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Thousands of vulnerable and low-income Londoners set to have their council tax support slashed

Green-led London council plans to cut council tax support for people with ‘limited capability for work’

Evening Standard · Oct 1

50,000 more families hit by benefit deductions after two-child cap removed

Thousands of families are estimated to have missed out following the change

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Millions of benefit claimants face ‘intrusive’ investigations, experts warn

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners will soon be affected by the scheme

The Independent UK · Sep 24

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'We'll end benefits street': Tories vow to ban long-term claimants from buying alcohol and cigarettes

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says the welfare system is currently ‘unfair to others’

Evening Standard · Sep 23

DWP told to end cash PIP and Universal Credit payments for young claimants with depression

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The Independent UK · Sep 23

Woman Pocketed £44K in Benefits by Claiming She Was Single, Then Investigators Found Her Wedding Photos

Judith Blackmore received a suspended 16-month sentence after failing to disclose her partner while claiming £44,415 in Universal Credit and council tax reductions.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18

DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2026: Four Groups Who Won't Get Up to £300 Even If They Meet the Age Rule

Pensioners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland could receive up to £300 for winter 2026 to 2027, but four groups are excluded and higher-income recipients may repay it.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

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Number of UK Children in Never-Worked Households Hits 13-Year High as Job Vacancies Fall

UK children in never-worked households reached 252,000, the highest since 2013, as job vacancies fell to 707,000 in May to July.

International Business Times UK · Sep 2

What the new UK school uniform rules mean for parents and children

More than three million children are set to benefit from free school meals and breakfast clubs

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Nearly One Million Young People Out of Work and Education as Minister Criticises Benefits System

The UK Government's Jobs Guarantee aims to reduce youth unemployment by offering subsidised work to over 90,000 young people, addressing barriers like limited experience and low confidence

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

£500 School Lunch Bill: How Much UK Parents Could Save With Choosing Free School Meals This Year

From September 2026, all children in Universal Credit households in England will qualify for free school meals, potentially saving families significant costs on school lunches.

International Business Times UK · Aug 20

DWP Payments Are Coming Early This August: Check If Your Benefit Is on the List

How the DWP's early payment schedule affects 11 key benefits this August bank holiday. Learn which payments are impacted and how to manage your budget effectively.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Reform criticised for ‘senseless and cruel’ ban on all foreign nationals claiming benefits

Nigel Farage’s party says there would be only a small number of exceptions, including the War Widows Pension and Armed Forces compensation

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Millions of benefit claimants to receive their payments two days early

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The Independent UK · Aug 15

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International Business Times UK · Aug 14

HMRC Gives Parents £2 for Every £8 Paid Into Childcare Account: Who Can Claim £2,000

The UK government's Tax-Free Childcare scheme offers families up to £2,000 annually towards childcare costs, with a 20% top-up for eligible accounts, benefiting working parents with children under 11.

International Business Times UK · Aug 14

DWP Universal Credit and State Pension Payments to Arrive 3 Days Early Before August Bank Holiday

The DWP will issue early payments for Universal Credit, State Pension, and other benefits due to the August bank holiday, ensuring recipients receive funds before the weekend disruption.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

57-Year-Old Lands Dream Job, Buys New Clothes: DWP Then Says It Hired Him by Mistake

A 57-year-old Wrexham jobseeker faced age discrimination after being mistakenly placed on a youth employment scheme by the DWP. Explore the implications for older workers and the challenges in the job market.

Evening Standard · Aug 6

Man and woman arrested over £200,000 benefits scam during raids on London homes

Designer handbags were among the luxury goods found during the raids on homes in Ealing and Harrow

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

Universal Credit top-up for teenagers to avoid apprenticeship 'cliff edge'

HOUSEHOLDS receiving Universal Credit are set to get access to more money to help teenagers take on apprenticeships.

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Parents on universal credit offered up to £4,500 a year to help teenagers into apprenticeships

Ministers believe fewer young people will be discouraged from applying for apprenticeships for fear their family might lose out on benefits

The Independent UK · Jul 27

How savings can affect you claiming Universal Credit and other benefits

It’s important to build financial resilience - but also to know how changing assets can impact your claims

Evening Standard · Jul 14

Flagship Tory council to cut universal free school meals for children in London

Hundreds of families in Westminster will have to start paying for their children’s school meals after the Conservatives reversed a Labour policy

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Calls grow for government to increase universal credit for 66-year-olds

There is evidence the longer wait for their state pension will ‘harm’ 66-year-olds who are unable to keep working until 67, Work and Pensions Committee said

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Less than 2% of rents affordable for benefit claimants, report warns

People are being forced into a ‘cycle of debt, poverty and homelessness’, a charity chief said

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

DWP Explains Why Eligible Universal Credit Claimants Won't Lose Money During the Benefit Switch

Legacy benefit claimants moving to Universal Credit receive transitional protection to prevent immediate income loss. Eligible households are safeguarded during the managed migration programme, ensuring financial stability.

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