Universal Credit Deadline Could Cost You Over £2,400 in Extra Payments Sunday, January 11, 2026 universalcredit disability benefits lcwra deadline dwp health claim payments welfare If you’re planning to apply for Universal Credit and have a health condition, disability, or long-term illness, there’s an urgent deadline you need to be aware of—missing it could cost you thousands of pounds. Universal … Read More
People on Universal Credit to Receive £250 Boost Following DWP Law Change Saturday, December 13, 2025 universalcredit dwp allowance inflation reforms healthtopup support legislation dependency lcwra The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant change to Universal Credit (UC) that will see an additional £250 boost for claimants. For the first time, the Universal Credit standard allowance is set … Read More
Thousands on Universal Credit Face Council Tax Hikes Up to £1,000 After Benefit Changes Tuesday, November 18, 2025 universalcredit counciltax somerset disability welfarereform lcwra esa hardshipscheme socialcare localgovernment Thousands of Universal Credit recipients in Somerset have been confronted with significantly higher council tax bills—some rising by as much as £1,000—following recent adjustments to the council tax reduction scheme. More … Read More