DWP Increases Remote Benefits Awards, Halving In-Person Assessments for Disabled Claimants Monday, February 2, 2026 dwp pip benefits assessments disability remote labour government claimants healthcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has significantly reduced the number of face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), opting instead for remote evaluations. Since the last general election, … Read More
Full List of West Midlands Schools Offering Free Breakfast as 84 New Clubs Launch Sunday, February 1, 2026 westmidlands breakfastclubs freemeals education dfe schoolprograms childwellbeing attendance government parentsupport Thousands of children across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region will soon enjoy free breakfasts at school, thanks to the launch of 84 new breakfast clubs. According to the Department for Education (DfE), around … Read More
Certain State Pensioners to Receive £150 Cost of Living Bonus This February Saturday, January 31, 2026 pensioners energy warmhomediscount costofliving winter government benefits electricity support energybills This winter, some of the most financially vulnerable pensioners will receive a £150 cost of living bonus from the Government to help ease their energy expenses. Low-income seniors who qualify for the Warm Home Discount (WHD) … Read More
Transport Minister Emphasizes Safety for Women and Girls on Midlands Trains Friday, January 30, 2026 transport safety women trains publicownership westmidlands britishtransportpolice railfares punctuality government sport Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has declared improving safety for women and girls on public transport a central government priority. Speaking during her visit to Wolverhampton Railway Station, she highlighted the upcoming … Read More
DWP Pledges Adjustment to Universal Credit Following Surge to Eight Million Claimants Wednesday, January 28, 2026 universalcredit dwp claimants welfare benefits government reforms pandemic employment sickness The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to “rebalance” Universal Credit (UC) payments in response to a significant rise in claimants, which surged by over one million in 2025. This marks the … Read More
State Pensioners Urged to Act as Automatic £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payments End Wednesday, January 28, 2026 pensioners dwp winterfuel benefits claim 2026 payment eligibility fuel government State pensioners are being reminded that the automatic £300 Winter Fuel Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will no longer be made automatically for 2026. To ensure you receive this support, the deadline … Read More