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#free-school-meals
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

Free school meals in England will be extended to all children whose parents receive Universal Credit from September 2026.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

Free school meals in England will be extended to all children whose parents receive Universal Credit from September 2026.
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#child-poverty
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Parents of under-fives may be exempted from UK's two-child benefit limit

UK ministers are exploring options to ease child poverty linked to the two-child benefit limit, particularly for parents with young children.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Parents of under-fives may be exempted from UK's two-child benefit limit

UK ministers are exploring options to ease child poverty linked to the two-child benefit limit, particularly for parents with young children.
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#journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Universal Credit down: Users unable to access benefits accounts as gov.uk not working

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism amid critical issues like reproductive rights and Universal Credit accessibility.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Fraud and system errors lead to staggering' number of benefit overpayments

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism amid rising overpayments and fraud in financial assistance programs.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Universal Credit down: Users unable to access benefits accounts as gov.uk not working

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism amid critical issues like reproductive rights and Universal Credit accessibility.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Fraud and system errors lead to staggering' number of benefit overpayments

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism amid rising overpayments and fraud in financial assistance programs.
more#journalism
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

How sticky notes saved UK's Universal Credit digitization

He would sit opposite each other. When somebody within the DWP [Department for Work & Pensions] side or the digital engineers side hits a problem, you don't wait and email somebody; you write the problem on a Post-It note, you stick it on the board.
Digital life
#youth-support
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits

The UK government is limiting universal credit benefits for under-22s with disabilities to cut welfare costs.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits

The UK government is limiting universal credit benefits for under-22s with disabilities to cut welfare costs.
more#youth-support
#personal-independence-payments
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tell us: how will Labour's planned disability welfare cuts affect you?

Labour's proposed £4.8 billion cuts to disability welfare payments would severely impact millions of households, changing eligibility and payment structures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Deep cuts, Pip and right to try' work: the key changes in UK benefits overhaul

Changes to personal independence payments will require higher scoring to qualify, aiming to rebalance incentives for disabled individuals and those actively seeking work.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tell us: how will Labour's planned disability welfare cuts affect you?

Labour's proposed £4.8 billion cuts to disability welfare payments would severely impact millions of households, changing eligibility and payment structures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Deep cuts, Pip and right to try' work: the key changes in UK benefits overhaul

Changes to personal independence payments will require higher scoring to qualify, aiming to rebalance incentives for disabled individuals and those actively seeking work.
more#personal-independence-payments
fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk
2 months ago

All the benefits and pensions going up in April 2025 - is yours on the list?

Many benefits are not claimed each year. Use a benefits calculator to find out what other benefits you might be entitled to.
Retirement
fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk
2 months ago

DWP disability benefit changes to Universal Credit, ESA and PIP confirmed

Liz Kendall announced cuts to the DWP bill, emphasizing a new strategy to enhance employment support and reduce benefit costs, causing concern among backbenchers.
UK politics
#government-policy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I believe Labour cares about those in need, but it must show that. It can't go on like this | Polly Toynbee

The article highlights concerns over Labour's potential cuts to disability benefits amidst broader budget deficits, questioning the morality of targeting vulnerable groups.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I believe Labour cares about those in need, but it must show that. It can't go on like this | Polly Toynbee

The article highlights concerns over Labour's potential cuts to disability benefits amidst broader budget deficits, questioning the morality of targeting vulnerable groups.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Faisal Islam: Labour's plan for the broken welfare system throws up a bigger dilemma

The government plans to reform the welfare system to control costs, focusing on health-related benefits and job support for those capable of work.
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#dwp
UK politics
fromYahoo News
3 months ago

How DWP powers mean your landlord can take money from benefits payments

DWP will reassess automated deductions from universal credit payments following a legal ruling deeming them unlawful without tenant consent.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

DWP delivers fresh compensation details for thousands of benefit claimants

The DWP is compensating 57,000 individuals impacted by benefit transitions, following court rulings regarding lost disability premiums.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

DWP to scrap system that let landlords deduct 480 million from tenants' benefits

The DWP plans to eliminate a controversial system that automatically deducts benefits for landlord payments without tenant consultation.
UK politics
fromYahoo News
3 months ago

How DWP powers mean your landlord can take money from benefits payments

DWP will reassess automated deductions from universal credit payments following a legal ruling deeming them unlawful without tenant consent.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

DWP delivers fresh compensation details for thousands of benefit claimants

The DWP is compensating 57,000 individuals impacted by benefit transitions, following court rulings regarding lost disability premiums.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

DWP to scrap system that let landlords deduct 480 million from tenants' benefits

The DWP plans to eliminate a controversial system that automatically deducts benefits for landlord payments without tenant consultation.
more#dwp
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ministers scrap DWP program allowing landlords to tap into tenants' benefits

The UK government is ending a controversial program that allowed landlords to deduct benefits from tenants without consent.
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