DWP to Increase Universal Credit Payments by £608 for Large Families with New Rule Change Saturday, March 7, 2026 universalcredit dwp childbenefit welfare twochildcap labour costofliving familysupport poverty politics The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement a significant change to Universal Credit rules, allowing families with more than two children to receive substantially higher payments. Beginning in April, the … Read More
Birmingham's Poorest Areas to Gain Hundreds More Each Month from Universal Credit Reform Sunday, March 1, 2026 birmingham universalcredit childbenefit poverty welfare labour hardship familysupport income policy Several of Birmingham’s most deprived communities stand to benefit significantly from a major upcoming change to Universal Credit rules. Areas such as Sparkhill North, Sparkbrook South, Small Heath Park, Saltley East, … Read More
HMRC Increases Child Benefit Payments for Parents of Children Born After 2010 Sunday, February 22, 2026 hmrc childbenefit parents pensions nationalinsurance benefits taxyear2027 education claim childcare HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is set to increase Child Benefit payments for parents with children born after 2010. For the tax year ending 5 April 2027, the Child Benefit rate will rise to £27.05 per week for the first or … Read More
£300 One-Off Cost of Living Payments Available for Certain UK Households Monday, January 26, 2026 costofliving payments dwp householdsupport newcastle councils financialaid energysupport childbenefit winterhelp One-off cost of living payments of up to £300 are being issued to eligible households in parts of the UK as part of a targeted winter support scheme. These payments are funded by the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) … Read More
HMRC Warns UK Self-Employed on £1,000 Earnings Rule Amid 2024/25 Tax Return Deadline Sunday, January 18, 2026 hmrc selfassessment taxreturn selfemployed paye capitalgains childbenefit paymentplan taxdeadline interestrates HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is preparing to issue fines to UK households who work for themselves if they fail to file a tax return despite earning over £1,000. According to the latest HMRC figures, more than 12 million … Read More
HMRC to Begin Issuing £100 Fines as Self-Assessment Deadline Approaches Friday, January 16, 2026 hmrc selfassessment taxreturns fines deadline selfemployed taxpenalties childbenefit incometax taxhelp HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is set to start issuing £100 fines in just two weeks to those who miss the self-assessment tax return deadline. Millions of self-employed individuals and higher earners across the UK are urged to … Read More