Parents spend 76% of income on bills
A mother of three welcomes the two-child benefit cap scrap, revealing the financial strain of parenting as new data shows families are cutting back on essentials.
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Reeves' Budget: Fraud Crackdown, Tax Rises Loom
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares benefit fraud crackdown to raise £1.2bn in Budget. Scrapping two-child cap and potential tax increases revealed. Full analysis of economic measures.
Reeves' Budget: Fraud Crackdown and Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares benefit fraud crackdown and potential tax rises in upcoming Budget. Get the latest on the £1.2bn plan and its impact.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit limit in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit in Wednesday's Budget, a move experts say will help lift children out of poverty. Discover Labour's anti-poverty strategy.
HMRC wrongly strips child benefit from thousands
HMRC faces scrutiny after using faulty Home Office data to wrongly remove child benefit from nearly 4,000 parents. Treasury committee demands answers over 'costly error'.
23,500 families lose child benefit in data error
Thousands of UK families had child benefit suspended due to flawed Home Office travel data. An MP demands an urgent inquiry into the anti-fraud crackdown failures. Read the full story.
ChatGPT Faces 7 Lawsuits Over Psychological Harm Claims
OpenAI confronts unprecedented legal battles as claimants allege ChatGPT caused severe mental health crises, destroyed careers, and spread dangerous misinformation in landmark cases.
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.
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.
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.
Universal Credit warning: Claimants risk court action
Exclusive: DWP issues urgent warning as Universal Credit claimants risk legal action and benefit cuts for common application errors - here's how to protect your payments.
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.
DWP Warning: Benefit Overpayments System Error
The Department for Work and Pensions alerts benefit claimants about potential overpayments due to system errors - here's what you need to know and do next.
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.
Secret banking rule lets you claim £100s
Discover the little-known banking regulation that allows UK consumers to claim hundreds of pounds in compensation for unfair charges and poor service from their banks.
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.
DWP reveals why PIP payments are being restricted
The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on controversial new restrictions affecting Personal Independence Payment claims, revealing the data-driven approach behind the changes affecting vulnerable claimants across the UK.
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.
DWP Universal Credit warning for all claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions issues urgent guidance for Universal Credit claimants about crucial reporting requirements that could affect payments.
5 DWP Rules That Could Boost Your Universal Credit
Discover five crucial DWP regulations that could significantly increase your Universal Credit payments and help you claim thousands of pounds you might be missing out on.
Ex-DWP Worker's Universal Credit Warning: 5-Day Rule
A former DWP employee reveals crucial Universal Credit deadlines that could make or break your claim. Discover the hidden rules that could save you from payment delays and sanctions.
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.
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