But the government has announced changes to Universal Credit from April 2026, with the LCWRA element due to decrease for most ...

The UK Government announced an increase in universal credit payments as part of the autumn Budget announcement in November.

Benefit and pension payments will increase, winter fuel payments will have to be paid back and legacy benefits will come to ...

A rule means first-time applicants could miss out on thousands of pounds if they do not start their claim before April 5 ...

Both Income Support and income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance will close on April 1, 2026 as part of the DWP's plan to move all ...

Universal credit claimants will see a higher-than-inflation boost to payments this year. (Getty) Benefits claimants can expect some key payment changes in 2026. Universal credit claimants, for example ...

The Holyoke Community Preservation Act Committee will host two Zoom sessions in January for proposals on historic ...

Exclusive: New analysis by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has led charities to warn about the impact of Farage’s ...

A freeze on universal credit payments for those with limited capability for work-related activity (LCWRA) will take effect in ...

The largest individual loss was £250,000. Mastermind David Clarkson, 70, of Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, was sentenced to ...

Luther star Idris Elba is among a host of famous faces to get gongs in the New Year Honours list, as sport stars include the ...

The report found 8 in 10 brain tumour patients had to stop work completely or reduce their hours due to a brain tumour ...