Tag: Universal Credit

Six Major DWP Benefits Face Shake-Up: Stricter Rules, Cuts, and Eligibility Changes
Jul, 11 2025

Six Major DWP Benefits Face Shake-Up: Stricter Rules, Cuts, and Eligibility Changes

Six of the UK's main DWP benefits are set for big changes, including stricter Personal Independence Payment (PIP) criteria, cuts in Universal Credit health support, and shifts in state pension payment dates. While childcare support is set to expand, many vulnerable people risk losing hundreds or even thousands of pounds annually under the new government overhaul.

Universal Credit Switch Opens Door for 500,000 More Kids to Free School Meals
Jun, 6 2025

Universal Credit Switch Opens Door for 500,000 More Kids to Free School Meals

From September 2026, all children in Universal Credit households in the UK will get Free School Meals, expanding eligibility to 500,000 more kids. The government expects this shift to cut child poverty, while critics stress the need for stronger support beyond meals as welfare changes phase out legacy benefits.