Motability Scheme 2026: Key tax and eligibility changes
Major tax changes to the Motability Scheme are set for July 2026, affecting VAT and Insurance Premium Tax reliefs for many users. Learn about the new rules and who is eligible.
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PIP payments to increase by 3.8% from April 2026
The DWP has announced a 3.8% rise in PIP and other disability benefits from April 6, 2026. Find out how the new weekly and four-weekly payment rates will affect you.
Check if you qualify for £146 DWP payment boost
Over 1.7 million people claim Attendance Allowance. If your health has worsened, you could increase your payments by £146 a month. Check your eligibility now.
Disabled Brits could save £700+ with Purpl in 2026
Disabled households face an extra £13,140 a year in costs. A new UK platform, Purpl, offers exclusive discounts to help save over £700 annually on essentials. Discover how to reduce the disability price tag.
Disability benefits to rise 3.8% from April 2026
The DWP has confirmed a 3.8% increase in weekly rates for PIP, DLA, Attendance and Carer's Allowance from April 2026. Find out your new payment amounts here.
3.8% Rise for Disability Benefits Confirmed for 2026
The DWP has announced a 3.8% increase in weekly payments for PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance starting April 2026. See the new rates and what it means for 3.9 million claimants.
Asda payout after driver's 'not disabled' comment to customer
A man with fibromyalgia and autism received a four-figure settlement from Asda after a delivery driver questioned his disability. The driver has since left the company. Read the full story.
Charity CEO turns down MBE over disability 'scapegoating'
Tressa Burke, head of Glasgow Disability Alliance, declined a New Year Honour, citing government policies she says demonise disabled people. Read her powerful statement.
Disability benefit rates to increase by 3.8% in April 2026
Millions on PIP, DLA, Attendance & Carer's Allowance will see weekly payments rise from April 2026. Check the new rates and what you need to know about the DWP uprating.
Martin Lewis clarifies ISA inheritance and tax rules
Money expert Martin Lewis explains the 'additional allowance' for spouses inheriting ISAs and warns of a potential 40% inheritance tax hit. Essential UK personal finance reading.
Arthritis sufferers may claim £441 monthly DWP benefit
Over 500,000 UK pensioners receive Attendance Allowance for arthritis. Find out if you're eligible for up to £441.40 every four weeks in tax-free support.
Martin Lewis clarifies 2027 ISA rule changes
Money expert Martin Lewis details the 2027 cash ISA limit cut to £12,000, tax rate rises, and why a popular workaround won't work. Plan your savings now.
Carer cancels benefits over UK immigration rule changes
A Ghanaian carer in the UK cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's disability allowance, fearing new immigration rules will block her settlement. Read her story.
Married couples can claim £1,258 tax break
Eligible married couples can claim up to £1,258 via the Marriage Tax Allowance. Learn how to reduce your tax bill and claim for the past four years.
Cash ISA Cut: Protect Your Savings from 2027
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Cash ISA allowance will drop from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s from 2027. Discover expert tips to shield your savings from tax and maximise your returns.
Carer's Allowance Scandal: System Failure Exposed
Independent review reveals DWP's catastrophic handling of carer's allowance, leaving thousands with life-altering debts. Labour must now deliver systemic reform and justice.
Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51
Acclaimed disability rights activist and author Alice Wong, a 'luminary of the disability justice movement', has died. Discover her powerful legacy and vision for a more inclusive world.
Dick Harris: Champion of Disability Rights Dies at 71
Dick Harris, a lifelong advocate for disability rights, has died aged 71. His work championed independent living and defied societal expectations. Read his inspiring story.
2 Changes That Could Increase Your Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance claimants over state pension age are urged to report two key changes that could increase their weekly payment to £110.40. Learn how to claim more.
HMRC's 8-Week Rule for Marriage Allowance Explained
HMRC reveals crucial details about the 8-week rule for marriage allowance claims - learn how to secure up to £252 tax relief and avoid common pitfalls.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
Motability car scheme overhaul: What disabled drivers need to know
Exclusive: The Motability car scheme for disabled people is undergoing significant reforms following a government review. Discover how these changes could affect thousands of recipients across the UK.
Universal Credit: 10,400 households get payment boost
Significant changes to Universal Credit thresholds mean thousands of British families will see their payments rise substantially from April 2024. Discover how the new earnings taper and work allowance adjustments could put more money in your pocket.
DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.
Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination
JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
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