HMRC Issues Surprise £180 Child Benefit Payments This Friday Friday, May 1, 2026 hmrc childbenefit payments familysupport benefitcap universalcredit taxcharge education claims government This Friday, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is set to deposit £180 into the bank accounts of Child Benefit claimants. These payments come as part of the Labour Party government’s increased Child Benefit rates for 2026 to 2027. … Read More
DWP Changes Payment Dates for Universal Credit, PIP, and Attendance Allowance Due to May Bank Holidays Thursday, April 30, 2026 dwp universalcredit pip attendanceallowance bankholiday payments benefits advancepayment complaints paymentschedule Starting tomorrow, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will alter the payment schedule for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Universal Credit, and Attendance Allowance to accommodate the upcoming May Bank Holidays. … Read More
DWP Urged to Halt Payments for 1.6 Million Mental Health Benefit Claimants Monday, April 27, 2026 dwp welfare mentalhealth benefits universalcredit iainduncansmith dependency workcapability claims tax Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has sharply criticized the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for what he describes as “absurd” welfare payments to those with mental health conditions. He blames lenient … Read More
'Skint' DWP Influencers Guide Universal Credit Claimants to Freebies and Discounts Monday, April 27, 2026 universalcredit benefits discounts family influencers freebies dwp parenting socialmedia accessibility Families relying on Universal Credit or other benefits are turning to social media influencers for practical advice on stretching their budgets. A growing number of influencers, particularly on Instagram, are sharing tips on … Read More
DWP Abolishes Two-Child Benefit Cap, Boosting Universal Credit by £3,500 Per Child Friday, April 24, 2026 universalcredit dwp childbenefit childpoverty familysupport policychange savethechildren benefitcap childwelfare financialaid The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant change to Universal Credit that will benefit many families across the UK. Starting April 6, 2026, the two-child benefit cap will be removed, allowing … Read More
DWP’s Universal Credit Rules Penalize Young Apprentices by Reducing Family Income by £340 a Week Thursday, April 23, 2026 universalcredit dwp apprenticeships youthemployment socialsecurity benefits childbenefit jobtraining apprenticeshippenalty youthunemployment Young people from low-income families across the UK are facing a troubling dilemma due to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) policies. When a 16-year-old begins an apprenticeship, current rules classify them as … Read More