DWP Confirms One-Off £150 Payment for Universal Credit, ESA, and JSA Claimants Monday, July 20, 2026 dwp universalcredit esa jsa warmhomediscount energybills costofliving benefits government rebates The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially confirmed a one-off payment of £150 for recipients of key benefits, including Universal Credit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), and income-based … Read More
DWP Introduces New 'Last Resort' Debt Recovery Measures Starting October Monday, June 29, 2026 dwp debtrecovery benefits universalcredit pensioncredit esa paferact fraudrepayment taxpayers government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement a new “last resort” debt recovery measure beginning in October 2026. This legislation aims to help the DWP recover outstanding debts more efficiently … Read More
Three DWP Benefits Most at Risk from Andy Burnham’s Welfare Crackdown if He Becomes Prime Minister Friday, June 26, 2026 dwp welfare fraud universalcredit pensioncredit esa crackdown andyburnham taxpayer benefits The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces a potential shake-up as Andy Burnham, the Labour MP for Makerfield and former Greater Manchester Mayor, signals a tough stance on welfare fraud if he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer … Read More
State Pensioners Lose Access to Eight Key DWP Benefits Upon Turning 67 Thursday, June 11, 2026 statepension dwp benefits pensionage jobseekersallowance universalcredit disabilitybenefits esa bereavementsupport pension The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has specific rules that affect state pensioners once they reach the age of 67. With the recent confirmation by the Labour Party government, the state pension age is rising from 66 to … Read More
Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit Claimants to Receive Extra Payment on Monday Wednesday, June 10, 2026 benefits scotland childpayment universalcredit esa pensioncredit bankholiday socialsecurity disabilitypayment welfare On Monday, June 15, 2026, parents in Scotland with children under 16 who receive Child Disability Payment will receive their benefits as usual, despite the national Bank Holiday. This holiday marks Scotland’s first … Read More
DWP Confirms No New Assessments for Eight Benefits Claimant Groups Under 'Right to Try' Rules Thursday, June 4, 2026 dwp pip universalcredit esa righttotry disability benefits workcapability volunteering assessment The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has clarified the application of the new ‘Right to Try’ regulations, assuring claimants that beginning paid work or volunteering will no longer automatically result in … Read More