DWP Urged to Scrap State Pension Changes That Could Cost Claimants £2,100 Monday, May 4, 2026 pension triplelock ageuk statepension tonyblair benefits retirement welfare labour finance A recent report from the Tony Blair Institute, a thinktank led by former Labour leader Sir Tony Blair, has proposed significant reforms to the UK state pension system. Among the recommendations are ending the Triple Lock, … Read More
My Son Gets Less Than £500 a Month from DWP – How Is He Supposed to Live on That? Sunday, May 3, 2026 carers universalcredit benefits dwp costofliving caregiving foodpoverty welfare youngcarers financialsupport A concerned parent has raised questions about how their 19-year-old son manages to survive on less than £500 a month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The son receives £346 in Carers Allowance and £110 in … Read More
Three Million UK Households Skipping Meals Amid Soaring Living Costs Thursday, April 30, 2026 costofliving foodprices household economy consumerconfidence budgeting welfare nonprofit inflation policy Rising living costs are forcing three million UK households, including many in Birmingham, to skip meals and make significant changes to their shopping habits. According to the latest Which? consumer insight tracker for the … Read More
Three Million UK Households Skipping Meals Amid Rising Food Prices and Cost of Living Crisis Thursday, April 30, 2026 foodprices uk costofliving foodinsecurity households nutrition crisis government welfare foodbanks A staggering three million households across the UK are now regularly skipping meals due to soaring food prices and the ongoing cost of living crisis. As the cost of essentials continues to climb, many families are being … Read More
DWP Implements New PIP Assessment Rules for All Four Million Claimants Wednesday, April 29, 2026 dwp pip disability welfare assessments review reform claimants government timmsreview The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced significant changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment process that will impact all four million claimants nationwide. Under the new rules set by the … Read More
DWP Urged to End Cash Benefits for Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD Claimants Wednesday, April 29, 2026 dwp welfare benefits anxiety depression adhd tonyblair disability policy reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing renewed pressure to halt cash benefits for claimants with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair’s think tank has called on the Labour … Read More