DWP Implements Changes to Carer's Allowance Payments Starting Friday Friday, May 22, 2026 carersallowance dwp benefits caring welfare ukgovernment payments universalcredit support finance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed that changes to Carer’s Allowance payments will take effect from Friday morning, May 22. Due to the late May Bank Holiday on Monday, May 25, the DWP will make … Read More
DWP Boosts State Pensioners' Benefits by £344 Every Four Weeks – Full Details Friday, May 8, 2026 dwp pensioners pensioncredit disabilitybenefits attendanceallowance disabilitylivingallowance personalindependencepayment carersallowance carehomes hospital The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased payments to state pensioners receiving specific disability benefits, adding an extra £344 every four weeks starting in May. Pensioners on Attendance Allowance, … Read More
DWP State Pension Age Increase to 67 Will Cost UK Carers £135 a Week Tuesday, April 14, 2026 statepension carers benefits ukgovernment pensionage unpaidcare genderimpact financialloss dwp carersallowance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Labour Party government have confirmed that the State Pension age will rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028. This change is set to cost UK households, particularly unpaid carers, an … Read More
DWP to Demand Repayments from Thousands of Unpaid Carers During Overhaul Monday, April 13, 2026 carers dwp overpayments repayments carersallowance reassessment government support disability policy Thousands of unpaid carers are facing repayment demands from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of an ongoing overhaul of Carer’s Allowance. Although tens of thousands of carers affected by confusing guidance … 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
Birmingham Mother Sentenced for £13,000 Universal Credit Fraud Involving Children No Longer in Her Care Sunday, February 1, 2026 universalcredit benefitfraud carersallowance birmingham dwp fraud sentencing mentalhealth domesticabuse rehabilitation Carla Hunt, a 38-year-old mother from Birmingham, was found guilty of fraudulently claiming over £13,000 in Universal Credit payments for children who were no longer living with her. Additionally, she was overpaid more than … Read More