The Budget Decision Poised to Transform the Lives of 67,000 Poorest Children in Birmingham Wednesday, November 26, 2025 childpoverty universalcredit benefitcap birmingham twochildlimit budget2025 labour socialpolicy familysupport costofliving Birmingham is home to more families with three or more children than any other UK city, making today’s Budget decision particularly significant for its poorest households. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is widely expected to remove … Read More
Millions of Workers to Receive Pay Rise Worth Up to £1,500 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 payrise wages livingwage minimumwage labor employment economy youthwork costofliving income Millions of workers across the UK are set to benefit from a substantial pay rise as minimum wage rates increase next year. Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the National Living Wage will rise by 4.7% to … Read More
Universal Credit Claimants to Receive Up to £1,200 Boost in Savings Scheme Extension Wednesday, November 26, 2025 universalcredit helptosave savings budget2024 labourparty rachelreeves governmentbonus financialsupport socialwelfare costofliving Millions of Universal Credit claimants stand to gain a savings boost worth up to £1,200, following an important announcement expected in Wednesday’s Budget. Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to make the … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Upcoming Universal Credit and PIP Changes Tuesday, November 25, 2025 universalcredit pip autism care southwales benefits budget costofliving disability socialcare Cheryl James, a dedicated carer from Treharris, South Wales, is deeply worried about the implications of the upcoming Autumn Budget announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. At 46, Cheryl manages the care of her 23-year-old son … Read More
DWP Offers Up to £785 in Winter Support to UK Households Ahead of Christmas Monday, November 24, 2025 dwp wintersupport householdsupport pensions energybills coldweather christmasbonus costofliving financialaid ukgovernment As the Christmas season approaches, households across the UK struggling with the cost of living could receive up to £785 in financial support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This aid comes through several key … Read More
UK Households Not on DWP Benefits Eligible for £300 Cost of Living Support Monday, November 24, 2025 households support blackpool utilities financialaid costofliving benefits energy economichardship assistance UK households not receiving Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits or Universal Credit are now eligible for new £300 Cost of Living payments. Blackpool Council is among the local authorities distributing significant … Read More