DWP

DWP universal credit rollout end: on 2 July 2026, the DWP confirmed income-related ESA and housing benefit closed for most working-age households after nearly 2 million moved to Universal Credit.

What does the DWP universal credit rollout end mean for ESA, housing benefit and claimants now

From 24 June 2026, DWP began warning people with unpaid benefit debts about new powers, including direct bank deductions and court-backed driving bans from October 2026.

How will DWP recover benefit debts from 24 June 2026 through banks and driving bans

Personal Independence Payment claimants are being affected by a new DWP assessment trial involving 150,000 people. Critics warn the changes could alter PIP decisions, appeals and disability support.

Personal Independence Payment: DWP trials new PIP assessment system affecting 150,000 claimants

Department for Work and Pensions update confirms plans to raise PIP face-to-face assessments to 30% despite staffing shortages, affecting ESA claimants and benefit evaluations

What does Department for Work and Pensions update mean for PIP face-to-face assessments

UK family to get £2,770 monthly after Chancellor Rachel Reeves scrapped the two-child benefit cap. The change impacts 560,000 families and ends a cruel policy.

UK Family Set for £900 Monthly Boost Following Abolition of Controversial Two-Child Benefit Cap