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People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award
Personal Independence Payments
An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.
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Simple ways pensioners can top-up their income or reduce outgoings this year
State Pension
More than a dozen things to check which could boost income or cut your outgoings in 2025.
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Millions of people urged to check for unclaimed benefits or Council Tax savings
Benefits
Nearly £23 billion in Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit and Council Tax is going unclaimed each year.
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Pensioners on this benefit must tell DWP before going on holiday or payments could stop
Benefits
Over 1.4 million older people currently receive an income top-up through Pension Credit.
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New calls for household bills and expenses to be paid through wages before any tax deductions
Personal finance
Paying for things through your company payroll using your pre-tax salary is known as ‘salary sacrifice’.
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Pensioner homeowners urged to check for £1,800 unclaimed income
Benefits
Eight out of 10 people over State Pension age are failing to claim benefits they are entitled to.
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People in certain Council Tax bands could save up to £400 this year on energy bills
Fuel bills
People can check online to see if they qualify for support through the Great British Insulation Scheme.
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Full list of benefits older people can no longer claim from State Pension age
State Pension
Some people approaching retirement may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching State Pension age.
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People urged to check for £850 Council Tax saving ahead of new bills starting in April
Council Tax
More than 460,000 households were eligible for a Council Tax Reduction in October 2024.
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People struggling with finances in New Year may be eligible for cash help from local council
Personal finance
People working full-time may also be able to pause Council Tax payments to ease some of the festive financial pressure.
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12 ways older people can top-up their income or reduce outgoings in the new year
Benefits
Check entitlement for extra financial help over the New Year bank holidays.
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New Council Tax help for people struggling to keep up with payments
Council Tax
A pilot scheme has been extended to include a further six council areas in Scotland.
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Full list of benefits and payments only people over State Pension age can claim
State Pension
There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.
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John Swinney claims Scots households should not face huge council tax rises in 2025
Council Tax
The SNP Government has repeatedly frozen council tax rates since 2007 but local authorities are now struggling to deliver services.
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Check for Council Tax discount before annual bill increases next April
Council Tax
The Scottish Government has announced the freeze on Council Tax bills will end in the current financial year.
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Scots could face council tax hike as SNP Government freeze ends
Council Tax
SNP Finance Secretary Shona Robison urged local authorities not to raise their rates during the Scottish Budget on Wednesday afternoon.
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People urged to check for Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance and Council Tax discounts
Benefits
People are missing out on £23 billion in financial help though benefits and Council Tax Support.
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Simple ways pensioners can boost income or cut outgoings before end of this year
State Pension
Over 12 benefits and discounts only available for people over State Pension age.
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People with Bank of Scotland, Lloyds and Halifax can check for unclaimed benefits through new app feature
Benefits
The app automatically checks eligibility for Universal Credit, Council Tax discounts, energy grants, Winter Fuel Payments and Pension Credit.
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People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award
Personal Independence Payments
An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.
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Full list of benefits and payments only people over State Pension age can claim in retirement
Benefits
There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.
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Martin Lewis urges millions of people to check for £1,500 annual Council Tax reduction
Martin Lewis
There are also several groups of people who may be eligible for a Council Tax discount and possible backdated payment.
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Check for annual Council Tax discount of up to £800 and backdated payment from local council 
Council Tax
If you do not qualify for a Council Tax bill reduction, you might be able to change how often you pay.
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People on a low income may be be due financial help from their local council this winter
Personal finance
People working full-time may also be able to pause Council Tax payments to ease some of the festive financial pressure.
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