DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions, responsible for benefits and the state pension.
Universal Credit Housing Benefit changes 2026 start for 325,000
New DWP benefit changes 2026 let working-age residents of supported housing and temporary accommodation keep more of their earnings, the government said. The benefit cap and capital limits are unchanged.
DWP paid £170m in pensions after recipients died in record year
A record £170m in pension payments was made after the recipients had died, Metro reports. The TaxPayers' Alliance says the overpayment shows a "serious weakness" in the system.
Access to Work: claimant says her award was cut by 85% as DWP cites rising demand
One disabled worker says her Access to Work grant has fallen by 85%, and that there is no formal appeal beyond a single reconsideration. The DWP says demand has grown sharply and nearly 500 extra staff are clearing a backlog.
Blue Badge parking: 12 no-go places and how the rules work
A Blue Badge does not let holders park anywhere. This guide covers the 12 places that are off limits, what the £1,000 fine actually applies to, and the clock and expiry rules.
Social Security recovery rules tighten with new 2026 regulations
New regulations provide for Direct Deduction Orders on bank accounts and driving disqualification applications as Social Security debt recovery widens. Here is what is known so far.
Self Assessment deadline January 2027: HMRC urges early start
HMRC says taxpayers should start their Self Assessment tax return 2027 preparations now. Missing the 31 January deadline brings a £100 penalty, even if nothing is owed.
One Login UK government single sign-on ‘probable’ within 18 months
GDS says One Login is 'probable' to cover every central government service within 18 months. Here is what that means for tax, identity checks and your driving licence.
Housing Benefit work incentive changes from October 2026 affect 325,000 people
New rules that took effect on 5 October mean Housing Benefit claimants encouraged to work should lose less as earnings rise. The government says 325,000 people in supported housing and temporary accommodation are affected.
State pension retirement age: UK workers’ petition tops 50,000
A petition to lower the state pension age to 65 has 50,807 signatures, about half the 100,000 needed for debate consideration. The government must already respond.
DVLA driving licence changes 2026: DWP debt bans now in force
Courts can now ban people who owe the DWP £1,000 or more from driving. Here is who is affected and how renewal works, alongside other driving licence updates 2026 has brought.
Supported housing benefit changes 2026: more of your earnings ignored
New rules from Monday 5 October let people in supported housing and temporary accommodation keep more of their earnings out of the Housing Benefit calculation, the DWP says.
