DWP Announces Significant Universal Credit Cuts Costing Claimants £2,652 Annually Wednesday, January 7, 2026 universalcredit dwp disability cuts labour healthsupport poverty employment policy legislation The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed plans to reduce Universal Credit (UC) payments, resulting in a loss of £2,652 per year for claimants. These cuts are scheduled to take effect from April 6, 2026, under … Read More
DWP Chief Signals Possible Further Benefit Cuts Amid Budget Review Wednesday, December 3, 2025 dwp benefits welfare cuts timmsreview labour pip patmcfadden budget welfarereform Pat McFadden, the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has issued a clear warning to the 24 million people currently claiming benefits: no options are off the table when it comes to managing the … Read More
I'm a Benefits Influencer: Helping Thousands with ADHD Secure Vital Support from the DWP Sunday, November 30, 2025 adhd benefits dwp disability neurodivergence labour cuts support advocacy mentalhealth Madeleine Alexander-Grout, a prominent benefits influencer with tens of thousands of TikTok followers, dedicates her platform to helping individuals with ADHD and anxiety navigate the complex process of claiming support from … Read More
Police Commissioner's Office Criticized as 'Gravy Train for Failed Tory Politicians' Saturday, November 29, 2025 worcester policing cuts policecommissioner pcc westmercia conservative pcsos crime politics Worcester city councillors have strongly condemned the office of West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion, labeling it a “gravy train for failed Conservative politicians” amidst growing … Read More
Universal Credit Rule Change Cuts £188 a Month for New Disabled Claimants Saturday, November 22, 2025 universalcredit disability welfare benefits government cuts claimants pip inequality citizensadvice From the new year, changes to Universal Credit (UC) will leave certain disabled claimants facing significant financial losses — up to £188 less per month. The government plans to reduce the health top-up payment, which … Read More
DWP Confirms Universal Credit Health Element Cut for New Claimants from 2026 Saturday, November 15, 2025 universalcredit welfare dwp disability healthcare benefits government cuts socialsupport finance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that from April 2026, new Universal Credit (UC) claimants with health conditions will receive significantly reduced financial support under revised government rules. … Read More