HMRC Child Benefit Crackdown Suspended 24,000 Accounts
HMRC admitted its child benefit crackdown, which suspended 24,000 accounts using travel data, carried a 'tolerable' risk. Discover the impact and official response.
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DWP change to cost households £12,266 a year by 2031
DWP forecasts reveal welfare spending will cost the average UK household £12,266 per year by 2031, a £2,300 rise from 2023. Find out what's driving the increase.
Thousands lose HMRC child benefit in wrongful crackdown
Shocking figures reveal 63% of families targeted in HMRC's child benefit fraud investigation were legitimate. Read the full story and its impact.
DWP Begins Process to End Two-Child Benefit Cap
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.
35,000 households hit by HMRC child benefit tax charge
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.
Child Benefit tax trap to hit 35,000 more families
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.
Arthritis sufferers may claim £441 a month benefit
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.
£85 Cost of Living Vouchers for Shropshire Households
Telford & Wrekin Council announces £85 supermarket vouchers for eligible pensioners and extended food voucher scheme for children, funded by DWP's extended Household Support Fund.
Claim £200 Cost of Living Payment in Portsmouth by Jan 29
Portsmouth households on low incomes can apply for a free £200 payment to help with energy and water bills. Check eligibility and apply before the January 29, 2026 deadline.
£150 energy bill cut for all households confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £150 annual energy bill cut for millions from April 2026. Major suppliers like British Gas and Octopus will pass on savings. Find out how you'll benefit.
Derbyshire Pensioners Get £110 Cost of Living Vouchers
Derbyshire council is distributing £110 Post Office vouchers to eligible pensioners and low-income adults. Find out if you qualify and how to apply for the Household Support Fund.
Leicestershire Council Issues £20 Per Adult Vouchers
Leicestershire County Council is providing weekly supermarket vouchers of up to £140 to families facing hardship. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
£70 per child cost of living payments for Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough households with children eligible for free school meals can apply for a £70 voucher per child. The support is part of the DWP's Household Support Fund. Learn how to apply.
Claim £3,148 Child Benefit if you earn under £80k
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.
£200 Cost of Living Payments for Birmingham Households
Birmingham residents facing financial hardship can apply for £200 grants from the Household Support Fund. Payments are being issued in January. Find out if you're eligible.
DWP: Household Support Fund ends March 31
The DWP warns millions of vulnerable UK households that crucial Household Support Fund payments will cease on March 31, 2026. Find out what this means for you.
13 Dates That Will Affect UK Household Finances in 2026
From energy bills to tax deadlines, here are the 13 crucial dates in 2026 that will shape the finances of every UK household. Plan ahead for changes to benefits, bills, and more.
New Cost of Living Payments for Nottingham from 5 Jan
Nottingham City Council launches a new round of £98 energy vouchers from 5 January 2026. Applications open for one week. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.
Housing Benefit Frozen While Other DWP Payments Rise
Local Housing Allowance rates are frozen until 2026, creating an average £2,214 annual shortfall for renters. Discover the impact of this DWP policy.
New £200 Cost of Living Payments for Portsmouth Households
Portsmouth City Council opens £200 support scheme for residents on specific DWP benefits. Check eligibility, payment amounts, and the urgent January 2026 deadline.
£200 Cost-of-Living Payments Confirmed for 2026
Low-income households can apply for £200+ payments via the extended Household Support Fund in 2026. Check eligibility and apply to your local council now.
Universal Credit 2026: Rates and Changes Confirmed
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.
£110 Cost of Living Vouchers for UK Households
Cambridgeshire households can apply for £110 supermarket vouchers under the Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim before the deadline.
DWP can now access bank accounts to seize cash
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.
Birmingham £200 cost of living payments arrive in January
Birmingham households are urged to check bank accounts for £200 hardship grants from the council's fund. Applications are open until March. Find out if you're eligible.
£500 Cost of Living payments for Camden households
Struggling households in Camden can apply for emergency payments of up to £500 from the Household Support Fund. Check eligibility and how to apply now.
Cost of raising a child in UK soars to £249,000
New research shows the cost of raising a child to 18 has surged to £249,000, with childcare and teen years being the most expensive. Discover the full breakdown and expert analysis.
DWP Warning: Benefit Payments to Stop for Thousands
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.
Blackpool £300 Energy Bill Support Scheme Open
Vulnerable Blackpool residents can apply for up to £300 in energy bill support. The scheme, funded by the DWP, runs until 31 March 2026. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
DWP's 17 Universal Credit Changes You Must Report
The DWP warns Universal Credit claimants to report 17 key life changes immediately or risk overpayments and legal action. Stay compliant and avoid penalties.
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