Widowed Parent News Today

The Dpeartment of Work and Pensions has warned bereaved families to claim government support payments before they expire next week.

One Martin Lewis Money Show viewer known as Sherry got in touch with the ITV show in its most recent episode to thank the Money Saving Expert (MSE) website founder for mentioning Bereavement Support Payments on the show

We round up all the key financial announcements and deadlines coming up in February, including the final cost of living payment, the latest interest rate decision and an update for energy bills

Kathy Ford was originally not eligible for Bereavement Support Payments when her partner of almost 20 years, Keith Hepplewhite, died suddenly of a heart attack in 2018

Martin Lewis shared the warning on the recent episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show this week as the deadline to claim cash is in two weeks time on February 8 2024

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis says co-habiting parents could claim backdated support up to £40,000 following a recent law change.

Bereavement Support Payments and Widowed Parent's Allowance used to only available to married couples and those in civil partnerships - but now unmarried couples can make a claim

Grieving families are at risk of missing out on thousands of pounds in bereavement benefit payments as the Government’s deadline for backdated payouts approaches on February 9.

When Laura Williams lost her husband, her daughter was five and she had twin boys aged two.

The MSE team sent the warning on X - formerly Twitter - this morning as the deadline for claiming backdated Bereavement Support is next month on February 8