DWP Ordered to Reassess 200,000 Carer's Allowance Claims Amid Benefit Debt Scandal Sunday, December 21, 2025 carers dwp benefits allowance debt government labour caregiving reassessment scandal The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to review approximately 200,000 Carer’s Allowance claims following widespread criticism over how benefit debts have unfairly burdened carers. Carer’s Allowance … Read More
DWP Faces Criticism Over Misleading Update on Carer’s Allowance Failures Sunday, December 21, 2025 dwp carers allowance failings benefits review systemic debt reform government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under intense scrutiny following a damning review of Carer’s Allowance that exposed widespread systemic failings. The controversy stems from what critics describe as a … Read More
People on Universal Credit to Receive £250 Boost Following DWP Law Change Saturday, December 13, 2025 universalcredit dwp allowance inflation reforms healthtopup support legislation dependency lcwra The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant change to Universal Credit (UC) that will see an additional £250 boost for claimants. For the first time, the Universal Credit standard allowance is set … Read More
83,665 Younger State Pensioners Miss Out on £300 Winter Fuel Payment Tuesday, December 9, 2025 pensioners winterfuel allowance energy heating dwp elderly savings thermostat bills As winter approaches and energy bills remain high, tens of thousands of younger state pensioners will find up to £300 missing from their bank accounts compared to older pensioners. This gap is due to the Department for Work … Read More
DWP Warns: 35-Hour Rule May Affect Carer's Allowance Eligibility Sunday, December 7, 2025 dwp carers allowance benefits caregiving eligibility disability counciltax retirement support The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a reminder about the 35-hour rule, which could affect your eligibility for Carer’s Allowance. This benefit provides financial support—typically £83.30 per week or … Read More
HMRC Increases Tax-Free Personal Allowance by £1,260 for Eligible UK Couples Friday, December 5, 2025 hmrc tax allowance marriageallowance personalallowance taxsavings couples uktax taxcode incometax UK couples can enhance their tax-free income by utilizing the Marriage Allowance, which allows one partner to transfer a portion of their unused personal allowance to the other. Although the Personal Allowance has been steady … Read More