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
'I Spent My £10k Inheritance in Months — Now DWP Wants to See My Bank Statements' Sunday, July 5, 2026 universalcredit dwp inheritance benefits compliance debt savings anxiety reddit financialsupport A Universal Credit claimant recently opened up about their worries after spending a £10,000 inheritance within months and now facing scrutiny from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The claimant, a parent, said they … Read More
Andy Burnham Urged to Expand Free School Meals if Elected Prime Minister Thursday, July 2, 2026 burnham freemeals universalcredit costofliving housing economicpolicy labour no10north education taxreform Andy Burnham is being encouraged to take a bold, economically inclusive stance on the Cost of Living crisis by expanding free school meals to all primary-age children from households receiving Universal Credit. Beginning with … Read More
Portsmouth Woman Falsely Claimed £33,000 in Universal Credit Despite £280,000 Inheritance Wednesday, July 1, 2026 universalcredit benefitfraud dwp inheritance portsmouth fraud sentencing legal socialsecurity overpayment Aimee Jeffrey, a mother of five from Portsmouth, has been convicted after unlawfully claiming £33,000 in Universal Credit benefits despite inheriting £280,000 from her late stepmother. Jeffrey pleaded guilty to one count of … Read More
DWP Introduces New 'Last Resort' Debt Recovery Measures Starting October Monday, June 29, 2026 dwp debtrecovery benefits universalcredit pensioncredit esa paferact fraudrepayment taxpayers government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement a new “last resort” debt recovery measure beginning in October 2026. This legislation aims to help the DWP recover outstanding debts more efficiently … Read More
Three DWP Benefits Most at Risk from Andy Burnham’s Welfare Crackdown if He Becomes Prime Minister Friday, June 26, 2026 dwp welfare fraud universalcredit pensioncredit esa crackdown andyburnham taxpayer benefits The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces a potential shake-up as Andy Burnham, the Labour MP for Makerfield and former Greater Manchester Mayor, signals a tough stance on welfare fraud if he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer … Read More