Universal Credit Migration Deadline Set for March 2026
The DWP minister outlines the transition of ESA claimants to Universal Credit, addressing income protection and new health element rules. Learn what the changes mean for you.
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£150 Warm Home Discount for Universal Credit claimants
Millions on benefits like Universal Credit and ESA will receive a £150 cost-of-living payment this winter. Find out if you're eligible and when you'll get paid.
Owl calls make migrating robins eat less, scientists say
New research reveals tawny owl calls cause robins to reduce night-time feeding during migration, impacting their survival. Discover the implications for conservation.
DWP Calls Thousands for Universal Credit Migration Meetings
The DWP is intensifying its 'Move to Universal Credit' programme, issuing migration notices to thousands. Failure to act could mean a total loss of financial support. Here's what you need to know.
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.
Second December payment for PIP, ESA and DLA claimants
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to eligible disability benefit claimants this December. Find out who qualifies and when to expect the payment.
DWP warns over crucial benefit letter
The DWP warns benefit claimants to respond to a 'managed migration' letter or risk payments stopping. Find out how to apply for Universal Credit and get help.
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.
£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.
Sainsbury's Bank Closes, NatWest Takes Over 1.8M Accounts
Sainsbury's Bank is closing all accounts by December's end, moving 1.8 million customers to NatWest. Find out what this means for your savings, loans, and digital banking access.
DWP Christmas Bonus paid to PIP, DLA and ESA claimants
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to eligible claimants, including those on PIP, DLA and ESA. Find out if you qualify and what to do if you don't receive it.
Virgin Media hit with record £23.8m Ofcom fine
Ofcom issues its largest fine of the year to Virgin Media for putting vulnerable telecare customers at risk during the digital landline switch. Full details on the regulator's action.
DWP ends ESA, moves all to Universal Credit by 2026
The DWP confirms managed migration of all ESA claimants to Universal Credit will be completed by March 2026. Find out how this affects your benefits and what you must do.
DWP to scrap Income Support and JSA in 2026
Thousands warned as DWP confirms Income Support and Jobseeker's Allowance will end permanently in April 2026. Claimants urged not to ignore migration letters to Universal Credit.
3 Million Sign Digital ID Petition, Prompting Debate
A petition against the UK's proposed digital ID cards has garnered nearly 3 million signatures, triggering a Parliamentary debate for December 2025. Discover the arguments for and against the scheme.
DWP bank checks risk 'wrongly flagging' claimants
Experts warn new DWP powers could see Universal Credit, ESA and Pension Credit recipients wrongly flagged for bank account checks. Learn how verification failures may impact you.
Universal Credit Migration: Don't Ignore DWP Letter
The DWP is phasing out legacy benefits. If you receive a migration letter, you must act to continue receiving financial support. Call 0800 169 0328 for help.
DWP home visits for ESA claimants in Universal Credit move
Over 220,000 vulnerable people face home visits as DWP moves ESA claimants to Universal Credit. Minister urges responding to letters to maintain support.
DWP ESA benefit ends - claimants warned to act now
Employment and Support Allowance claimants must switch to Universal Credit by deadline or risk losing payments. Learn how to protect your benefits.
Universal Credit: DWP begins legacy benefits migration
The Department for Work and Pensions has started moving thousands of claimants from older benefits to Universal Credit in a massive nationwide overhaul affecting tax credits and income support recipients.
UK landline switch-off delayed over safety concerns
BT, EE, Virgin Media O2 and other providers have been ordered to pause their digital landline migration after serious incidents left vulnerable customers without emergency access.
DWP axes two benefits in Universal Credit shake-up
The Department for Work and Pensions is scrapping Income-related Employment and Support Allowance and Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, affecting thousands across Britain in significant cost of living changes.
Ofcom Warns O2 Over Broadband Rule Breaches
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has issued a stern warning to O2 after the provider breached vital rules protecting vulnerable broadband and landline customers during service migrations.
Migrant workers send £63bn home annually
New research reveals migrant workers across the UK and EU are sending home an incredible £63 billion each year, providing crucial financial support to families and boosting developing economies.
ESA claimants warned: Payments could stop
Critical DWP letters are hitting doormats across the UK, warning Employment and Support Allowance claimants their payments could STOP unless they take immediate action. Here's what you need to know.
Universal Credit claimants to get higher payments
Major changes to Universal Credit mean eligible claimants could see payments increase by hundreds of pounds automatically. Find out if you're affected and when the money arrives.
DWP plans to scrap sickness benefit - 450,000 at risk
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions is considering abolishing the Work Capability Assessment, putting vital benefits for seriously ill and disabled claimants in jeopardy. Charities warn this could plunge thousands into poverty.
Redwing's Autumn Arrival: First Calls Signal Seasonal Change
Discover the magical moment when redwings return to UK gardens, bringing their distinctive sighing calls and marking the true start of autumn in our landscapes.
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