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.
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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.
HMRC apologises for wrongly stopping child benefit
HMRC has issued an apology after thousands of UK households had child benefit payments incorrectly stopped. The tax authority has now changed its process.
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.
Christmas Danger for Kids as NSPCC Issues Safety Alert
A new NSPCC poll reveals over 60% of adults fear increased child abuse risk at Christmas due to financial stress and alcohol. Learn the warning signs and how to help.
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.
Child Benefit rates to increase from April 2026
HMRC confirms Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance will rise by 3.8% from April 2026. Plus, how families can save £2,000 yearly with Tax-Free Childcare.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Martin Lewis clarifies confusing new DWP rule
Martin Lewis explains key benefit changes from the Autumn Budget, clarifying the end of the two-child limit for Universal Credit and what it means for you.
Universal Credit payments to rise for families from 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget. Find out when your Universal Credit payments will increase and by how much.
DWP confirms PIP increase to £194.60 weekly
DWP announces 3.8% PIP increase from April 2026, with claimants receiving up to £194.60 weekly. Learn eligibility criteria and how to apply for Personal Independence Payment.
Martin Lewis: Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped Explained
Money expert Martin Lewis clarifies how the scrapping of the two-child benefit limit in the Autumn Budget will affect UK households. Find out what changes and what it means for your family finances.
Reeves' Second Budget Unveils Tax Rises and Support
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget with tax increases on alcohol, property and income to fill a £7.6bn fiscal gap, while scrapping the two-child benefit cap to lift 450,000 children from poverty.
Mum's £900 monthly boost as benefit cap scrapped
A Monmouth mother-of-five estimates her family will gain £900 monthly after Rachel Reeves abolished the two-child benefit cap. Discover how this budget change impacts families.
Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget: Key Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major Budget reforms on taxes, benefits, and NHS funding. Discover the full list of changes affecting your finances and public services.
6 DWP and Benefits Changes in Labour Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces six major DWP reforms including ending the two-child benefit cap, increasing state pensions, and overhauling disability support.
Reeves Confirms Universal Credit Boost
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the two-child benefit cap will be scrapped, giving thousands of families a major Universal Credit increase from April next year.
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