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High Earners Risk Losing Child Benefit in Tax Trap

Thousands of UK professionals earning over £60,000 risk losing valuable child benefit payments due to frozen thresholds and rising wages. Discover how the stealth tax is hitting middle-class families.

HMRC changes may cost households £60 monthly

New HMRC regulations could cost UK families up to £60 extra per month as tax credit and benefit rules undergo significant changes. Discover how these adjustments impact your household budget.

DWP confirms major PIP changes for 2025

The Department for Work and Pensions has finally revealed details about significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment coming next year. Discover how the new assessment criteria could affect thousands of claimants across the UK.

DWP pays £1,700 to Universal Credit claimant after years

A Universal Credit recipient shares their emotional journey from financial desperation to unexpected relief after receiving a substantial backpayment from the DWP, revealing the human cost of Britain's welfare system.

DWP benefits crackdown: New rules for claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions reveals new measures targeting benefit claimants who miss appointments, with changes to the 'Way to Work' scheme and tougher sanctions ahead.

Reeves faces Labour revolt over two-child benefit cap

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure from Labour MPs and anti-poverty campaigners to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit as new figures reveal 1.6 million children are affected.

DWP makes two-day payment change for benefits

Major change to DWP payment processing means millions receiving Universal Credit, State Pension and other benefits could see money arrive up to two days earlier than usual - here's what you need to know.

Blue Badge Access Under Threat for Millions

A major overhaul of the PIP assessment system could strip millions of disabled people of their Blue Badge parking rights, sparking widespread concern among disability advocates.

DWP Benefit Shake-Up: Payment Changes Loom

Significant changes to DWP benefits could see payments stopped or reduced for thousands claiming Universal Credit and PIP unless they take immediate action.

Six benefits see major payment increases from April

Millions of Brits receiving key benefits including Universal Credit and State Pension will see significant payment increases from April 2024. Discover which six payments are rising and how much extra you could receive.

Reeves urged to end 'obscene' SUV tax breaks

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to eliminate tax perks for luxury SUVs, as campaigners demand an end to 'environmentally obscene' subsidies that benefit wealthy drivers.

Thousands of UK workers paid below minimum wage

New research reveals thousands of UK employees are working for less than the legal minimum wage, with Birmingham and West Midlands workers among the worst affected. Discover which sectors are most at risk.

DWP confirms 24 benefits rising in April 2024

Millions of Britons receiving DWP benefits including Universal Credit and State Pension are set for a significant payment increase this April, with inflation figures confirming the rise. Here's the full list of benefits affected and what it means for hous

OAP banned from Aldi after security confrontation

A 75-year-old grandfather has been barred from his local Aldi after confronting security staff about their ID checks, igniting discussions about retail security protocols and customer rights across Britain.

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