which show CPI rising to 10.4% and RPI rising to 13.8%, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: “Families ...

That’s how we build an economy that rewards work not wealth.” But they got next to no help from last week’s budget. “Families are still under massive pressure from the rising cost of living, with food prices rising especially fast.