Thousands of women across the UK who raised children during the 1980s and 1990s may be unknowingly missing out on state pension payments worth an average of £7,859, due to historic errors in National Insurance (NI) records. What Happened? Between April 6, 1978, and April 5, 2010, the UK government ran a program called Home ...
The UK government has confirmed that the State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028, impacting millions of future retirees. The change is part of a long-term strategy to ensure the sustainability of the State Pension system in light of rising life expectancies and an aging population. Here’s everything you ...
Thousands of UK drivers could see their car insurance policies cancelled as HMRC enforces rules that impact how vehicles are classified for personal and business use. The crackdown particularly affects those using their personal cars for delivering items sold on online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Vinted, and Depop. Under HMRC’s definition of trading, ...
The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new Green Paper titled Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working. The paper proposes major changes to disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit (UC). However, disability rights groups and experts are calling it a “bogus” consultation, ...
The UK government has confirmed a major restructuring of its welfare system, merging two key benefits—Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). The move is part of a broader initiative to simplify benefits, reduce welfare costs, and encourage more people into work. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to introduce ...
The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that 57,000 benefit claimants will receive compensation of up to £5,000 following errors in the transition from legacy benefits to Universal Credit (UC). The payments aim to rectify financial losses suffered by disabled claimants who lost Severe Disability Premiums (SDP) and Enhanced Disability Premiums (EDP) ...
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 UK government has introduced a new initiative aimed at helping households manage rising energy costs by offering discounts of up to £250 per year. The scheme is targeted at residents living near new or upgraded electricity pylons and aims to encourage community support for essential infrastructure development. The program is part of the government’s ...