For many pensioners across Britain, the hope of a higher state pension feels like a long-overdue reward after years of hard work. But this week, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has firmly shut down one of the most ambitious calls for change yet a proposal that would have seen weekly payments soar to … Read more
The UK government has announced a major step forward in its mission to help sick and disabled people move into meaningful work and escape poverty. Through a £167.2 million expansion of the Connect to Work programme, more than 40,000 additional people will receive tailored employment support, marking a significant effort to break long-term barriers that … Read more
If you receive Universal Credit or you’re thinking about applying soon, it’s time to pay attention.From April 2026, some of the biggest changes in years will take effect and they could make a huge difference to how much money people get each month. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the standard … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a new wave of measures aimed at tightening up the Personal Independence Payment system. Officials say the goal is to stop fraud and protect taxpayers’ money.But many disability groups fear the changes could make life harder for genuine claimants who already find the benefits process confusing and … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions has quietly reminded millions of people across the country that there’s more to Universal Credit than the monthly payment that lands in their account. Hidden within the benefit system are small but powerful sources of extra help and if you’re claiming Universal Credit, you could get support worth as … Read more
This winter, millions of older people across the UK will receive an important helping hand to cope with rising heating bills. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that more than nine million people born before 22 September 1959 will soon receive a Winter Fuel Payment worth between £100 and £300, depending on … Read more
When illness arrives or a long-term condition becomes part of daily life, the first shock is often financial. Wages dip, costs rise, and suddenly the simplest tasks getting to appointments, heating the home when you’re unwell, buying equipment carry a price tag. The UK benefits system was built to steady people in exactly these moments, … Read more
Across the United Kingdom, millions of motorists start their engines each morning without realizing that the rules governing their right to drive are changing faster than ever. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a small hatchback, a family SUV, or one of the new electric vans now dominating British roads, 2025 has already introduced several … Read more
Across the United Kingdom, hundreds of thousands of people live with physical or mental challenges that make getting around difficult. For many, driving or even accessing transport independently would be impossible without the help of special support. That’s where the Motability Scheme steps in a life-changing programme designed to give people with disabilities more freedom, … Read more
If you’re still receiving one of the older-style benefits, it’s important to know that big changes are on the way. The Government has announced that by March 2026, four of these “legacy benefits” will completely end. This is part of a wider plan by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to simplify the system … Read more