Aldi Announces Pay Rise and Benefits Boost for Staff Tuesday, January 13, 2026 aldi payrise supermarket apprentices wages benefits maternity community charity employees Aldi is set to reward its thousands of UK employees with a significant pay increase as part of a £36 million investment in wages and benefits. Starting from March 1, 2026, Store Assistants will receive a new starting pay of … Read More
DWP to End Income-Related ESA for 650,000 Claimants and Accelerates Migration to Universal Credit Monday, January 12, 2026 dwp universalcredit esa migration benefits incomerelated transition claimants housingbenefit managedmigration The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to end income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), a benefit currently claimed by approximately 650,000 people. This benefit is being phased out and fully replaced … Read More
Outrage as PIP Tribunal Judge Questions Validity of Claimant's ADHD Diagnosis Sunday, January 11, 2026 pip tribunal adhd diagnosis psychiatryuk nhs righttochoose disability benefits appeal A claimant undergoing a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) tribunal has reported upsetting experiences after the judge questioned the legitimacy of their ADHD diagnosis. The individual received their diagnosis from … Read More
Universal Credit Deadline Could Cost You Over £2,400 in Extra Payments Sunday, January 11, 2026 universalcredit disability benefits lcwra deadline dwp health claim payments welfare If you’re planning to apply for Universal Credit and have a health condition, disability, or long-term illness, there’s an urgent deadline you need to be aware of—missing it could cost you thousands of pounds. Universal … Read More
DWP Doubles Cold Weather Payments for Six Benefits This January Thursday, January 8, 2026 dwp coldweather payments welfare benefits pensions winter uk support eligibility The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to double Cold Weather Payments for individuals on six qualifying benefits this January as the UK faces severe winter conditions. This one-off payment of £25 is triggered for … Read More
DWP Doubles Cold Weather Payments to £50 for 31 Postcodes Amid Severe Winter Conditions Thursday, January 8, 2026 dwp cold weather payments winter benefits pension universalcredit postcodes eligibility government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced an increase in Cold Weather Payments to £50 for residents in 31 designated postcodes, as the UK faces a severe winter weather event. This increase applies to each 7-day … Read More