Tag: benefits news
DWP Secretary launches review to tackle ‘silent welfare disease’
Pat McFadden said rising youth unemployment and long-term illness had become a “silent welfare disease” …
UK car scheme may be limited to ‘serious disabilities’ under Tory plans
The Conservative Party has announced plans to restrict eligibility for the Motability Scheme, if they win the next general election …
DWP PIP cuts update as Liz Kendall says ‘we cannot’
The controversial reforms – aimed at slashing £5billion from the welfare budget – are expected to tighten eligibility rules for PIP …
Motability clamps down on abuse of disability vehicle scheme as 5,300 drivers removed
The scheme has come under fire in recent days based on bogus claims …
DWP announces major compensation payouts – thousands set to receive up to £5,000
With back payments covering several years, many claimants will be looking at substantial pay-outs running into the thousands …
DWP Christmas bonus available for people claiming these 23 benefits
The DWP Christmas Bonus is a £10 one-off, tax-free payment made before Christmas – but not all benefits claimants will get the extra money this December …
Household welfare squeeze as three benefits are frozen from the spring
The budget included an announcement that most benefits, including Universal Credit, will rise by just 1.7 percent in April …
UK households dealt huge blow as 3 key benefits will not be increased next year
The move comes despite the fact that most benefits will rise by 1.7% next year. …
Pensioners could get £434 a month by filling out form – check to see if you’re eligible
The new benefit with aim to support anyone over the age of 66 who fits into three categories. …
DWP reveals exactly how much more Universal Credit and PIP claimants will receive
Certain benefits should rise by 1.7 percent from April though Chancellor Rachel Reeves has yet to officially confirm any increases. …
