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Beginning tomorrow, July 1,more than 90, 000 people currently claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Child Tax Credits will be migrated to Universal Credit. Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)...

Gambling winnings can drastically affect your financial benefits. According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), winnings are considered part of your capital, which could result in a reduction...

In its latest crackdown on fraud and error, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has affirmed it is issuing urgent messages to Universal Credit claimants. Authorities are conducting  'targeted...

Parents often try to juggle the demands of everyday life while keeping their young ones happy and vigorous. For some, help such as Universal Credit, Income Support and Child Tax...

A 'cruel' Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits cap will result in hundreds of thousands additional households losing £4,300 per year. The Growing Impact of DWP's Universal Credit Rule...

A detailed report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has highlighted the groups most affected by the transition from traditional benefits to Universal Credit (UC). The Department for Work...

Millions of Universal Credit claimants are set to benefit from a major change to their payments this week. Eligible claimants can now access extra financial help through the Household Support...

The Department for Work and Pensions recently disclosed details on who will be eligible for the latest batch of summer cost of living payments. Cost of Living Payments: Household Fund Extension...

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are starting to see a £470 rise in their accounts. Some will begin to receive the extra pay today, with four more critical dates remaining...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures, 6.4 million people were claiming Universal Credit as of the end of January 2024. This figure comprises 2.4...

One recent study found that half of all Universal Credit recipients lose some of their payments due to automatic deductions implemented by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Claimants...

Thousands of people relying on Universal Credit will see a significant boost to their payments from today, Friday 24 May. With this increase, new rates are being introduced for the...

The most recent statistics provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal that a staggering number of individuals, exceeding 6.7 million, are currently benefiting from financial assistance through...

Starting today, a significant boost awaits millions of households enrolled in Universal Credit, promising increased financial support each month. Universal Credit Payment Increase: What You Need to Know On 9...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently announced two major changes are to be made to Universal Credit, which could have an impact on the financial situation of...

Millions of Britons will be getting higher payments beginning next week. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the changes will apply to potentially millions of people...

Amid the cost of living crisis, a substantial number of people in the UK may be eligible for a range of financial support schemes and discounts facilitated by the Department...

The government intends to eliminate Universal Credit fitness for work evaluations when granting PIP and replace them with an updated Universal Credit health element. DWP Unveils Proposal to Revamp Disability Assessment for Employment...

MPs have issued a warning that thousands of vulnerable people could lose their welfare payments as a result of a major Universal Credit benefit switch. Universal Credit Benefit Switch Raises...

Universal Credit claimants with children have been alerted to the potential for childcare support worth up to £1,739 per month. This is part of the UK Government's initiative to help...

A large number of households are being notified about big changes to their benefits. People who receive income-related Employment Support Allowance (ESA) will be transferred to Universal Credit by April...

Universal Credit beneficiaries have been notified of a likely delay to the increase in their benefits. They could have to wait up to two months before their increased payments are...

When payday is due, millions of Universal Credit recipients will be pleasantly surprised to see an extra £470 in their pockets. This windfall follows closely on the heels of April's...

Thousands of Universal Credit recipients are getting up to an extra £262 from the Department for Work and Pensions following a rule change. New regulations have recently been introduced by...

According to a Resolution Foundation analysis, a single parent who rents and works 30 hours per week at the national living wage will be roughly £3,800 better off in 2024–25...

UK government body the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering a helping hand to eligible Universal Credit recipients with its Help to Save scheme. The scheme allows people...

This May, expect several changes to the timing of receiving Universal Credit and other benefit payments, particularly due to two upcoming bank holidays. Stay informed on how these adjustments will...

Britain's Universal Credit system is due to undergo major changes in 2024. The scheduled increase, which is set to impact millions of recipients, should take effect from April. Crucially, however,...

July will be a month of major changes in your pocket, with Ofgem lowering its price cap as well as new rules by some of the biggest high street banks....

The UK's general election is right around the corner, with all the major parties unveiling their plans to manage the persistent cost of living crisis. Cost of Living Payments and...

If the Conservatives win the General Election on July 4, they have promised to reform the benefits system and put an end to soaring welfare bills. The Tory manifesto states...

Thousands of people claiming employment and support assistance (ESA) may be required to make a significant shift this month. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is testing asking these...

This June is set to bring an avalanche of financial updates that could affect your personal finances. From new cost of living payments to Universal Credit updates, here's a look...

Recently, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) updated the list of identification documents required for people claiming Universal Credit in the UK. With 6.7 million people currently receiving Universal...

New rules have been introduced for Universal Credit claimants, one of the most popular benefits in the UK with over 6 Million claimants. Universal Credit can be claimed from the...

The staggering sum of £23 billion encompasses a range of crucial benefits, including over £8 billion in Universal Credit, £3.4 billion in Council Tax Support, and more. According to a...

The UK government, through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is unveiling a strategic financial boost for working parents receiving Universal Credit in the face of escalating childcare costs....

Amidst the renewal season for tax credits, HMRC has issued a crucial warning to 730,000 claimants. Those receiving Working Tax Credit and or Child Tax Credit will start receiving renewal...

Households receiving tax credits received an urgent warning after tens of thousands of payments were reduced to zero. Transition to Universal Credit Sparks Benefits Suspension The significant transition comes as...

Over one million state pensioners can expect to get a series of additional payments amounting to £368.75 later this year. State Pensioners Can Expect Up to £368 to Hit Their...

As the UK's General Election approaches on July 4, benefits recipients are understandably concerned about how a change in government could affect their payments in the coming months. Political parties...

According to the Guardian, more than 200,000 people have been wrongfully investigated for housing benefit fraud and error after a government algorithm failed to operate as expected. Two-thirds of claims...

HMRC will provide a £500 boost to help struggling parents meet the costs of summer childcare throughout the school holidays. Understanding HMRC's Tax-Free Childcare: Benefits, Eligibility, and Application Details Tax-Free...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update on the status of the State Pension Underpayments Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice (LEAP) initiative. State Pension Underpayment: Progress...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced details of the beneficiaries of a new extension to the Household Support Fund, which aims to provide financial assistance to vulnerable...

State pensioners may be entitled for up to £3,200 in additional support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), but millions are potentially missing out. DWP Reveals Range of...

More than one million individuals over State Pension are set to get a series of one-off payments worth nearly £370 before the end of this year by the Scottish Government...

The Housing Benefit is now part of Universal Credit for those of working age, but remains available for those over State Pension age and for specific types of accommodation. Understanding...

Thousands of benefit claimants are set to receive vital letters from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) starting today. DWP Letters Signal Universal Credit Transition The DWP is now...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update regarding its plans to scrap the Tax Credit benefit. DWP Announces End of Tax Credit Claims Amid Transition to Universal...