Housingbenefit

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

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 solihull council debt writeoff counciltax businessrates housingbenefit finance localgovernment arrears

Solihull Council has officially written off £560,869 in outstanding debts that were deemed unrecoverable. This significant amount includes arrears from council tax, business rates, and housing benefit overpayments accumulated … Read More

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 birmingham exemptaccommodation supportedhousing housingbenefit socialhousing exploitation winsongreen privateproviders publicfunds vulnerabletenants

Beneath the surface of Birmingham’s urban landscape lies a troubling reality, vividly illustrated by a modest terraced house in Winson Green. Within its walls, four men live under conditions that expose a state-sanctioned … Read More

Monday, January 12, 2026 dwp universalcredit esa migration benefits incomerelated transition claimants housingbenefit managedmigration

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to end income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), a benefit currently claimed by approximately 650,000 people. This benefit is being phased out and fully replaced … Read More

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