Thousands on Universal Credit Face Council Tax Hikes Up to £1,000 After Benefit Changes Tuesday, November 18, 2025 universalcredit counciltax somerset disability welfarereform lcwra esa hardshipscheme socialcare localgovernment Thousands of Universal Credit recipients in Somerset have been confronted with significantly higher council tax bills—some rising by as much as £1,000—following recent adjustments to the council tax reduction scheme. More … Read More
People on Universal Credit to Receive £312 Annual Increase After DWP Law Change Saturday, November 15, 2025 universalcredit dwp welfarereform disabilitysupport employmentsupport inflation socialsecurity healthelement disabilityrights governmentpolicy Universal Credit recipients are set to receive an additional £312 annually thanks to a recent law change introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Universal Credit Act 2025, now enacted as an Act of … Read More
DWP Confirms ESA to Universal Credit Migration and Key Welfare Reforms by 2026 Saturday, November 8, 2025 dwp universalcredit esa pip welfarereform disability benefits employmentsupport socialsecurity healthelement The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined its plan to complete the migration of claimants on income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to Universal Credit by March 2026. This move includes … Read More