DWP Claimants Illegally Pocket £2,000 Extra by Hiding Cohabitation Status Monday, June 8, 2026 dwp fraud benefits universalcredit cohabitation claimants scam ltamc enforcement fraudact Last year, fraudsters pretending to be single claimants swindled an astonishing £1.1 billion in benefits, recent analysis reveals. The number of individuals falsely claiming single status has surged, enabling scammers to … Read More
Universal Credit ID Checks Deemed 'Humiliating' Amid Calls for DWP Reform Sunday, June 7, 2026 universalcredit dwp idchecks identityverification petition claimants privacy socialwelfare government benefits A growing parliamentary petition is urging the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to halt the mandatory identity verification checks imposed on Universal Credit claimants. Many individuals have described these ID checks … Read More
Can Taking a Holiday Abroad Affect Your Universal Credit Claim? Saturday, June 6, 2026 universalcredit holiday claimantcommitment workrequirements dwp sanctions appointments jobsearch workcoaches reporting If you’re receiving Universal Credit and planning a holiday abroad, you might be wondering how your trip could affect your claim. Many claimants have similar concerns about whether they need to notify the Department for … Read More
DWP Urged to Scrap ‘Humiliating’ Identity Checks for Universal Credit Claimants Friday, June 5, 2026 universalcredit dwp petition identityverification benefitreform labour claimants privacy security safeguarding The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces growing pressure to end what many call a “humiliating” identity verification process for Universal Credit claimants. A recently launched petition on the Parliamentary website … Read More
DWP Urged to End £710-a-Week Benefit Handout Amid Welfare Bill Surge Friday, June 5, 2026 benefits welfare dwp pip labour conservatives universalcredit disability employment reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under intense scrutiny over a £710-a-week benefit package that critics say is preventing people from returning to work. Since the Labour Party regained power in 2024, it has … Read More
DWP Confirms No New Assessments for Eight Benefits Claimant Groups Under 'Right to Try' Rules Thursday, June 4, 2026 dwp pip universalcredit esa righttotry disability benefits workcapability volunteering assessment The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has clarified the application of the new ‘Right to Try’ regulations, assuring claimants that beginning paid work or volunteering will no longer automatically result in … Read More