Stay up to date with the latest changes to UK benefit rates, DWP policy announcements, tribunal rulings, and welfare rights news. All articles are written by our benefits experts.
Universal Credit standard allowances and elements have increased from April 2025. Single claimants aged 25 and over now receive £393.45 per month before any deductions.
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced changes to how PIP assessments will be conducted, including more paper-based assessments and telephone reviews for certain claimants.
A significant Upper Tribunal ruling has clarified how PIP mobility descriptors should be applied for claimants with fluctuating conditions, potentially affecting thousands of existing awards.
If your PIP Mandatory Reconsideration has been refused, you still have the right to appeal to an independent tribunal. This guide explains the process and how to give yourself the best chance of success.
The Carer's Allowance earnings threshold has increased to £151 per week net from April 2025, meaning more working carers can now qualify for the benefit.
Personal Independence Payment rates have increased by 1.7% from April 2025, in line with the September 2024 CPI inflation figure. Here is what the new rates mean for claimants.