Tag: benefits
New State Pension payments to be confirmed under Chancellor John Healey
The new Chancellor has told the Cabinet to be prepared to make cuts. …
Universal Credit proposals over change to DWP holiday limit rules
The current DWP rules that apply depend on your situation …
State pension overhaul could hand Universal Credit boost to millions
A recent report has called on the Government to act before the end of 2026. …
DWP rule warning for Brits heading on holiday this summer
It’s about a benefit that provides help with extra living costs for people who have long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities. …
DWP change to PIP and Universal Credit applications now in force – started on June 29
The tweak relates to health assessments carried out by officials and has been enacted after Brits said they “lack trust” in the system. …
State pensioners handed automatic £300 payments under Andy Burnham
Pensioners will see payments land in bank accounts automatically. …
DWP staff steal £600,000 in benefits meant for pensioners, disabled and unemployed
The DWP carried out 40 internal investigations into fraud in 2025/26. …
DWP Universal Credit update as ‘£425 payment’ discussed
The Department for Work and Pensions has been urged to scrap a Universal Credit rule …
State pension triple lock alert as key issue ‘needs to be addressed’
Key changes to the state pension are already coming in …
State pension ‘unfairness’ fears over tax change as these claimants ‘won’t benefit’
Payments for the state pension increase each April …
