DWP Ends Two-Child Benefit Limit, Helping 1.5 Million Children Friday, April 10, 2026 dwp universalcredit childpoverty twochildlimit labourparty benefitreform socialpolicy childwelfare incomesupport government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a landmark policy change under the Labour government by removing the two-child benefit limit for Universal Credit claimants. This decision has been celebrated by … Read More
DWP Introduces 'Right to Try' Rule for Three Key Benefits to Support Disabled Workers Friday, April 10, 2026 dwp benefits disability employment universalcredit esa pip volunteering socialsecurity policy The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled its new ‘Right to Try’ plan, a significant reform designed to encourage people receiving certain benefits to engage in work or volunteering without the fear of losing … Read More
State Pension Increases by £44 Weekly in April, Providing Boost for Pensioners Thursday, April 9, 2026 statepension pensionincrease dwp pensioncredit retirement nationalinsurance livingcosts financialsupport ukgovernment pensioners The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant increase in the State Pension, effective from April. The full new State Pension will rise from £230.25 per week to £241.30, delivering an extra £11.05 … Read More
DWP Calls on PIP Claimants to Provide Evidence in Comprehensive Review Thursday, April 9, 2026 dwp pip review disability benefits claimants accessibility independence assessment socialsecurity The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched an important call for evidence on the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), seeking input from claimants and stakeholders alike. Under the Labour government, … Read More
Bumper £966 State Pension Payments Announced - But Many Will Miss Out Thursday, April 9, 2026 statepension nationalinsurance retirement pensions dwp contractedout basicpension qualifyingyears pensionincrease ukpensions Starting Monday, April 6, state pensioners will see a substantial boost in their payments, but not everyone will benefit equally. Those receiving the new full state pension will get an extra £575 annually, raising the weekly … Read More
State Pensioners Can Claim Up to £3,638 Extra from DWP Alongside Pension Credit Thursday, April 9, 2026 pensioncredit dwp pensioners caregiving benefits guaranteecredit statepension incomesupport meanstested financialaid State pensioners on low incomes who are caring for children or vulnerable young people may be eligible to receive an additional weekly payment of £69.98, an increase from the previous £67.42, starting April 6. Over the course … Read More