The DWP has announced a 3.8% increase for PIP, DLA, and Attendance Allowance from April. Millions of claimants will receive higher payments and notification letters. Keep your letter safe as proof of entitlement.
Shocking figures reveal 63% of families targeted in HMRC's child benefit fraud investigation were legitimate. Read the full story and its impact.
The DWP will formally introduce a Bill to lift the two-child benefit cap on Thursday, January 8. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden calls it a £3bn investment in children's futures.
Frozen tax thresholds will pull 35,000 more families into the High Income Child Benefit Charge by 2028, costing them £1,355 annually. Discover how to navigate the HMRC rules.
A tax threshold freeze will see 35,000 more families paying the High Income Child Benefit Charge by 2029, experts warn. Learn how this HMRC rule could affect your household budget.
Millions of older people with arthritis could be missing out on up to £441.40 per month in Attendance Allowance. This non-means-tested benefit helps with daily living costs. Check your eligibility now.
Millions on DWP benefits urged to verify receipt of £10 Christmas bonus. If missing, contact your Jobcentre Plus or Pension Service office immediately.
The DWP has announced benefit upratings for 2026/27, including a £218 yearly rise for Attendance Allowance and a key increase for Carer's Allowance. Read the full details.
HMRC urges UK households where a parent earns under £80,000 to claim Child Benefit, worth up to £3,148 annually. Claim online for cash and vital National Insurance credits.
Millions of UK households will see income rise in April as DWP increases benefit and State Pension rates. Universal Credit standard allowance to rise by around £295 a year for singles.
State pensioners on low incomes will see a significant increase in Pension Credit from April 2026, with a rise of up to £865 a year. Find out if you qualify for this vital support.
Millions on DWP benefits are urged to check accounts for a £10 Christmas Bonus payment. If missing, contact Jobcentre Plus or Pension Service on Friday, 2 January.
Local Housing Allowance rates are frozen until 2026, creating an average £2,214 annual shortfall for renters. Discover the impact of this DWP policy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 6.2% above-inflation rise to Universal Credit for 2026, alongside the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap. Find out how the changes will affect claimants.
A parliamentary petition calls for the DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus to be raised to £180 to match inflation since 1972. Over 4,000 have signed, needing 10,000 for a government response.
The State Pension and Universal Credit are set for significant payment boosts from April 2026, following the triple lock and inflation. Find out what it means for you.
New DWP powers allow direct access to bank accounts to recover benefit overpayments and fraud. The law change aims to save £1.5bn. Find out what it means.
The DWP has issued a critical warning to benefit claimants about upcoming payment suspensions in May. Find out if you're affected and what you need to do now to avoid losing your income.
The DWP warns Universal Credit claimants to report 17 key life changes immediately or risk overpayments and legal action. Stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Over 100,000 UK families will no longer need to file a self-assessment tax return to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge. The new HMRC system collects it via PAYE. Find out if you're affected.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for benefits and State Pension over the 2025/2026 festive period due to bank holidays. Find out how to plan your finances.
The DWP announces a significant £865 annual increase for couples on State Pension from April 2026. Discover the new rates and what it means for your income.
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
A major DWP policy shift sees benefits rise for families. A Leicestershire mum explains how the change impacts her life and finances. Read the full story.
Universal Credit claimants to receive up to £465 more per year after government rule change. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces budget measures to cut living costs.
Millions on Universal Credit will see a 6.2% payment increase from April, while disability top-ups face cuts. Get the full details on the welfare shake-up.
The DWP is launching home visits to assist vulnerable households with benefit claims. Find out if you qualify, how visits work, and what happens during an appointment.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for backdated Child Benefit payments worth up to £2,500. Act before the mid-January deadline to secure this vital financial support.
HMRC announces revised payment dates for Child Benefit over the festive period. Find out if your payment is affected and how to check your schedule.
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.