From April 2025, families in the UK will see an increase in Child Benefit payments. This article breaks down the updated rates, eligibility criteria, income thresholds, and other key details regarding the benefit. New Child Benefit Rates from April 2025 Benefit Previous Rate (Weekly) New Rate (Weekly) For the first child £25.60 £26.05 For each … Read more
An estimated 15,000 people may be eligible to share millions of pounds in backdated disability benefits following a legal settlement involving the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The issue affects claimants who previously received Enhanced Disability Premiums but lost the payments when transitioning to Universal Credit before a compensation system, known as “transitional protection”, … Read more
Many pensioners in the UK could be missing out on a significant income boost through two key benefits: Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance. Together, these benefits could provide eligible pensioners with up to £9,542 in the current financial year, and this will increase to £9,940 in 2025/26 due to benefit rate increases in April. Here’s … Read more
Universal Credit claimants facing benefit cuts or sanctions may qualify for hardship payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). These payments, which can be worth up to £370, are loans intended to help with essential needs like food, utilities, or rent. What Are Hardship Payments? Hardship payments are short-term loans provided to people … Read more
The UK Government is preparing significant changes to the health and disability benefits system, with a Green Paper outlining proposals set to be published this spring. These reforms aim to improve the support system for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that public consultations will … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is taking strong action against welfare fraud, which cost UK taxpayers £7 billion last year—an average of £217 per taxpayer. Through the Fraud, Error and Recovery Bill, the government aims to recover billions and ensure taxpayers’ money is protected from fraudsters, including organized criminal gangs and individuals cheating … Read more
Claimants receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are being reminded that failure to report certain changes to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could result in their payments being paused, reduced, or completely stopped. While changes like updating your name, doctor, or address do not affect PIP payments, other circumstances—such as leaving the country for … Read more
Millions of people across the UK will see an increase in their benefit payments from April 2025, with over 19 million households benefiting from the change. This update follows the 1.7% inflation rate recorded in September 2024. Key benefits, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pension, and Disability Living Allowance, will be adjusted to reflect … Read more
Between April 2022 and April 2023, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) overturned 188,000 benefit rejection decisions following mandatory reconsiderations. This reversal highlights the importance of appealing benefit decisions, with 32% of mandatory reconsideration requests being successful. Key Statistics from the DWP Data Benefit Type Mandatory Reconsideration Requests Successful Appeals Success Rate Personal Independence … Read more
The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, recently spoke about the complexities surrounding individuals on health and disability benefits, emphasizing that while some people may misuse the system, the majority want to return to work. Her comments came after the release of the Work Aspirations of Health and Disability Claimants report by the Department of … Read more