Mum-of-Five to Gain £900 Monthly Boost as Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped Wednesday, November 26, 2025 benefits childcare budget family universalcredit costofliving welfare afterschool financialsupport government Lisa White, a 31-year-old stay-at-home mother from Monmouth, Wales, expects her family’s monthly benefits to increase by approximately £900 following the Government’s decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap in the recent … 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
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
DWP Launches Intensified Crackdown on Universal Credit Fraud Amid New Recovery Powers Tuesday, November 25, 2025 dwp universalcredit fraud debtrecovery enforcement legislation benefits penalties financialinstitutions welfare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to implement a rigorous new crackdown on fraud among Universal Credit claimants. Under proposed reforms, the government aims to recover an additional £1.2 billion in … 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
Universal Credit Rules to Ease for Over 560,000 People Starting Wednesday Monday, November 24, 2025 universalcredit sanctions dwp labour benefits employment jobseekers welfarereform budget policychange Starting Wednesday, November 26, Universal Credit rules are set to be softened for around 561,630 claimants as part of a shakeup by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under the Labour government. The revised approach … Read More