Claimants

Thursday, November 27, 2025 dwp universalcredit incomesupport jobseekersallowance benefits migration socialsecurity claimants helptoclaim employmentsupport

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that Income Support (IS) and income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) will be permanently scrapped starting from 1 April 2026. This move is part of the ongoing effort … Read More

Saturday, November 22, 2025 universalcredit disability welfare benefits government cuts claimants pip inequality citizensadvice

From the new year, changes to Universal Credit (UC) will leave certain disabled claimants facing significant financial losses — up to £188 less per month. The government plans to reduce the health top-up payment, which … Read More

Thursday, November 13, 2025 universalcredit sanctions dwp publiclawproject claimants poverty employment appeals socialwelfare reform

A new report by the Public Law Project has revealed that sanctions on Universal Credit claimants are more severe and damaging than criminal fines. Under current Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sanctions, claimants can … Read More

Sunday, November 9, 2025 pip dwp overpayments fraud benefits claimants review reporting personalindependencepayment adp

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants are being reminded of the importance of promptly reporting any changes that may affect their benefits, as overpayments have surged dramatically. Recent Department for Work and … Read More

Sunday, November 2, 2025 dwp pip longtermawards disabilitybenefits visualimpairment claimants healthconditions socialsecurity benefitreview ukbenefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has identified six groups of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants most likely to receive long-term awards, often lasting five years or more. These awards reflect the … Read More