DWP ‘Couple Penalty’ Leaves Married Benefit Claimants Nearly £10,000 Worse Off Annually Monday, July 6, 2026 dwp benefits couplepenalty marriage welfare childpoverty family csj socialjustice policy A policy by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is resulting in significant financial losses for single mothers who marry or cohabit with their child’s father. Known as the “couple penalty,” this rule can … Read More