Drugs, Machetes, Brothels: The Urgent Crisis of 'Exempt' Hostels in Birmingham Sunday, July 19, 2026 birmingham exempthousing supportedaccommodation crime council housingbenefit regulation community asb homelessness The harsh realities of life inside Birmingham’s poorly managed ‘exempt’ supported housing have been laid bare by city councillors representing the voices of increasingly desperate residents. Once again, there is a desperate … Read More
State Pensioners Receive £14,288 Worth of Freebies and Discounts in July Wednesday, July 1, 2026 pension benefits nhs discounts dwp pensioncredit housingbenefit attendanceallowance counciltax royalmail In July, state pensioners can access nine generous freebies and discounts worth up to £14,288, provided by key organisations such as the NHS, Royal Mail, and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). These offers come amid … Read More
DWP to End Six Legacy Benefits from July, Claimants to Be Notified Thursday, May 21, 2026 dwp universalcredit benefits managedmigration childtaxcredit housingbenefit incomesupport jobseekersallowance esa transition The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to stop payments for six legacy benefits starting this July, with thousands of claimants receiving notification letters as part of the managed migration process. This change … Read More
DWP Commits to Reform as Housing Benefit Costs Surge to £39 Billion Monday, May 11, 2026 housing benefits dwp welfare homebuilding rent housingbenefit labour government spending The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing mounting pressure to control the rapidly escalating Housing Benefit expenditure, which has ballooned to an astounding £39 billion under the current Labour government. … Read More
State Pensioners Eligible for £5,310 in May Benefits, Discounts, and Freebies Friday, May 1, 2026 pension benefits pensioncredit discounts nhs housingbenefit counciltax attendanceallowance tvlicence retirement In May, state pensioners are set to receive increased financial support thanks to a rise in the state pension rate announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for 2026. The full new state pension now stands at … Read More
DWP Announces Stricter £283 Weekly Benefit Cap for 2026/27 – Full Details and Eligible Benefits Tuesday, April 14, 2026 dwp benefits benefitcap universalcredit housingbenefit childbenefit taxyear2026 claimants statepension support The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced updated benefit cap rates for the 2026/27 tax year, impacting claimants receiving certain benefits. These caps, effective from last week, set strict limits on the … Read More