All the benefits and pensions going up in April 2025 - is yours on the list?Most benefits will increase by 1.7%, with pensions rising by 4.4% due to the triple lock.
I believe Labour cares about those in need, but it must show that. It can't go on like this | Polly ToynbeeThe article highlights concerns over Labour's potential cuts to disability benefits amidst broader budget deficits, questioning the morality of targeting vulnerable groups.
DWP delivers fresh compensation details for thousands of benefit claimantsThe DWP is compensating 57,000 individuals impacted by benefit transitions, following court rulings regarding lost disability premiums.
Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefitsThe UK government is limiting universal credit benefits for under-22s with disabilities to cut welfare costs.
I believe Labour cares about those in need, but it must show that. It can't go on like this | Polly ToynbeeThe article highlights concerns over Labour's potential cuts to disability benefits amidst broader budget deficits, questioning the morality of targeting vulnerable groups.
DWP delivers fresh compensation details for thousands of benefit claimantsThe DWP is compensating 57,000 individuals impacted by benefit transitions, following court rulings regarding lost disability premiums.
Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefitsThe UK government is limiting universal credit benefits for under-22s with disabilities to cut welfare costs.
Scrapping two-child benefit limit would still leave 100,000 young Britons in poverty'The two-child limit and benefit cap need reform to effectively reduce child poverty.Tens of thousands of children remain at risk due to the benefit cap.
Deep cuts, Pip and right to try' work: the key changes in UK benefits overhaulChanges to personal independence payments will require higher scoring to qualify, aiming to rebalance incentives for disabled individuals and those actively seeking work.
Faisal Islam: Labour's plan for the broken welfare system throws up a bigger dilemmaThe government plans to reform the welfare system to control costs, focusing on health-related benefits and job support for those capable of work.
I have 7 in my bank account': how the two-child benefit cap changed BritainThe two-child benefit cap is causing severe financial hardship for families, affecting their ability to support their children.
Universal credit tax rate hindering employment efforts, says Blick RothenbergThe new Government must address the 55% effective tax rate on Universal Credit recipients to reduce unemployment.
Scrapping two-child benefit limit would still leave 100,000 young Britons in poverty'The two-child limit and benefit cap need reform to effectively reduce child poverty.Tens of thousands of children remain at risk due to the benefit cap.
Deep cuts, Pip and right to try' work: the key changes in UK benefits overhaulChanges to personal independence payments will require higher scoring to qualify, aiming to rebalance incentives for disabled individuals and those actively seeking work.
Faisal Islam: Labour's plan for the broken welfare system throws up a bigger dilemmaThe government plans to reform the welfare system to control costs, focusing on health-related benefits and job support for those capable of work.
I have 7 in my bank account': how the two-child benefit cap changed BritainThe two-child benefit cap is causing severe financial hardship for families, affecting their ability to support their children.
Universal credit tax rate hindering employment efforts, says Blick RothenbergThe new Government must address the 55% effective tax rate on Universal Credit recipients to reduce unemployment.
DWP to scrap system that let landlords deduct 480 million from tenants' benefitsThe DWP plans to eliminate a controversial system that automatically deducts benefits for landlord payments without tenant consultation.
DWP disability benefit changes to Universal Credit, ESA and PIP confirmedCuts to the DWP bill aim to enhance employment support and reduce benefits costs, despite internal party concerns.
DWP to scrap system that let landlords deduct 480 million from tenants' benefitsThe DWP plans to eliminate a controversial system that automatically deducts benefits for landlord payments without tenant consultation.
DWP disability benefit changes to Universal Credit, ESA and PIP confirmedCuts to the DWP bill aim to enhance employment support and reduce benefits costs, despite internal party concerns.
DWP forces over 680,000 people to pay for its own mistakesDWP's overpayment errors cause financial distress for claimants and need urgent reform.
DWP confirms major Universal Credit change coming in AprilThe Independent emphasizes the importance of on-ground journalism amid critical issues.
Universal Credit down: Users unable to access benefits accounts as gov.uk not workingThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism amid critical issues like reproductive rights and Universal Credit accessibility.
Government to overspend 8.6bn on benefits billThe Independent emphasizes delivering unbiased news while highlighting pressing societal issues like reproductive rights and economic reforms.
Thousands of DWP benefit claimants could get compensation after court battleThe Independent is committed to providing accessible journalism on critical issues while supporting individuals affected by systemic financial mismanagement.
DWP forces over 680,000 people to pay for its own mistakesDWP's overpayment errors cause financial distress for claimants and need urgent reform.
DWP confirms major Universal Credit change coming in AprilThe Independent emphasizes the importance of on-ground journalism amid critical issues.
Universal Credit down: Users unable to access benefits accounts as gov.uk not workingThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism amid critical issues like reproductive rights and Universal Credit accessibility.
Government to overspend 8.6bn on benefits billThe Independent emphasizes delivering unbiased news while highlighting pressing societal issues like reproductive rights and economic reforms.
Thousands of DWP benefit claimants could get compensation after court battleThe Independent is committed to providing accessible journalism on critical issues while supporting individuals affected by systemic financial mismanagement.
How DWP powers mean your landlord can take money from benefits paymentsDWP will reassess automated deductions from universal credit payments following a legal ruling deeming them unlawful without tenant consent.
Ministers scrap DWP program allowing landlords to tap into tenants' benefitsThe UK government is ending a controversial program that allowed landlords to deduct benefits from tenants without consent.
How DWP powers mean your landlord can take money from benefits paymentsDWP will reassess automated deductions from universal credit payments following a legal ruling deeming them unlawful without tenant consent.
Ministers scrap DWP program allowing landlords to tap into tenants' benefitsThe UK government is ending a controversial program that allowed landlords to deduct benefits from tenants without consent.
Parents of under-fives may be exempted from UK's two-child benefit limitUK ministers are exploring options to ease child poverty linked to the two-child benefit limit, particularly for parents with young children.
What to do if your benefits payments have been delayedBenefit payments are essential for many in the UK, and knowing how to handle delays is important for financial management.
Parents of under-fives may be exempted from UK's two-child benefit limitUK ministers are exploring options to ease child poverty linked to the two-child benefit limit, particularly for parents with young children.
What to do if your benefits payments have been delayedBenefit payments are essential for many in the UK, and knowing how to handle delays is important for financial management.
Are your benefits moving to universal credit? DWP 'migration' changes explainedLegacy benefits claimants will switch to universal credit by 2025 through managed migration.
Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stoppedOver 300,000 households lost their benefits for failing to transition to Universal Credit, highlighting the urgent deadlines and processes enforced by the DWP.
Taboola Data Reveals; Benefits Top of the Agenda for Brits in SeptemberThe DWP was the most discussed topic in the UK, driven by benefit changes and fraud concerns.
Are your benefits moving to universal credit? DWP 'migration' changes explainedLegacy benefits claimants will switch to universal credit by 2025 through managed migration.
Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stoppedOver 300,000 households lost their benefits for failing to transition to Universal Credit, highlighting the urgent deadlines and processes enforced by the DWP.
Taboola Data Reveals; Benefits Top of the Agenda for Brits in SeptemberThe DWP was the most discussed topic in the UK, driven by benefit changes and fraud concerns.
DWP confirms 57,000 benefit claimants will get compensation after court rulingThe DWP confirmed compensation for 57,000 benefit claimants affected by the transition to universal credit, highlighting critical welfare issues.
Inflation drop badly-timed' for benefit claimants as next increase revealedInflation rate drop raises concerns regarding benefit uprating for low-income families.
DWP confirms 57,000 benefit claimants will get compensation after court rulingThe DWP confirmed compensation for 57,000 benefit claimants affected by the transition to universal credit, highlighting critical welfare issues.
Inflation drop badly-timed' for benefit claimants as next increase revealedInflation rate drop raises concerns regarding benefit uprating for low-income families.
Reeves' growth drive rubbished as charity reveals scale of UK povertyEconomic growth alone is insufficient to alleviate poverty; targeted policies are necessary for significant improvement.
The Guardian view on poverty in Britain: desperation in plain sight | EditorialLabour governments significantly reduced poverty in Britain, but current benefit policies are trapping many in financial distress and exacerbating poverty levels.
Reeves' growth drive rubbished as charity reveals scale of UK povertyEconomic growth alone is insufficient to alleviate poverty; targeted policies are necessary for significant improvement.
The Guardian view on poverty in Britain: desperation in plain sight | EditorialLabour governments significantly reduced poverty in Britain, but current benefit policies are trapping many in financial distress and exacerbating poverty levels.
'I am being punished for my mother's death - with bedroom tax'Camden Council's delay in housing alternatives has left siblings Reece and Jada struggling under 'bedroom tax' penalties after their mother's death.
Benefit sanctions more likely for minority ethnic claimants, UK data showsBlack and minority ethnic claimants face higher rates of universal credit sanctions, highlighting systemic issues within the benefits system.
Masters graduate moans claiming benefits feels like 'full-time job'Joshua Bishop's experience underscores the challenges jobseekers face under the current welfare system, highlighting issues of bureaucracy and psychological stress.
Benefit sanctions more likely for minority ethnic claimants, UK data showsBlack and minority ethnic claimants face higher rates of universal credit sanctions, highlighting systemic issues within the benefits system.
Masters graduate moans claiming benefits feels like 'full-time job'Joshua Bishop's experience underscores the challenges jobseekers face under the current welfare system, highlighting issues of bureaucracy and psychological stress.
A day on the frontline of Britain's eviction crisisThe Independent champions unrestricted journalism to cover critical issues, emphasizing community struggles and the fight for equity in housing.
Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cutThe Labour government's Autumn Budget focuses on reducing draught duty and enhancing revenue from taxes on tobacco and soft drinks, while supporting electric vehicles.
Universal Credit claimants receive 420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmedLabour is lowering the cap on deductions from Universal Credit payments, benefiting 1.2 million households by allowing them to keep more of their benefits.
More than 1m households to get 420 budget boost in universal credit changeChanges to universal credit will benefit over 1 million of the UK's poorest households by capping deductions that repay short-term loans and debts.
Surprise fall in UK inflation badly timed for benefit recipientsUK inflation drop results in minimal benefit increase for state support recipients, impacting low- to middle-income families.
Two-thirds of UK benefits claimants with debts have gone without food'Two-thirds of benefits claimants with debts cannot afford food, highlighting the severe impact of financial instability and delays in universal credit payments.
DWP warns legacy benefits recipients to take immediate actionESA recipients must apply for Universal Credit within three months to avoid payment disruption as the DWP transitions to a simplified benefits system.
I don't do a monthly shop any more': life with unpredictable working hoursJessica Burns faces challenges managing her variable work hours and pay as a supermarket employee, impacting her budgeting, childcare, and stress levels.
@morkofScrapping two-child benefit limit would still leave 100,000 young Britons in poverty'The two-child limit and benefit cap need reform to effectively reduce child poverty.Tens of thousands of children remain at risk due to the benefit cap.
Martin Lewis clears up confusion over child benefit capMartin Lewis clarifies the two-child benefit cap under the Conservative government, affecting universal credit and tax credit eligibility for third children born after April 6, 2017.
Universal Credit days out London 2024: How to get discounted tickets for London Zoo, Tower of London and moreZSL London Zoo and Historic Royal Palaces offer discounted tickets to individuals receiving specific benefits for affordable family days out in London.