Jun. 23, 2026
Claiming Child Benefit for Teens? HMRC Sets an August 31 Deadline Parents Need to Know
HM Revenue and Customs has issued a reminder to parents and carers who claim Child Benefit for children aged 16 to 19. The message focuses
Jun. 22, 2026
DWP Provides Update on Universal Credit Migration Ahead of July 2026 Deadline
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an updated statement on the ongoing transition of claimants from legacy benefits to Universal Credit, as
Jun. 22, 2026
DWP Moves Toward June Deadline as Over 360,000 Benefit Claimants Face Universal Credit Transition
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is progressing with its managed migration plan to replace legacy benefits with Universal Credit, with a key deadline
Jun. 21, 2026
Summer Travel Warning for PIP Claimants as Extended Trips Can Affect Payments
As the summer holiday period begins, Personal Independence Payment claimants are being reminded to check the rules around travel abroad, as longer trips can lead
Jun. 21, 2026
Hundreds of Thousands Face Repeat PIP Reviews With No Change, Raising Questions for DWP
More than 500,000 people claiming Personal Independence Payment were reassessed last year without any change to their entitlement, according to new analysis that has renewed
Jun. 20, 2026
Couple Jailed After £628,000 DWP and Tax Fraud Case Exposes 17-Year “Double Life”
A married couple from Essex has been convicted in a major fraud case after unlawfully claiming more than £600,000 in benefits and evading tax over
Jun. 20, 2026
DWP Confirms 178 Conditions That May Qualify for £114 Weekly PIP Payments as Claimant Numbers Rise
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released updated figures confirming that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) support in the UK now spans 178 recognised
Jun. 19, 2026
DWP Sets Out 8 Metabolic Conditions That Can Qualify for £114 a Week in PIP
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the full list of eight metabolic conditions that currently qualify claimants for the enhanced £114 weekly rate
Jun. 19, 2026
£3,900 Pension Credit Letters Sent as DWP Targets Unclaimed Support for State Pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it is sending letters to state pensioners this year as part of a renewed effort to increase
Jun. 18, 2026
DWP Considers Major Benefits Overhaul That Could Change How Support Is Delivered
Millions of people claiming sickness and disability-related benefits could see changes to how their support is provided under proposals being examined by the government. The
Jun. 18, 2026
State Pension Is Not Automatic – Retirees Risk Delays Without a Claim
Retirees approaching State Pension age are being reminded that payments will not begin automatically unless a claim is submitted. Failing to apply can result in
Jun. 17, 2026
UK Inflation Holds at 2.8% as Air Fares Jump, Defying Expectations of a Rise
The UK’s inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.8% in the year to May, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics, surprising
