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Friday, May 1, 2026 hmrc childbenefit payments familysupport benefitcap universalcredit taxcharge education claims government

This Friday, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is set to deposit £180 into the bank accounts of Child Benefit claimants. These payments come as part of the Labour Party government’s increased Child Benefit rates for 2026 to 2027. … Read More

Friday, April 24, 2026 universalcredit dwp childbenefit childpoverty familysupport policychange savethechildren benefitcap childwelfare financialaid

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant change to Universal Credit that will benefit many families across the UK. Starting April 6, 2026, the two-child benefit cap will be removed, allowing … Read More

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 dwp benefits benefitcap universalcredit housingbenefit childbenefit taxyear2026 claimants statepension support

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced updated benefit cap rates for the 2026/27 tax year, impacting claimants receiving certain benefits. These caps, effective from last week, set strict limits on the … Read More

Saturday, December 20, 2025 benefits universalcredit housingbenefit dwp benefitcap claimants households christmas financialaid welfare

As the festive season approaches, thousands of families relying on government support are facing financial strain due to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit cap. Currently, 119,000 households have their … Read More

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