DWP Responds to Calls for Update of Universal Credit Capital Limits After Two Decades Saturday, July 18, 2026 universalcredit dwp capitallimits povertytrap inflation savings workincentives socialwelfare costofliving employmentsupport The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has finally responded to growing calls to update Universal Credit capital limits, which have remained unchanged for 20 years. The issue was brought to light during a joint session of … Read More
'Dehumanising' Element of PIP Set for Removal Amid Major DWP Overhaul Thursday, July 9, 2026 pip dwp timmsreview disability welfarereform benefits workincentives socialsecurity labour conservative A landmark government report has revealed that the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system is fundamentally “not fit for purpose” and demands comprehensive changes. The Timms Review, spearheaded by Labour … Read More
Warning Over Unequal Council Tax Support for Universal Credit Claimants Tuesday, June 16, 2026 universalcredit counciltax counciltaxreduction postcodelottery lowincome workincentives socialpolicy welfarereform localauthorities financialsupport Households across the UK are facing a postcode lottery when it comes to council tax support, according to a new report by the Institute for Policy Research (IPR). The study, titled ‘Council Tax Reduction and Universal … Read More
DWP Considers Flexible State Pension Age to Allow Early Access for Some Wednesday, April 8, 2026 dwp pension statepension aegon flexibility workincentives equality retirement policy pensions The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under growing pressure to introduce flexibility into the state pension age, potentially allowing some individuals to access their pension earlier. Labour Party minister Torsten … Read More