Five DWP Benefits Exempt from Proposed 'Ration Card' System to Remain as Cash Monday, June 1, 2026 benefits universalcredit dwp conservatives crippling disability policy restrictions rationcards taxpayer The Conservative Party has unveiled plans to replace cash payments of Universal Credit for criminals with a restricted bank card system, often referred to as “ration cards.” This initiative, inspired by the Aspen … Read More
DWP Proposes £339 Weekly Support for Certain Universal Credit Claimants to Boost Apprenticeships Saturday, May 30, 2026 dwp universalcredit apprenticeships neets welfare youthunemployment bursary milburnreport childbenefit labour The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering a groundbreaking plan to provide financial support to parents whose children take up apprenticeships. This initiative targets 16 and 17-year-olds and is part of the … Read More
I'm considering a workplace car scheme - how will it affect my Universal Credit? Monday, May 25, 2026 universalcredit benefitsinkind workplacebenefits electriccar incomecalculation dwp takehomepay benefitclaimants workscheme finance A Universal Credit claimant recently expressed confusion about how participating in a workplace car scheme might affect their benefits. They had opted for an electric car benefit in kind, which reduced their take-home pay. … Read More
DWP Universal Credit Rule Change Boosts Claimants by £304 Per Month Saturday, May 23, 2026 universalcredit dwp benefits childelement twochildlimit familysupport government payments policychange claimants The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant boost to Universal Credit payments, providing families with an additional £304 per child each month. Importantly, eligible claimants do not need to apply … Read More
DWP Announces £53 Weekly Cut for Some Universal Credit Claimants Friday, May 22, 2026 dwp universalcredit lcwra payments disability workcapability benefits claimants assessment policy The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a significant reduction in Universal Credit payments for certain claimants under the limited capacity for work and work-related activity (LCWRA) component. From April … Read More
DWP Implements Changes to Carer's Allowance Payments Starting Friday Friday, May 22, 2026 carersallowance dwp benefits caring welfare ukgovernment payments universalcredit support finance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed that changes to Carer’s Allowance payments will take effect from Friday morning, May 22. Due to the late May Bank Holiday on Monday, May 25, the DWP will make … Read More