10 h. ago DWP update on PIP and Universal Credit reforms amid backlash over plans

The UK Government is pressing ahead with its plans to cut benefits, but additional protections are set to be added to the Welfare Reform Bill

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18 h. ago New DWP update on planned reforms to PIP and Universal Credit due next week

The Welfare Reform Bill will contain additional protections to support those affected by DWP changes.

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8 d. ago DWP proposals could see thousands of Universal Credit claimants lose almost £100 a week

The Government is consulting on plans to remove access to the Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity element of Universal Credit

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1 week ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for bigger payments from this week

The annual uprating to benefits took place on April 7 with Universal Credit payments increasing by 1.7% - however, the higher rates only apply to Universal Credit assessment periods that started on or after that date

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3 w. ago DWP Universal Credit crackdown update is good news for millions of Brits

DWP issued an alert this week amid a Universal Credit crackdown as they updated a number on the changes possible saving a colossal sum of money for British taxpayers

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3 w. ago DWP boss warns welfare state will not survive if PIP and Universal Credit reforms not implemented

Planned changes to Universal Credit will start in April with PIP reforms due from November 2026.

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3 w. ago Universal Credit payment boost to land in bank accounts this week

Payments that were due on Monday 26 May will now arrive this week on Friday 23 May

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3 w. ago US credit rating downgrade could add to pressure on government debt

Loss of Moody’s triple-A rating comes amid concerns about fiscal trajectory and widening budget deficitUS government debt may come under more pressure this week after the credit rating agency Moody’s stripped the US of its top-notch triple-A credit rating.Moody’s dealt a blow to Washington last Friday, when it downgraded the US and warned about rising levels of government debt and a widening budget deficit. Moody’s cut its credit rating on the US by one notch to Aa1 from Aaa, becoming the last of the big three agencies to downgrade the US. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago DWP update on neglected plan to boost state pension for people born by 1944

The extra payments kick in when you reach a certain age

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4 w. ago New UK Government update on planned DWP changes to PIP and Winter Fuel Payment cuts

More than 100 MPs have reportedly called for proposed welfare reforms to the disability benefit to be scrapped.

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4 w. ago Essential DWP update for Pension Credit recipients planning holidays outside mainland Britain

More than 1.4 million older people across Great Britain are currently receiving Pension Credit, but many may be unaware of a key rule if they plan to go on holiday

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