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£725 Universal Credit Increase Coming In 2026 – What Claimants Should Know

LewyParksonJuly 31, 2025UK Schemes

In a major step toward improving the UK’s welfare system, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced an annual £725 increase to the Universal Credit (UC) standard allowance by the 2029–2030 financial year. The phased rise is part of the government’s welfare reform bill, designed to support low-income households amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Beginning in April 2026, this uplift marks one of the most […]

DWP Confirms 6 Major Universal Credit Changes For 2026 – What It Means For Beneficiaries

AmeliaJuly 30, 2025UK Schemes, DWP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially confirmed a major Universal Credit reform set to roll out in April 2026. These six changes are aimed at modernizing the benefits framework, improving work incentives, and reshaping support for individuals with health-related barriers to employment. This update is part of a broader government strategy to wind down legacy benefits and transition claimants into a more […]