DWP Announces Stricter £283 Weekly Benefit Cap for 2026/27 – Full Details and Eligible Benefits Tuesday, April 14, 2026 dwp benefits benefitcap universalcredit housingbenefit childbenefit taxyear2026 claimants statepension support The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced updated benefit cap rates for the 2026/27 tax year, impacting claimants receiving certain benefits. These caps, effective from last week, set strict limits on the … Read More
DWP Imposes Benefit Caps Affecting 119,000 Households Ahead of Christmas Saturday, December 20, 2025 benefits universalcredit housingbenefit dwp benefitcap claimants households christmas financialaid welfare As the festive season approaches, thousands of families relying on government support are facing financial strain due to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit cap. Currently, 119,000 households have their … Read More
The Budget Decision Poised to Transform the Lives of 67,000 Poorest Children in Birmingham Wednesday, November 26, 2025 childpoverty universalcredit benefitcap birmingham twochildlimit budget2025 labour socialpolicy familysupport costofliving Birmingham is home to more families with three or more children than any other UK city, making today’s Budget decision particularly significant for its poorest households. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is widely expected to remove … Read More