Delays Leave Some Disabled Benefit Claimants Waiting Over a Year for PIP Payments Wednesday, January 14, 2026 pip dwp disability benefits delays poverty claimants welfare reform debt Many claimants of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit intended to help disabled individuals with the extra costs of daily living and mobility, are facing delays of over a year to receive their payments from the … Read More
69,000 UK Households Face Steep Mortgage Increase of £321 Monthly in 2026 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 mortgage uk interest borrowing rates homeowners remortgage inflation finance debt As early 2026 approaches, approximately 69,000 UK households are preparing for a significant increase in their mortgage payments, with monthly costs rising by an average of £321. This surge is driven by the expiry of … Read More
Government Issues Final 48-Hour Warning for Businesses to Repay Wrongly-Claimed Covid Loans as Rachel Reeves Urges Action Monday, December 29, 2025 covid repayment government loans fraud businesses debt enforcement rachelreeves pandemic The government has issued a final 48-hour warning to businesses and sole traders who received Covid loans or financial support they were not entitled to during the pandemic. Recipients who have not yet repaid these funds must … Read More
DWP Ordered to Reassess 200,000 Carer's Allowance Claims Amid Benefit Debt Scandal Sunday, December 21, 2025 carers dwp benefits allowance debt government labour caregiving reassessment scandal The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to review approximately 200,000 Carer’s Allowance claims following widespread criticism over how benefit debts have unfairly burdened carers. Carer’s Allowance … Read More
DWP Faces Criticism Over Misleading Update on Carer’s Allowance Failures Sunday, December 21, 2025 dwp carers allowance failings benefits review systemic debt reform government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under intense scrutiny following a damning review of Carer’s Allowance that exposed widespread systemic failings. The controversy stems from what critics describe as a … Read More
Millions Face Universal Credit Cuts of Up to £624 Annually Due to DWP Deductions Monday, December 15, 2025 universalcredit deductions dwp benefits overpayments advances sanctions debt maintenance hardship Millions of Universal Credit recipients are facing substantial reductions in their support, with average annual losses reaching up to £624. Recent data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals that more than … Read More