DWP update reflects major change to Universal Credit and benefit payments for thousands of claimants
A two-year ban on people who claim Severe Disability Premiums moving to Universal Credit was lifted in January.
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Hillingdon Council approved its annual budget last week. As part of the budget, it was announced that council tax in the borough is set to rise by 5.8%, but there would be no cuts to frontline services. This means that a Band D property will be paying an additional £1.70 a week, bringing the total council tax to £1,603.38. In addition, for the first time in 14 years, council tax will not be frozen for people over 65 because the older persons discount scheme will not be applied in the coming year. However, the council say they will protect the existing discounts for those who already receive this discount, and that a safety net is also in place for the most financially vulnerable through the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
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CONCERNS have been raised that people will not be able to afford to pay their future council tax bills, even though the increase was lowered from 3.9 per cent to 2.9 per cent. At a Powys County Council meeting on Thursday, February 25, the Independent/Conservative budget was narrowly voted through. During the debate, several councillors felt that the increase could tip many in Powys over the financial cliff edge. In his speech, Plaid Cymru, group leader Cllr Elwyn Vaughan, (Glantwymyn) included data from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation report “Poverty in Wales,” which outlined how tough times are for people. Cllr Vaughan, said: Powys has already seen a increase in eligible claims for Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
Universal Credit claimants advised to apply for Council Tax Reduction as soon as possible | Personal Finance | Finance express.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from express.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.