3 d. ago DWP fraud checks switching to new benefit after Universal Credit crackdown

Fraud investigators will check the details of anyone on 3 benefits

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7 d. ago New Universal Credit health benefit changes due to start in April

New Universal Credit changes will see around four million households get an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725.

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9 d. ago Two benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit this April

The DWP is sending letters to some benefit claimants with jsut a few months left to switch to Universal Credit or lose payments

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1 week ago DWP full list of every 2026 new benefit rate, including PIP and Universal Credit

The DWP has published its list of new payments across all of its available benefits including Attendance Allowance, Widow's Pension and Statutory Sick Pay

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1 week ago New 2026 rates and dates confirmed for universal credit, PIP, state pension and more

Some benefits will increase in April while others have been frozen

Economics

2 w. ago DWP must be informed of 20 changes in your circumstances or you risk losing benefits

Failing to notify the DWP about these changes could be considered benefit fraud

Events

2 w. ago DWP ending older benefits by March 31 as millions sent Universal Credit letter

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is also being replaced by Universal Credit and the DWP wants everyone claiming this benefit to be transferred across by March 31, 2026

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2 w. ago New DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP worth up to £749 every month

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system over the 2024/25 financial year.

Economics

3 w. ago More than 5,600 homes and businesses in Cambusnethan and Newmains now have access to Full Fibre broadband

The £1.6m investment by Openreach has brought gigabit-capable broadband to around 70 per cent of properties in the area. However, many are yet to switch, prompting calls for residents to check their eligibility for upgrading.

Transport

3 w. ago How much DWP benefits such as Universal Credit, PIP, JSA, ESA, Child Benefit and pension will by rise in 2026

Many benefits will increase in April at the start of the financial year

Politics

3 w. ago DWP benefit changes in 2026, Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

Experts have pulled together a full list of all the known changes due in the next 12 months, including the end of legacy benefits and increases in others

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3 w. ago New Universal Credit fraud crackdown starting this month will focus on three key loss areas

The new campaign will launch at the end of January.

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