Disability charity Sense has also urged ministers to rule out further benefit cuts following the Autumn Budget.

The change means qualifying pension death benefits will no longer face income tax simply because payments are delayed beyond two years.

A new equity loan scheme, changes to Lifetime ISA withdrawal charges and a replacement savings account are among the measures announced.

From help with food and school costs to monthly payments worth hundreds of pounds, families across Scotland could be missing out on valuable financial support.

Chancellor John Healey said the UK Government will respond to two major welfare reviews before the end of this year.

Families will receive higher weekly payments for their eldest child and any additional children following a 3.5 per cent increase.

The WASPI campaigners said Prime Minister Andy Burnham must honour his commitment to meet them over financial redress for women affected by State Pension age changes.

The full New State Pension will rise to £250.70 a week following a 3.9 per cent increase confirmed in the Budget.

Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment provides financial support for people who have health-related eye conditions.

Chancellor John Healey has reversed plans to reduce the annual tax-free cash savings limit to £12,000.

Chancellor John Healey has confirmed new tax protection for lower-income pensioners.

Workers earning the National Living Wage could see an increase in their retirement savings from next April.

Independent Age has highlighted how a disability benefit award could also increase entitlement to Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction.

Disabled motorists travelling to Italy can now use their UK Blue Badge to access reserved parking spaces and concessions.

A property expert has shared five warning signs of hidden roof damage following strong winds and heavy rain across the UK.

Selected Pension Credit claimants are being contacted by the DWP as part of checks to make sure they are receiving the correct amount of financial support.

Applications are now open for financial help, free energy-saving products and debt support for eligible customers.

The DWP has confirmed that recordings can be reviewed when claimants raise concerns about the accuracy of their health assessment reports.

The consumer champion said some fixed savings accounts are now paying more than five per cent.

The Treasury has confirmed plans to remove fixed daily charges from household gas bills as part of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget.