Andy Burnham Announces £760 Boost for Universal Credit Claimants Over 25 Monday, July 20, 2026 universalcredit benefits employment welfare andyburnham ukpolitics socialsupport dwp economicreform labourparty Andy Burnham’s government is moving forward with significant changes to Universal Credit following a recent law amendment introduced by Sir Keir Starmer’s administration. The change aims to reduce the disparity between … Read More
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
Tipton Graduate with £70,000 Student Debt Turns to Universal Credit After 600 Job Rejections Sunday, July 19, 2026 studentdebt unemployment universalcredit graduates jobsearch tipton psychology counselling financialhardship youth Jayden Kauser, 22, from Tipton, graduated from the University of Wolverhampton in 2025 with a degree in psychology and counselling. Despite his academic achievements, Jayden has struggled to find employment, applying for … Read More
DWP Responds to Calls for Update of Universal Credit Capital Limits After Two Decades Saturday, July 18, 2026 universalcredit dwp capitallimits povertytrap inflation savings workincentives socialwelfare costofliving employmentsupport The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has finally responded to growing calls to update Universal Credit capital limits, which have remained unchanged for 20 years. The issue was brought to light during a joint session of … Read More
Andy Burnham Urged to Address Soaring 62% Tax Rate as He Poised to Become Prime Minister Tuesday, July 14, 2026 taxation andyburnham hmrc marginaltaxrate income benefits universalcredit childbenefit taxreform economicgrowth Andy Burnham, the newly elected Labour MP for Makerfield and likely next Prime Minister, has been urged to tackle a critical tax issue impacting British taxpayers. A recent report from Policy Exchange, supported by former … Read More
DWP Urged to Abolish £425 Monthly Universal Credit Limit for Pre-1961 Born Claimants Monday, July 13, 2026 dwp universalcredit pensionage statepension poverty olderworkers benefits government welfare selectcommittee The Work and Pensions Select Committee has issued a strong warning to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regarding the financial challenges facing older workers as the state pension age increases. With the state … Read More