Universal Credit and the Christmas Eve Chaos: A Mum’s Frustration with the DWP Friday, December 26, 2025 universalcredit dwp christmas benefits parenting socialmedia publicopinion economy lowincome empathy A mum known online as Chan has spoken out about the challenges she faces as a Universal Credit claimant, particularly criticising the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the timing of payments over the festive season. … Read More
New £70 Cost of Living Vouchers to Be Distributed to UK Households Starting Tomorrow Tuesday, December 2, 2025 costofliving vouchers householdsupport wakefield dwp governmentsupport counciltax energybills lowincome financialaid Starting Wednesday, eligible UK households will receive £70 Cost of Living vouchers as part of a new support initiative announced by the government. This funding is allocated through the Household Support Fund, managed by the … Read More
HMRC Targets Low Earners with £992 Stealth Tax Increase Amid Personal Allowance Freeze Tuesday, November 18, 2025 hmrc tax personalallowance savings inflation incometax lowincome finance stealthtax pensions HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is poised to send letters to UK households demanding an additional £992 in taxes, delivering a harsh blow to low-income families. This unexpected burden stems from a little-known tax change … Read More