Two Major DWP Benefits Set for 2026 Increase
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.
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.
Dudley Council announces major waste collection changes from April 2026, including weekly food waste pickups and new bins. Get ready for the switch.
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.
Pension rules are changing from 2026. The state pension age is rising and payments are increasing. Find out how these updates will affect your retirement plans.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms six major tax changes for 2026, impacting fuel duty, alcohol, vaping, dividends, inheritance, and luxury cars. Discover how your finances will be affected.
Birmingham City Council confirms revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2026. Residents warned NOT to put blue-lid recycling bins out due to ongoing strike action. Check your new dates here.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces five key car tax changes for 2026, affecting EVs, vans, HGVs, and company cars. Learn how the new measures will impact your motoring costs.
Disney+ plans a major 2026 slate for UK viewers with Andor Season 2, Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, and new dramas. Discover all the key release details.
The DVSA reveals major 2026 driving test updates, including new hazard perception scenarios, focus on driver-assist tech, and digital licences. Learn what it means for new drivers.
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.
Your essential guide to the 2026 TV Choice Awards, featuring The Night Manager's return, Bridgerton S4, and how to vote for your favourites. Discover the must-watch TV for the new year.
Explore the 2026 predictions of blind mystic Baba Vanga, including a devastating global war and a shift in Earth's orbit. Are these prophecies accurate? Read the full analysis.
The DWP warns Universal Credit claimants to report 17 key life changes immediately or risk overpayments and legal action. Stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Plan your 2026 holidays now. Christmas Day on a Friday creates a long weekend, with Boxing Day moving to Monday. See all the key dates for England and Wales.
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 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.
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.
Major changes to Universal Credit from April 2026 will see some families hundreds better off, while new disability claimants face reduced payments. Get the full breakdown of rates, thresholds, and key dates.
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 UK's new National Living Wage rises to £12.71 in April, but experts warn it could fuel inflation and decimate youth job markets. Read the full analysis.
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.
Major bin collection changes are coming in 2026, requiring households to sort waste into four separate containers. Learn the new rules to avoid fines.
UK households will need four bins from 2026 under new government rules for recycling and food waste. Learn how the changes will affect you.
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.
UK small business owners express cautious optimism for 2026 but warn of a 'serious reality check' for the wider economy. Experts cite inflation, rates, and AI risks.
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.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.
The DVSA announces two major changes for 2026 to tackle test backlogs and boost road safety, including new CPR questions and strict booking limits. Learn what it means for learners.
A Midlands secondary school has been ranked among the nation's elite in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list and why.