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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 Warning PIP Payments May Stop If You Travel Abroad For Over 4 Weeks

NataliaJuly 30, 2025DWP

As summer 2025 arrives, many UK residents are planning holidays abroad—but if you’re claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), it’s important to know that leaving the country for more than four weeks could jeopardize your benefit payments. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has strict rules around international travel for PIP claimants, and failure to […]

How to Apply for PIP and Who Qualifies for This DWP Benefit

SophieJuly 29, 2025DWP

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a non-means-tested benefit available to individuals under the State Pension age who struggle with daily activities or mobility due to a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability. It’s not linked to National Insurance contributions and remains accessible whether you’re employed, have savings, or are receiving other benefits. Who […]

DWP Offering £749 Monthly Support For These Five Common Disabilities – Check If You Qualify

NataliaJuly 29, 2025DWP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently offering up to £749.80 per month to eligible individuals living with certain health conditions under the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scheme. With over 3.7 million people now receiving this support across the UK, many may not realise they qualify. Whether it’s due to a mental health […]

DWP Reviewing 105,593 Cases – Could You Be Owed Up to £12,000 in Back Payments?

SophieJuly 29, 2025DWP

A significant update from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals that over 600,000 households may be entitled to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) compensation following assessment errors. Some claimants could receive back payments as high as £12,000, with reviews ongoing across the UK. Over 105,000 Cases Still Under Review According to the latest figures, […]

Older Brits Could Claim Up To £1,670 Monthly With New PIP Applications – Here’s How

LewyParksonJuly 27, 2025UK Schemes

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that more than 3.7 million people across Great Britain are currently receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with 709,710 claimants aged 65 to 79. This crucial disability benefit can boost a person’s monthly income up to £1,670.80 in 2025/26 when combined with the State Pension, offering much-needed relief to those living with long-term illnesses, mental or […]