DWP Urged to End Cash Benefits for Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD Claimants Wednesday, April 29, 2026 dwp welfare benefits anxiety depression adhd tonyblair disability policy reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing renewed pressure to halt cash benefits for claimants with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair’s think tank has called on the Labour … Read More
DWP Urged to Halt Payments for 1.6 Million Mental Health Benefit Claimants Monday, April 27, 2026 dwp welfare mentalhealth benefits universalcredit iainduncansmith dependency workcapability claims tax Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has sharply criticized the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for what he describes as “absurd” welfare payments to those with mental health conditions. He blames lenient … Read More
DWP Increases Winter Fuel Payment by £100 for State Pensioners Living Alone Monday, April 27, 2026 dwp pensioners winterfuelpayment fuelsupport statepension socialsecurity benefits heatingcosts claimdeadline eligibility The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced an increase in the Winter Fuel Payment for state pensioners living alone, raising the amount by £100 for the upcoming winter season of 2026–2027. This boost aims to … Read More
'Skint' DWP Influencers Guide Universal Credit Claimants to Freebies and Discounts Monday, April 27, 2026 universalcredit benefits discounts family influencers freebies dwp parenting socialmedia accessibility Families relying on Universal Credit or other benefits are turning to social media influencers for practical advice on stretching their budgets. A growing number of influencers, particularly on Instagram, are sharing tips on … Read More
HMRC Urges Parents Earning Under £80K to Check Child Benefit Eligibility Sunday, April 26, 2026 hmrc childbenefit parents income pension nationalinsurance benefits eligibility finance family HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a crucial reminder to parents earning under £80,000 to review their eligibility for Child Benefit, a payment that could significantly ease family finances. Despite over 1.4 million … Read More
DWP’s Universal Credit Rules Penalize Young Apprentices by Reducing Family Income by £340 a Week Thursday, April 23, 2026 universalcredit dwp apprenticeships youthemployment socialsecurity benefits childbenefit jobtraining apprenticeshippenalty youthunemployment Young people from low-income families across the UK are facing a troubling dilemma due to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) policies. When a 16-year-old begins an apprenticeship, current rules classify them as … Read More