First DWP Cold Weather Payments Arrive in Bank Accounts – Full List of 802 Eligible Postcodes Thursday, January 15, 2026 dwp cwp coldweather payments welfare uk housing winter postcodes support The first Cold Weather Payments of the season are being deposited into the bank accounts of over 1.5 million households across the UK. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is distributing £25 or £50 payments as part of … Read More
Delays Leave Some Disabled Benefit Claimants Waiting Over a Year for PIP Payments Wednesday, January 14, 2026 pip dwp disability benefits delays poverty claimants welfare reform debt Many claimants of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit intended to help disabled individuals with the extra costs of daily living and mobility, are facing delays of over a year to receive their payments from the … Read More
Universal Credit Deadline Could Cost You Over £2,400 in Extra Payments Sunday, January 11, 2026 universalcredit disability benefits lcwra deadline dwp health claim payments welfare If you’re planning to apply for Universal Credit and have a health condition, disability, or long-term illness, there’s an urgent deadline you need to be aware of—missing it could cost you thousands of pounds. Universal … Read More
DWP Doubles Cold Weather Payments for Six Benefits This January Thursday, January 8, 2026 dwp coldweather payments welfare benefits pensions winter uk support eligibility The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to double Cold Weather Payments for individuals on six qualifying benefits this January as the UK faces severe winter conditions. This one-off payment of £25 is triggered for … Read More
Avoiding Financial Meltdown and Security Guards: Two Snapshots of Dudley in 2025 Tuesday, December 30, 2025 dudley council budget politics protests immigration regeneration metro finance welfare As Dudley Council looks toward a pivotal 2026, it faces ongoing challenges including financial pressures, political upheaval, immigration unrest, and stalled regeneration projects. Reflecting on 2025, several key moments … Read More
Families on Full DWP Benefits to Receive £18,000 More Than Some Workers in Major Increase Thursday, December 25, 2025 dwp benefits universalcredit inflation welfare taxation employment economy conservative labour Families relying fully on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits are projected to receive £18,000 more than some working families by 2026/27, following recent adjustments tied to inflation and the Labour Party’s … Read More