Huge changes are being made to the disability benefits system from November 2026 under new reforms announced by the UK Government last month. You can request a form from the Department for Work and Pensions that could help you to … Read More
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DWP benefits cuts consultation branded ‘bogus’ as it misses key questions
The Department for Work and Pensions is pushing ahead with its huge changes to benefits despite a backlash from charities, MPs and members of the public News William Morgan Senior reporter 03:13, 19 Mar 2025 Labour has been criticised by … Read More
DWP freezes Universal Credit excess earnings level that can stop your benefits
The rules have been extended to ensure the ‘efficient administration’ of Universal Credit 11:53, 13 Mar 2025Updated 12:05, 13 Mar 2025 DWP excess earnings limits are being frozen at the same level for the next financial year(Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire … Read More
New £200 cost of living payments confirmed for April
Households struggling to get by may be able to access help from the Household Support Fund Households struggling to get by are being urged to check if they can get help through the Household Support Fund (Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live) … Read More
Chancellor Rachel Reeves looks to slash DWP benefits ahead of major Budget decision
The Chancellor is expected to slash billions of pounds from the welfare bill and other government budgets as she battles to balance the books amid a global economic downturn News William Morgan Senior reporter and Lizzy Buchan 01:57, 06 Mar … Read More
When State Pension and benefits claimants can expect their DWP payments to rise
The DWP has confirmed the new weekly payment rates for millions of people from April 7 – just days after the new tax year begins. Here’s a full list of all the payment rates DWP payments will increase next month … Read More
DWP £150 payment boost confirmed for 5.7 million people on Universal Credit
The amount was confirmed during the approval of benefit rises for the 2025-2026 financial year 12:49, 27 Feb 2025Updated 12:55, 27 Feb 2025 The DWP says Universal Credit claimants will see an average rise of £150 in the new financial … Read More
Bonus payments confirmed for certain Universal Credit claimants
Extra support will be available for households worried about paying their rent and council tax Struggling households will be getting extra support.(Image: Rob Browne) Certain households who claim Universal Credit or Housing Benefit could be in line for bonus payments … Read More
State pensioners dealt new £111 blow
A number of household costs will be surging from April Pensioners will be stung by rising costs. Low-income pensioners are being warned about rising costs over the coming weeks after the latest Energy Price Cap was confirmed. Energy bills will … Read More
New DWP earnings threshold warning as 100,000 carers left owing money
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to people on Carer’s Allowance – just weeks ahead of a rise on the earnings threshold for the benefit People claiming Carer’s Allowance who exceed the weekly earnings threshold are … Read More