DWP (Department for Work and Pensions)

The United Nations (UN) has called on the UK government to abolish its controversial two-child benefit limit, citing its detrimental impact on child poverty. A new report highlights how this policy has trapped thousands of families in financial hardship and disproportionately affects low-income households. Implemented in April 2017, the two-child benefit limit prevents parents from … Read more

Finance expert Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to nearly two million couples in the UK who may be missing out on a £1,260 tax break. With the April 5, 2025, deadline fast approaching, eligible married couples and civil partners must act now to claim their entitlement under the Marriage Allowance scheme before it’s … Read more

As the cost of living continues to rise, many UK households are struggling to cover basic expenses such as energy bills, food, and housing costs. To provide relief, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced financial support schemes, including payments of up to £300 for eligible households. These schemes are part of the … Read more

Thousands of UK households have a limited window to claim a free supermarket voucher worth up to £225 as part of the government-backed Household Support Fund (HSF). The fund, distributed by local councils, aims to assist struggling families with essential expenses, including food and energy bills. However, with deadlines fast approaching, those eligible must act … Read more

The Labour government is reportedly considering radical welfare reforms that could lead to cuts in health-related benefits as part of an effort to overhaul the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) system. The move comes as ministers seek to address the rising cost of welfare, which experts warn could reach £100 billion by the end … Read more

The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated its Attendance Allowance rates for the 2024/25 financial year. Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit designed to support individuals of State Pension age who need assistance with personal care due to a disability or long-term illness. If you or someone you know requires additional financial … Read more

The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched an ambitious fraud prevention strategy that will see the financial accounts of 1.4 million pensioners scrutinized to detect fraudulent or incorrect benefit claims. This initiative, expected to save taxpayers up to £1.5 billion over five years, is part of the government’s commitment to clamping down … Read more