Universal Credit claimants hit with £1,000 council tax rise
Thousands of disabled Universal Credit claimants in Somerset face council tax bills of up to £1,000 after a local scheme change. Discover the impact and council's response.
Thousands of disabled Universal Credit claimants in Somerset face council tax bills of up to £1,000 after a local scheme change. Discover the impact and council's response.
The DWP confirms PIP mobility element changes are on hold pending the Timms Review, which will be co-produced with disabled people. Get the latest updates.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers scrapping VAT breaks and removing luxury brands from the Motability scheme in the Autumn Budget. Discover the potential impact.
The DWP confirms a one-off £10 Christmas Bonus for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance claimants arriving in December. Find out if you qualify and why the payment faces criticism.
More than a million UK state pensioners could claim extra £110 weekly through DWP's Attendance Allowance. Check eligibility for this non-means-tested support.
The DWP is paying a £10 Christmas Bonus to eligible benefits claimants in December 2025. Find out if you qualify and how to claim this tax-free payment.
Over 1.2 million people in the UK are receiving DWP PIP payments of up to £749 for over 85 musculoskeletal conditions. Discover if you are eligible for this vital financial support.
The DWP has revealed 13 cardiovascular conditions making people eligible for PIP of up to £187.45 a week. Check if you qualify for this essential financial support.
New Universal Credit claimants with health conditions will receive nearly 50% less support from April 2026. Discover how these controversial changes affect disability benefits.
Millions on disability benefits will see a 3.8% payment increase from April 2025, adding up to £275 annually. Discover how the DWP's inflation-linked rise affects you.
A DWP mum-of-four receiving £3,900 monthly Universal Credit reveals she's 'still skint' and struggling to afford Christmas essentials. Discover her financial reality.
The DWP is reviewing millions of PIP claims, focusing on five key areas to ensure the benefit is fair and fit for purpose. Discover the changes ahead.
The DWP has ruled out immediate PIP changes for lifelong conditions like Type 1 diabetes. A comprehensive review, co-produced with disabled people, will report in autumn 2026.
Millions of state pensioners and benefit claimants will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus in December. Find out who qualifies and when the tax-free payment arrives.
The DWP is reviewing PIP assessments, potentially impacting access to Motability, disability premiums, Council Tax discounts and Blue Badges. Learn what this means for your entitlements.
Discover the 48 health conditions that could secure you up to £5,740 a year from the DWP's Attendance Allowance. Over 1.7 million pensioners already claim. Check your eligibility now.
The DWP will issue £10 Christmas Bonus payments to pensioners and disabled claimants in December. Find out if you qualify and how to claim.
Universal Credit, PIP and other key DWP benefits are set for a significant rise in April 2026 following the latest inflation figures. Find out how much more you could receive.
Over 1.7 million UK state pensioners could receive an extra £441 this November via Attendance Allowance. Discover if you qualify for this tax-free DWP benefit.
The DWP confirms 20 psychiatric disorders can qualify for up to £749.80 monthly in Personal Independence Payment. Discover if you're eligible and see the full list of conditions.
A TikTok creator receiving £4,300 monthly in Universal Credit has run out of cash and is now crowdfunding for cosmetic surgery, sparking widespread public outrage.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to abolish the two-child benefit limit, a key driver of child poverty, fulfilling Labour's pledge to support larger families.
A devastated family demands answers after a beloved Birmingham father died from malnutrition when his benefits were dramatically reduced, leaving him unable to afford food.
Major DWP reforms this autumn will affect Universal Credit, PIP assessments and work capability rules. Here's what claimants need to know about the coming changes.
Exclusive investigation reveals the Department for Work and Pensions is using controversial 'random sampling' to demand benefit repayments from thousands who've done nothing wrong.
Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see thousands lose crucial financial support as government plans new assessment criteria.
Chancellor's autumn budget confirms significant welfare reforms affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Discover how PIP assessments and Universal Credit payments are set to change.
Proposed changes to the PIP Motability scheme could leave thousands of disabled drivers without adapted vehicles, sparking widespread concern among disability advocates.
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.
The government is replacing traditional sick notes with a new digital system designed to get people back to work faster. Find out how the major DWP changes will affect you.