DWP Urged to Scrap ‘Humiliating’ Identity Checks for Universal Credit Claimants Friday, June 5, 2026 universalcredit dwp petition identityverification benefitreform labour claimants privacy security safeguarding The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces growing pressure to end what many call a “humiliating” identity verification process for Universal Credit claimants. A recently launched petition on the Parliamentary website … Read More
DWP to Cancel Debts and Issue Refunds to Thousands of Unpaid Carers Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp carers carersallowance debtcancellation benefitreform labourgovernment saycereview overpayments financialsupport socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to cancel or reduce debts for thousands of unpaid carers following a comprehensive review, the Labour government has announced. This move addresses long-standing concerns over … Read More
DWP Ends Two-Child Benefit Limit, Helping 1.5 Million Children Friday, April 10, 2026 dwp universalcredit childpoverty twochildlimit labourparty benefitreform socialpolicy childwelfare incomesupport government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a landmark policy change under the Labour government by removing the two-child benefit limit for Universal Credit claimants. This decision has been celebrated by … Read More