Universal Credit
Universal Credit payments, rules and changes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
