Major DWP benefit and state pension changes coming in 2025 - full round up

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : A raft of benefit changes are on the horizon for next year with National Insurance and pensions on the list.
59% : In addition, Scottish benefit claimants will transition onto new ones, which will be overseen by Social Security Scotland as part of its devolved benefits plan.
58% : In Scotland, Social Security Scotland has begun the process of transferring individuals from Carer's Allowance to a new devolved benefit, Carer's Support Payment.
57% : Thousands in the UK on Tax Credits have been issued a Migration Notice, prompting them to claim Universal Credit.
56% : At present, eligible working parents of children aged from nine months to two years old can access 15 hours of free childcare a week, while those with three and four year olds can access 30 hours of government-funded childcare.
55% : State pensions will increase by wage growth, which currently stands at 4%.
54% : The Pension Age Disability Payment, the 15th benefit administered by Social Security Scotland, is designed for individuals of State Pension age and above who are disabled or have a long-term health condition that necessitates assistance with self-care or supervision for safety; or are terminally ill, reports the Mirror.
52% : Social Security Scotland is notifying people in advance about their award transfer and will send a confirmation letter once it's done.
50% : However, Tax Credit benefits will cease entirely on April 5. Tax Credits are set to close for good from April 2025, with the termination of all remaining accounts.
49% : Those still receiving Tax Credits this month will forfeit their payments entirely - even if they've renewed for another year.
48% : You can work alongside it, but you cannot earn over £151 a week after tax, National Insurance, pension contributions, and allowable expenses.

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