Universal Credit Rise Confirmed for April 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 6.2% Universal Credit rise above inflation, plus an end to the two-child benefit cap. Find out how the changes affect you.
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HMRC wrongly targeted 60% in child benefit crackdown
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.
HMRC Warning for Households Earning Under £80,000
HMRC urges UK households earning under £80,000 to check Child Benefit eligibility. You could be missing out on over £1,300 per child. Act now.
119,000 Households Hit by DWP Benefit Cap Before Christmas
The DWP's benefit cap is affecting 119,000 households, with 82% including children, leaving families cash-strapped for the festive season. Learn the key figures and impacts.
Mum who claimed £60k benefits slams Labour policy change
Cheryl Drew, once claiming £60k a year in benefits, criticises Labour's decision to abolish the two-child benefit cap, saying it removes motivation for parents.
Benefits mum who got £60k a year slams Labour rule change
Cheryl Drew, once labelled the 'benefits queen' for claiming £60k a year for 15 kids, now criticises Labour's plan to scrap the two-child benefit cap. She says handouts don't always help. Read her story.
ESA benefit ends: Switch to Universal Credit or lose payments
Thousands on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) must act on migration notices to switch to Universal Credit before payments stop. Final deadlines loom this December.
DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus for PIP, ESA, DLA Claimants
The DWP is issuing a second December payment, a £10 Christmas Bonus, to PIP, ESA, DLA claimants and state pensioners. Find out when it arrives and who is eligible.
DWP £50 penalty warning for millions on benefits
Millions on DWP benefits must report changes like income or address to avoid overpayments and a potential £50 penalty. Learn what you need to declare to stay compliant.
£10 DWP Christmas Bonus Hits Bank Accounts
A £10 DWP Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to people on PIP, ESA and DLA this December. Find out who qualifies and when to expect the payment.
DWP bank checks could extend to four more benefits
The DWP gains powers to check benefit claimants' bank accounts from 2026. Experts warn checks may extend to Child Benefit, PIP, and others. Learn the full story.
Benefit cap scrapped, boosting Birmingham's poorest families
Major welfare reform sees two-child benefit limit axed, lifting thousands of Birmingham children from poverty. Hundreds of pounds extra monthly for larger families from April.
New Child Poverty Strategy Lifts Two-Child Benefit Cap
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
New Child Poverty Strategy Aims to Help Thousands in Birmingham
The government's landmark Child Poverty Strategy promises to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include scrapping the two-child benefit cap and ending unlawful B&B placements.
DWP's new anti-fraud powers to save £1.5bn
The DWP unveils a major crackdown on benefit fraud with new data powers to prevent overpayments and recover billions. Discover the new 'no hiding place' measures.
Two-child benefit limit scrapped, but cap remains
The DWP is abolishing the two-child limit for seven benefits, yet one in five affected households will not see full relief due to the persisting benefit cap. Discover the impact.
DWP can now take money from bank accounts to stop benefit fraud
New laws grant the DWP powers to reclaim cash directly from bank accounts of benefit cheats and check financial data to verify claims. Find out how the crackdown works.
Chancellor's Tax Promise for State Pensioners
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges state pension-only retirees won't pay income tax this Parliament, addressing the frozen allowance issue. Read the full details and implications.
Vinegar and onion hacks to defrost your car windscreen
Facing frozen windscreens? Experts reveal how white vinegar and a raw onion can prevent ice and save your morning. Plus, essential winter car care tips.
Warning for UK households turning heating off
Experts warn British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and Octopus customers of the severe health and property risks of turning heating off completely this winter. Discover safer ways to save.
Heating cutbacks risk home insurance validity
Turning off heating or skipping boiler servicing could breach policy conditions and invalidate home insurance coverage for water damage, Defaqto warns.
HMRC Child Benefit: £173+ Monthly Payments Explained
UK parents could receive £173 or more monthly from HMRC Child Benefit. Check your eligibility for children under 16 or in approved education. Claim what you're owed today.
1 Million UK Households Now Paying 45% Tax Rate
Frozen tax thresholds have dragged over 720,000 more people into the 45% additional rate band, taking the total beyond one million. Discover how this 'stealth tax' impacts the economy.
DWP Changes December Benefit Dates for Christmas
The DWP is adjusting payment dates for 12 key benefits in December due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out when you'll be paid and what to do if your money is late.
DWP benefit 'mass fishing' fears as new bill passes
MPs warn new DWP powers to scan bank accounts could lead to 100,000 innocent benefit claimants being wrongly investigated. Learn how this affects civil liberties.
Frozen Pensions Deny Triple Lock to UK Expats
Hundreds of thousands of UK state pensioners living abroad are being denied the Triple Lock increase due to a 'frozen pensions' policy, sparking outrage in Canada.
Benefits Street reacts to 'Budget for Benefits Street'
Residents of James Turner Street in Birmingham give their mixed reactions to the Budget, with some welcoming extra funds and others calling the plans 'daft'.
Benefits Street divided over new Budget
Residents of Birmingham's James Turner Street, famed for Channel 4's Benefits Street, give mixed reactions to Rachel Reeves' Budget. Some welcome extra cash while others call it 'stupid'. Read their views.
Mum plans pregnancy after benefit cap scrapped
Rhianon Elizabeth from Leeds announces plans for third child after Labour government removes two-child benefit cap. Read about the controversial reaction and policy changes.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped: Think Tank Backs Move
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' decision to scrap the two-child benefit limit is defended as 'targeted and fair' by experts, with 70% of gains going to working families. Discover how this change tackles child poverty.
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