DWP Confirms No New Assessments for Eight Benefits Claimant Groups Under 'Right to Try' Rules Thursday, June 4, 2026 dwp pip universalcredit esa righttotry disability benefits workcapability volunteering assessment The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has clarified the application of the new ‘Right to Try’ regulations, assuring claimants that beginning paid work or volunteering will no longer automatically result in … 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 Urged to Halt Payments for 1.6 Million Mental Health Benefit Claimants Monday, April 27, 2026 dwp welfare mentalhealth benefits universalcredit iainduncansmith dependency workcapability claims tax Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has sharply criticized the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for what he describes as “absurd” welfare payments to those with mental health conditions. He blames lenient … Read More
Thousands on Universal Credit Face £206 Monthly Payment Cut Under New Labour Policy Thursday, April 2, 2026 universalcredit lcwra dwp labour benefits disability workcapability esa sicknesspayment welfarereform Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are poised to experience a sharp reduction in their monthly payments as the Labour government implements a significant reform targeting health-related support. Starting April 6, 2026, … Read More