17 DWP Changes to Report or Risk Benefit Sanctions
Failing to report key life changes to the DWP can lead to benefit overpayments, fraud prosecution, and halted Universal Credit. Learn the 17 crucial updates you must declare.
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DWP: 1.1 Million May Need to Repay Benefits
Thousands face DWP benefit overpayment reclaims, often due to official errors. Learn the key reasons, your rights, and how to check if you're owed money instead.
DWP: 1.1 Million May Need to Repay Benefits
Thousands in the UK may need to repay DWP benefits due to errors, while others could be missing out on money they're owed. Learn the key reasons and how to challenge a decision or check your entitlement.
Housing Benefit Freeze to Cost Renters £2,200 a Year
The Local Housing Allowance freeze will leave claimants with a £43 weekly shortfall. Discover how the DWP decision impacts over 1 million households.
Housing Benefit Freeze Creates £2,200 Gap for Renters
The DWP's Local Housing Allowance freeze for 2026/27 will leave claimants with a £43 weekly shortfall. Discover the impact on over 1 million households.
DWP Home Visits: Who Gets In-Person Benefit Help?
The DWP can arrange home visits to help vulnerable claimants with benefit applications. Find out who qualifies and how the support visit system works.
DWP pays benefits early for millions over Christmas
Millions in the UK will receive DWP payments like Universal Credit and State Pension early due to the Christmas bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
Christmas 2025 benefit payment dates changed by DWP
The DWP has announced altered payment dates for benefits and State Pensions over Christmas 2025. Find out when you'll be paid and what to do if your money is late.
DWP Benefit Payment Dates Over Christmas 2025
DWP confirms changed payment dates for Universal Credit and other benefits over the 2025 festive period. Check if you'll be paid early and what to do if money is late.
DWP December 2025 Benefit & Pension Payment Dates
Millions on DWP benefits and state pensions will see payment dates change due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Check the new schedule here to plan your finances.
2026 State Pension and DWP benefit increases confirmed
Millions across the UK will see State Pension and benefit payments rise from April 2026. Here's what you need to know about the new rates for Universal Credit, PIP, and more.
HMRC £897 alert for backdated Child Benefit claims
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Labour's £16bn Benefit U-Turn After Reeves Reversal
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' welfare policy reversals on child payments and winter fuel will cost £16bn, says OBR. Discover the full financial impact and political fallout.
DWP gets new powers to check bank accounts for fraud
New legislation grants DWP investigators powers to directly recover funds from bank accounts and check account data for benefit fraud. Learn what this means for claimants.
DWP: Millions cannot claim £25 cold weather payment
The DWP reveals millions won't get the £25 Cold Weather Payment due to specific eligibility rules. Find out if you qualify and what alternative support is available in Scotland.
DWP £25 Cold Weather Payment Warning Issued
Benefit recipients urged to check bank statements for a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Find out if you qualify and how to spot the payment code. Don't miss out!
Cold Weather Payments: Who gets £25 as temperatures drop
Millions of Brits could receive £25 DWP payments as freezing conditions hit. Check if you're eligible for Cold Weather Payments during this week's cold snap.
DWP warns older people over payment changes
The DWP urges over 1.7 million Attendance Allowance claimants to report key life changes or risk benefit reductions. Learn which changes must be reported immediately.
Universal Credit: 20 Changes You Must Report to DWP
The DWP warns 8.4 million Universal Credit claimants that failing to report key life changes could stop payments, trigger fines, or court action. Learn the 20 changes you must declare.
DWP: Don't ignore vital benefit letter
The DWP urges benefit claimants not to ignore a vital 'managed migration' letter. Responding is crucial to continue receiving support. Act now to avoid payment stoppages.
DWP cracks down on Universal Credit fraud with new powers
The Department for Work and Pensions unveils tough new measures to combat Universal Credit fraud, with enhanced powers to recover overpayments directly from benefits.
DWP April Payment Changes: Universal Credit Update
Millions of Britons receiving DWP benefits including Universal Credit are set for significant payment changes this April. Discover how the new tax year adjustments will affect your household budget.
MPs grill HMRC over child benefit payment freeze
A major HMRC system error has left thousands of parents without child benefit payments, prompting urgent parliamentary scrutiny and demands for immediate solutions.
New State Pension Rates 2025: Full Breakdown
Millions of UK pensioners will see their State Pension payments increase next year. Here's the complete guide to the new weekly rates and what you'll receive.
DWP Payment Dates Change for May Bank Holiday
Millions of benefit claimants face payment date changes as DWP adjusts schedule for Early May Bank Holiday. Find out when you'll receive your money and how to prepare.
Universal Credit payments disrupted for thousands
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread payment issues affecting Universal Credit claimants across Britain, with many reporting missing or delayed essential funds.
DWP's Universal Credit payment reduction powers exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the Department for Work and Pensions' controversial authority to reduce Universal Credit payments under specific circumstances, affecting thousands of claimants across the UK.
Mother loses child benefit after booking flight but not flying
A British mother has lost thousands in child benefit payments after DWP officials ruled she emigrated to Norway - despite never boarding her booked flight. The controversial case exposes gaps in welfare rules.
DWP announces major PIP assessment shake-up
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant changes to Personal Independence Payment assessments as in-person reviews resume alongside new claimant protections.
HMRC's £3,150 warning to 730,000 benefit claimants
HM Revenue & Customs has issued a critical alert affecting 730,000 tax credit claimants as major reporting changes take effect. Discover what you must do to avoid payments being stopped.
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