HMRC wrongly strips 17,000 families of Child Benefit
HMRC admits 71% of suspected Child Benefit fraud cases last year were legitimate, stripping thousands of vital payments. Read how automation errors are harming UK families.
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New Universal Credit Rates from April 2026 Confirmed
The DWP has confirmed Universal Credit payments will increase from April 2026, with the two-child limit abolished. See the full list of new rates for singles, couples, and parents.
DWP confirms £779 PIP boost for highest rate claimants
The DWP is writing to PIP claimants about a 3.8% increase from April. Those on the highest rate will see a £779.40 boost per payment period. Find out your new rate.
DWP benefit rise delayed for millions in April
Millions on DWP benefits won't see their 2026 inflation-linked increase until May due to standard payment arrears. Find out how much more you'll get.
New DWP Cost of Living Payments Announced for UK Households
A new £1bn Crisis and Resilience Fund will provide emergency payments to low-income households on Universal Credit or Housing Benefit from April 2026. Learn about the new support.
PIP benefit success rate drops dramatically to 38%
New DWP data reveals a sharp fall in Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim success rates. Discover the latest figures and what it means for claimants in England and Wales.
New £194.60 PIP payment rates confirmed for April 2026
Millions on Personal Independence Payment will see weekly rates rise to £194.60 from April. Get the full details on the DWP benefit increase and what it means for you.
15,000 wrongly lose Child Benefit in HMRC crackdown
HMRC admits 15,000 people had Child Benefit payments wrongly stopped in a recent compliance drive. Read the full details of the government's error and its impact.
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.
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.
DWP Issues £50 Cold Weather Payments to Pensioners
Thousands of UK state pensioners receive bonus Cold Weather Payments after recent freeze. Find out if you qualify and when payments arrive.
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.
Midlands Cold Weather Payments Triggered in Freeze
Temperatures set to plunge below zero across the Midlands, triggering £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments for eligible households. See the full list of affected postcodes.
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.
Cold Weather Payments doubled to £50 for 31 UK postcodes
The DWP has increased Cold Weather Payments from £25 to £50 for 31 postcodes hit by severe winter weather. Check the full list to see if your area is eligible for the extra support.
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.
Cold Weather Payments 2026: Speed of £25 Payout
As a severe cold snap hits the UK, find out if you qualify for a £25 Cold Weather Payment, how quickly the cash lands in accounts, and how to check your eligibility.
Claim Your £10 DWP Christmas Bonus Now
Households on PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance are urged to contact the DWP if they missed the £10 Christmas Bonus. Check eligibility and the full list of qualifying benefits here.
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.
DWP Confirms £25 Cold Weather Payments for Eligible Households
Over 670,000 UK households on benefits like Pension Credit and Universal Credit are receiving £25 Cold Weather Payments. Find out if you qualify and how the scheme works.
DWP Christmas Bonus: 24 benefit groups warned to check
Recipients of 24 DWP benefits are urged to contact officials if their £10 Christmas Bonus hasn't arrived. Find out if you're eligible and what action to take.
DWP Cold Weather Payments triggered for UK households
The DWP has activated £25 Cold Weather Payments for eligible households as temperatures plummet. Find out if your postcode qualifies and how the scheme works.
Cold Weather Payments: 670,000 households get £25
Over 670,000 UK households receive £25 Cold Weather Payments as freeze continues. Find out if you're eligible and what happens next with the DWP scheme.
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.
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.
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.
10 New Year's Eve Superstitions for 2026 Luck
Discover 10 unique New Year's Eve superstitions and traditions from around the world to try at midnight for good luck and prosperity in 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates.
Pensioners get surprise DWP payments on New Year's Eve
Some UK state pensioners and benefit recipients will see payments arrive early on 31 December due to the New Year's Day bank holiday. Check your account and plan your budget.
Free Birmingham NYE 2025 Events: 6 Last-Minute Parties
Discover six fantastic free New Year's Eve events in Birmingham for 2025. From live music to DJ sets, celebrate the start of 2026 without breaking the bank. Book your spot now!
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