The two-child benefit cap, implemented in 2017, restricts financial support through Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit to the first two children in a household. As of June 2025, this policy remains in effect, impacting over 1.6 million children across the UK . With …
As housing costs continue to rise in the UK, Universal Credit remains a crucial support system for tenants struggling to meet their rent obligations. Understanding the nuances of rent support, eligibility criteria, and additional assistance options is …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a landmark pension reform that could see 20 million UK households up to £1,000 better off. The initiative aims to consolidate smaller pension pots, increase returns, reduce administrative costs, and deliver better value for savers. …
The UK government has announced a new £250 Cost of Living Payment scheduled for June 2025, aiming to support low-income households amidst ongoing financial challenges. This payment is part of the Household Support Fund (HSF), …
People with disabilities in England may still be entitled to a free bus pass, even amid recent adjustments to disability benefit eligibility rules. Free Bus Travel Still Accessible Despite Changes in Disability Benefits Under new …
The UK government has confirmed that the State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. This change affects individuals born between 6 March 1961 and 5 April 1977. The adjustment …
A major change to the Universal Credit support scheme is on the way — and it will mean a £500 boost for many families. Under the new plan, all Universal Credit claimants will soon be able to claim free school …
The UK government has announced a £3,000 compensation payout for women born in the 1950s affected by changes to the state pension age. This decision follows years of campaigning by the Women Against State Pension …
The UK government has announced significant changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system, set to take effect in November 2026. These reforms aim to tighten eligibility criteria, impacting many current and prospective claimants. However, approximately 700,000 pensioners aged 65 …
Thousands of UK pensioners could be missing out on an average of £11,725 due to State Pension underpayments. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has identified a large number of cases where eligible pensioners—mainly …
