NEWS

Nov 19

Leading older person’s charity welcomes Minister’s decision on Winter Fuel Payments

Local leading older person’s charity Agewell Partnership has welcomed the decision by Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons to issue...

Sep 12

Check you’re not missing State Pension payments

During Pensions Awareness week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to...

Aug 30

Restrictions to Winter Fuel Payment will be introduced in Northern Ireland

In a written Ministerial Statement, the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today informed Assembly Members of changes to the Winter Fuel...

Jul 30

Decision to limit the Winter Fuel Payment is disappointing - NI Communities Minister

Northern Ireland Communities minister Gordon Lyons has described the Chancellor’s recent announcement on cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment...

Jun 16

Don’t lose out – extend Child Benefit for your 16–19 year-old now

More than a million parents will receive reminders to extend Child Benefit for their teenagers if they are continuing their education or...

Jun 7

Income threshold raised for accessing free school meals and uniform grants in NI

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced an interim change to the eligibility criteria for families applying for free school meals and...

Feb 12

Advice NI encourages Tax Credit claimants to seek independent advice before claiming Universal Credit

With the Department for Communities currently issuing thousands of Migration Notice letters each month to people on Tax Credits as part...

Jan 3

All grown up - Child Benefit goes digital

New parents can now claim Child Benefit online for the first time since it was launched 47 years ago, helping millions of families with...

Dec 4, 2023

Questions asked over impact on vulnerable people applying for Universal Credit

Questions have been asked on the impact of the process on those applying for government benefits, particularly on those who are...

Sep 30, 2023

Final phase of ‘Move to Universal Credit’ for NI benefit claimants to begin in October

The final phase of Universal Credit (UC) implementation across Northern Ireland will begin next month for those in receipt of tax credits...

May 9, 2023

Ten Days to claim Pension Credit and qualify for £301 Cost of Living Payment

All pensioners on a low income should check if they qualify for Pension Credit in order to also receive a Cost of Living Payment. There...