Millions of Universal Credit claimants across the UK are set to receive a significant financial boost as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed an increase of £775 per year. The uplift, which takes effect from April 2026, aims to support low-income households amid the rising cost of living. What is Changing in ...
The UK government has unveiled a series of welfare reforms aimed at cutting benefit spending and tightening eligibility criteria for disability-related support. The changes primarily impact Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit (UC), with the government citing financial sustainability and workforce reintegration as key priorities. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates that ...
Thousands of low-income workers across the UK are set to receive a £100 weekly boost following a significant change to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced this reform to extend financial protection to workers who were previously ineligible for SSP due to low earnings. The change, which ...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new opportunity for Britons to boost their state pension payments by up to £434 per month. The scheme, aimed at those with gaps in their National Insurance (NI) contributions, allows individuals to voluntarily top up their NI record and increase their pension entitlement. This announcement ...