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.
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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.
HMRC rule change benefits 100,000 families
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.
DWP confirms Christmas benefit payment date changes
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for benefits and State Pension over the 2025/2026 festive period due to bank holidays. Find out how to plan your finances.
Benefits rise to £32k as two-child cap ends
A Nottingham mum-of-three will see her Universal Credit rise to £32,480 a year after Labour scraps the two-child benefit cap. She says the change will make her 'big family dream' a reality.
Family gets £2,770 monthly after benefit rule change
A Welsh family will see their Universal Credit rise to £2,770 a month after Labour's Budget scrapped the two-child limit. Discover how the change impacts 560,000 families.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped: Parents on £1,590 Monthly
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
DWP rule change boosts benefits to £32,480 a year
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.
DWP rule change ends two-child benefit cap
The Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
Universal Credit to rise by £25 a month from April
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.
DWP home visits for benefit support start soon
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.
Claim £2,500 Child Benefit Before January Deadline
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 Changes Child Benefit Dates Over Christmas
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.
Universal Credit Rise Confirmed for April 2026
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.
DWP orders dying dad to attend appointment in hospital
A father-of-three dying of silicosis was told his benefits could be stopped if he missed an in-person DWP appointment while on oxygen in hospital. Read the shocking case.
HMRC wrongly targeted 60% in child benefit crackdown
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.
DWP: One-night hospital stay could stop benefits
DWP claimants risk having payments stopped if hospitalised over Christmas and fail to report it. Learn the crucial steps to protect your claim and avoid sanctions.
HMRC Warning for Households Earning Under £80,000
HMRC urges UK households earning under £80,000 to check Child Benefit eligibility. You could be missing out on over £1,300 per child. Act now.
119,000 Households Hit by DWP Benefit Cap Before Christmas
The DWP's benefit cap is affecting 119,000 households, with 82% including children, leaving families cash-strapped for the festive season. Learn the key figures and impacts.
Mum who claimed £60k benefits slams Labour policy change
Cheryl Drew, once claiming £60k a year in benefits, criticises Labour's decision to abolish the two-child benefit cap, saying it removes motivation for parents.
Benefits mum who got £60k a year slams Labour rule change
Cheryl Drew, once labelled the 'benefits queen' for claiming £60k a year for 15 kids, now criticises Labour's plan to scrap the two-child benefit cap. She says handouts don't always help. Read her story.
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.
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.
£325 Water Bill Help for Those on Six DWP Benefits
Over 260,000 households save £325 on average via WaterSure. See if you qualify for the bill cap on Universal Credit, Pension Credit & other benefits.
DWP £50 penalty warning for millions on benefits
Millions on DWP benefits must report changes like income or address to avoid overpayments and a potential £50 penalty. Learn what you need to declare to stay compliant.
£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.
DWP bank checks could extend to four more benefits
The DWP gains powers to check benefit claimants' bank accounts from 2026. Experts warn checks may extend to Child Benefit, PIP, and others. Learn the full story.
Benefit cap scrapped, boosting Birmingham's poorest families
Major welfare reform sees two-child benefit limit axed, lifting thousands of Birmingham children from poverty. Hundreds of pounds extra monthly for larger families from April.
DWP's 'No Hiding Place' Fraud Crackdown to Save £1.5bn
The DWP gains new powers to access bank data in a major anti-fraud drive targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit. Discover how the government plans to protect taxpayers.
New Child Poverty Strategy Lifts Two-Child Benefit Cap
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
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