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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.
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.
Kyle's Workers' Rights Reforms Transform UK Employment
Groundbreaking workers' rights reforms championed by Kyle promise to reshape Britain's employment sector with enhanced protections and fairer workplace practices.
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.
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.
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.
DWP enlists Premier League clubs to tackle benefit fraud
The Department for Work and Pensions enlists Premier League football clubs in groundbreaking initiative to identify fraudulent benefit claims, using club membership data to cross-reference information.
Reeves: No Scrapping of Two-Child Benefit Cap Under Labour
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares Labour will not abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit or raise taxes in an emergency budget, signalling a major shift in fiscal policy.
400,000 PIP claimants risk losing benefits in DWP review
Hundreds of thousands of disabled Brits face benefit cuts as DWP launches review of Personal Independence Payment awards. Discover if you're affected and what action to take.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Creating 'Corridor Classrooms', Labour Warns
The controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing schools to the brink, with pupils reportedly learning in corridors. Labour sounds the alarm on a growing educational divide.
DWP Shake-Up: 4 Key Benefits Face Payment Changes
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions is rolling out significant changes to how millions of Britons on Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension, and ESA will receive their payments. Here's what you need to know.
Calls to Scrap "Cruel" Two-Child Benefit Cap Intensify
Pressure mounts on the government as a coalition of charities, MPs, and faith leaders demands the immediate abolition of the two-child benefit limit, citing soaring child poverty and its devastating impact on families across the UK.
10 Urgent HMRC Tax Warnings for UK Taxpayers
UK taxpayers are being alerted to ten critical HMRC deadlines and pitfalls that could lead to hefty fines. From Child Benefit to side hustles, ensure you're compliant.
DWP changes payment dates for 22 benefits in April
The Department for Work and Pensions announces significant changes to payment schedules for 22 benefits this April, affecting millions of claimants across England, Scotland, and Wales.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus for PIP and DLA Claimants
Millions of PIP, DLA and other benefit claimants across the UK are set to receive an annual tax-free £10 Christmas Bonus from the DWP in December. Here's who qualifies and when to expect it.
Powell: Fund child benefit cap axe with gambling tax
Shadow minister Lucy Powell proposes a significant increase in gambling levies to fund the abolition of the controversial two-child benefit limit, setting the stage for a major Labour policy debate.
DWP confirms 6.7% benefits increase for millions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the largest real-terms increase in benefits for decades. Millions on Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension will see payments rise by 6.7% from April 2024. Here's what you need to know.
Stars Unite for Palestine at Massive London Benefit Concert
Exclusive inside look at the powerful 'Together for Palestine' benefit concert, where music icons and 20,000 supporters gathered at OVO Arena Wembley to call for an immediate end to the conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Winter Heating Payment: Claim £55.25 from DWP
Thousands of households across Scotland are set to receive a £55.25 Winter Heating Payment from the DWP this month. Here's who qualifies and the key dates you need to know.
Stars Unite for Palestine in Powerful Wembley Arena Concert
Wembley Arena hosted a historic benefit concert, 'Together for Palestine', featuring massive artists like Dua Lipa and Young Fathers, raising crucial funds and awareness for humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
DWP PIP Reforms: Millions Face Benefit Cuts
Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see disabled claimants reassessed under stricter criteria as DWP considers replacing PIP with vouchers and one-off grants.
DWP Confirms Timeline for Major PIP Benefit Overhaul
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the detailed timeline for its radical reform of Personal Independence Payment, moving away from cash payments to a new system of tailored support.
UK Scraps Two-Child Benefit Cap in Major Policy U-Turn
The UK government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit cap, a move hailed as a 'monumental step' that will lift thousands of children out of poverty and end years of financial hardship for struggling families.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Pushes Families to the Brink
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, with families facing impossible choices between heating and eating as the cost of living soars.
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