DWP Update 2026 - 1.3 Million Pensioners Missing £46 a Week — Check If Your

Описание: A new report from Independent Age reveals 1.3 million pensioners
across the UK are missing out on Council Tax Reduction worth up
to £46 a week. In this video we explain what Council Tax Reduction
is, why take-up varies so much by region, and exactly how to check
if you qualify.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – 1.3 million pensioners missing this payment
00:25 – What is Council Tax Reduction?
02:00 – The scale of the problem
03:30 – Why take-up varies by region
05:00 – A real example: Roy's story
06:00 – How to check and claim

SOURCE: Independent Age "Missing out on millions" report 2026

USEFUL LINKS:
Check Council Tax Reduction: https://www.gov.uk/apply-council-tax-reduc...
Pension Credit calculator: https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit
Independent Age: https://www.independentage.org | 0800 319 6789

DISCLAIMER: This video is for informational purposes only. For
advice specific to your situation, contact your local council
or Independent Age directly. This video uses an AI-generated
presenter. All information is sourced from the Independent Age
report and official gov.uk guidance.

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