Benefits

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Government adviser quits over huge fines handed to unpaid carers

An adviser to Rishi Sunak has quit over the government's prosecution of unpaid carers over minor infringements of earnings rules.

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Proposed welfare reform is ‘full-on assault on disabled people’

Rishi Sunak has come under fire after announcing a package of reforms aimed at reducing the UK’s escalating welfare bill, including a review of PIP.

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Thousands missing out on financial help

£23 billion in benefits and support will go unclaimed in the UK this year – find out if you’re missing out on help by using our benefits calculator

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1.44 Million unemployed in the UK

Find out what financial help you may be entitled to if you're unemployed.

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How have changes across the UK impacted universal credit and its claimants?

The Resolution Foundation carried out research about how the current universal credit system compares to the legacy benefit system it replaces and how changes in the UK over the last decade have changed its impact.

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Scotland moves to child disability payment- what’s changed?

Find out if you need to apply for child disability payment.

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Working parents on universal credit to get significant boost in childcare support

The DWP has confirmed that parents on universal credit can now get up to £1,311 more a year in childcare support following the 6.7% rate rise happening this week.

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Benefits for new parents rise- how much will you get?

Benefits for parents with newborns rise to an extra £604 a year. Here's where you can get help with buying items for your newborn.

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Millions over 50 at risk of poverty in retirement

92% of over 50s who don't have private pension savings are worried about their finances. Find out if you're eligible for pension credit or other benefits.

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PIP payment boost- what does it mean for you?

PIP payments are rising. See how much you can get.