DWP Provides Universal Credit Claimants with Over Seven Additional Benefits Monday, February 2, 2026 universalcredit dwp welfarebenefits passportedbenefits povertysupport welfarereform socialpolicy workingagewelfare publicspending onward sport A recent study reveals that Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Universal Credit claimants receive an estimated £10 billion annually in “hidden” benefits atop their £100 billion in Universal Credit payments. … Read More
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
State Pension Triple Lock May Be Replaced to Prioritise Younger Generations, Say Experts Wednesday, November 19, 2025 pensions triplelock youth pensioners publicfinances taxation intergenerational budget socialpolicy government State pensioners could face changes to the long-standing Triple Lock system, with experts urging a shift in focus to support younger generations. The Intergenerational Foundation has outlined three potential reforms to the … Read More