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
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
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
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
The UK Government is stepping up its fight against benefit fraud with new powers that will change how people’s claims are checked. From April 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will begin using stronger eligibility checks, including new powers to monitor bank accounts and verify information automatically. These changes are part of a … Read more