State Pensioners Feel 'Hoodwinked' as Leasehold Fees Surge Nearly £400 Monday, February 16, 2026 pensioners leasehold groundrent fees government reform housing leaseholders legislation property Serena Laidlaw, a 72-year-old pensioner from near Brighton, feels “hoodwinked” as her leasehold fees have skyrocketed from £80 a month in 2014 to nearly £400 today. Having purchased her one-bedroom flat for … Read More
What Households Should Know About Potential Expansion of DWP Bank Account Checks Sunday, February 15, 2026 dwp bank accounts checks benefits legislation households fraud eligibility regulations Recent changes in Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regulations indicate a significant shift in how bank account checks are conducted. Traditionally, these checks primarily focused on individuals receiving benefits. … Read More
Why the DWP Can Now Withdraw Money Directly from Bank Accounts Sunday, February 15, 2026 dwp benefits universalcredit pensioncredit esa bankaccounts fraud legislation privacy government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been granted significant new powers that allow it to withdraw money directly from the bank accounts of benefit claimants. This change is part of recent legislation aimed at … Read More
DVLA Introduces New '26' Number Plates from March 1, 2026, with £1,000 Fine for Non-Compliance Tuesday, February 10, 2026 dvla numberplates registration fines legislation vehicles road safety enforcement compliance motorcycles From March 1, 2026, the DVLA will issue new ‘26’ number plate registrations, marking the latest update in vehicle identification. Drivers are being warned that failing to comply with number plate regulations could … Read More
PIP Claimants Given Timeline for DWP Payment Rule Review Saturday, February 7, 2026 pip dwp disability benefits review eligibility government legislation disabilitybenefits socialsecurity An ongoing review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is set to deliver its findings this autumn, providing crucial updates for claimants concerned about potential benefit cuts. PIP, a disability benefit worth up to £187 … Read More
Certain Households Exempt from DWP’s Bank Account Checks Identified Monday, January 26, 2026 dwp benefits fraud legislation bankaccounts universalcredit pensioncredit statepension eligibilityverification debtrecovery New legislation has granted the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) enhanced authority to examine the bank accounts of certain benefit claimants in an effort to reduce fraud. Under this law, banks are obliged to share … Read More