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DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
We outline the dates your DWP benefits and state pension will be paid in August 2024, and whether you could get more support to help you through the cost of living crisis
How to get help with rent![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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How to get help with rent
How and where to get help with the cost of renting privately if you are struggling to pay your rent
Help with rental arrears![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Help with rental arrears
If you’ve fallen behind on your payments as a private tenant, it’s important to take steps to find help with rental arrears
How much can a landlord increase rent?
How much can a landlord increase rent?
What is a guarantor for rent?
What is a guarantor for rent?
Free and cheap things to do with the kids over the 2024 summer holidays![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Free and cheap things to do with the kids over the 2024 summer holidays
37 places where kids can eat free or for £1 during the summer holidays![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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37 places where kids can eat free or for £1 during the summer holidays
How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
July 2024 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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July 2024 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions
Energy bills fall but millions are still struggling. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Energy bills fall but millions are still struggling. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Housing advice for people with learning disabilities: ‘It’s so important people know their rights’![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Housing advice for people with learning disabilities: ‘It’s so important people know their rights’
DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
‘Don’t try to be Richard Branson’: TV pawnbroker Dan Hatfield shares top tips for making money![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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‘Don’t try to be Richard Branson’: TV pawnbroker Dan Hatfield shares top tips for making money
DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions in May 2024 – and how to know if you’re eligible![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions in May 2024 – and how to know if you’re eligible
Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here’s what you need to know![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here’s what you need to know
DWP benefits and state pension rising from April. Here’s when you will get the higher amount![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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DWP benefits and state pension rising from April. Here’s when you will get the higher amount
Parents can now get 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds. Here’s how![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Parents can now get 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds. Here’s how
Council tax is going up for millions in April. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Council tax is going up for millions in April. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
Debt advice: These charities and organisations can help you if you’re struggling with debt![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Debt advice: These charities and organisations can help you if you’re struggling with debt
I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I’m living debt free![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I’m living debt free
DWP benefit dates for March 2024 and other help as cost of living payments end![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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DWP benefit dates for March 2024 and other help as cost of living payments end
Where to get help as cost of living payments come to an end![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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