Labour civil war erupts over tax and benefit policies
Labour faces internal turmoil as new deputy leader Ellie Reeves defends manifesto vow against income tax hikes while Left demands wealth taxes and two-child benefit cap abolition.
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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.
Gambling tax could rescue 75,000 children from poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals how redirecting gambling levy funds could transform lives amid Britain's growing poverty crisis, as benefit caps push families to breaking point.
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.
Rachel Reeves apologises for housing benefit claim error
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has formally apologised after the Mirror uncovered she received housing benefit while owning a property, sparking political controversy ahead of the general election.
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.
Full abolition of two-child benefit cap essential to cut poverty
New research reveals partial reforms to the controversial two-child benefit limit won't significantly reduce poverty, with experts calling for complete abolition to protect vulnerable families.
Benefit 2025 Advent Calendar: Ultimate Beauty Review
Get the inside scoop on Benefit Cosmetics' spectacular 2025 advent calendar. Discover if this beauty countdown to Christmas delivers value worth queuing for.
HMRC's child benefit crackdown targets travel fraud
UK tax authorities implement strict new measures to combat child benefit fraud, requiring families to prove children live with them when travelling overseas. Learn how this affects British parents.
Child Benefit Increase: New Rates and Dates Revealed
Millions of UK families will see their Child Benefit payments increase from April 2024. Discover the new rates, payment dates, and what it means for your household budget.
DWP Expands Bank Account Surveillance Powers
The DWP is dramatically expanding its powers to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a major crackdown on fraud. Here's how the new rules could affect you.
DWP data checks could change thousands' benefit payments
The Department for Work and Pensions has initiated new data checks that could affect thousands of benefit claimants' payments. Here's what you need to know.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Major Welfare Reform
The controversial two-child benefit limit faces elimination as Labour commits to scrapping the DWP policy, promising financial relief for struggling families across the UK.
Major DWP payment changes begin today
Major changes to DWP benefit payments begin today, affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Here's how the new rules impact Universal Credit, PIP, and other essential payments.
DWP confirms date for major benefits system changes
The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed when it will begin transferring millions of claimants to new accounts in a major benefits system overhaul that could affect how you receive payments.
Benefit cap leaves families with 50p daily after essentials
Shocking new research reveals the benefit cap is pushing thousands of UK families into extreme poverty, with some having less than 50p per person per day for food and other essentials after housing costs.
DWP Benefits Receiving May 2024 Payment Boost Revealed
Millions of Britons to see benefit payments increase this month as DWP implements annual uprating. Here's the complete list of qualifying benefits and what you need to know.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Under Review in Labour Budget
Exclusive: Cabinet minister signals potential end to controversial two-child benefit limit while Labour prepares massive tax hikes targeting Britain's wealthiest in autumn budget showdown.
Phillipson pressures Labour leaders to scrap benefit cap
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson intensifies pressure on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to scrap the controversial two-child benefit limit entirely, exposing internal Labour divisions over welfare reform.
DWP Confirms Benefit Payment Shake-Up for October 2025
Millions of benefit claimants face payment date changes as DWP moves all payments to digital system. Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension affected.
DWP intensifies PIP fraud prevention measures
The Department for Work and Pensions intensifies its fight against Personal Independence Payment fraud with enhanced verification and investigation protocols to protect taxpayer funds.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Impacts 1.6M Children
New analysis exposes how the controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing families deeper into poverty, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for Britain's most vulnerable children.
Labour's two-child benefit cap dilemma deepens
As pressure mounts on the Labour government, experts warn that tinkering around the edges of the controversial two-child benefit cap fails to address child poverty crisis. Discover why campaigners demand wholesale reform.
Two-Child Benefit Cap: What You Need to Know
The UK's two-child benefit limit explained: How this policy affects family finances and why campaigners demand its abolition as child poverty rises.
Labour keeps two-child benefit cap in budget U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms controversial two-child benefit cap will remain despite previous Labour criticism, sparking immediate backlash from anti-poverty campaigners and MPs.
Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap to Fight Child Poverty
New analysis reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit as poverty rates soar. Discover why campaigners and cross-party MPs demand immediate action.
Reeves faces Labour rebellion over benefit cap plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves risks igniting fresh Labour turmoil as she prepares to replace the controversial two-child benefit cap with a new tapered system, facing opposition from her own MPs.
Reeves to scrap two-child benefit cap in budget
Exclusive: Labour government set to deliver major welfare reform as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to lift controversial two-child limit on benefits in Autumn Budget announcement.
DWP Warning: New Phone Scam Targets Benefit Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions issues urgent warning about convincing new phone scam targeting Universal Credit and benefit recipients across the UK.
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