Benefits

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Universal credit rate increase- what does it mean for you?

Check how much universal credit you'll get with the rates rising.

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DWP to increase universal credit and state pension rates

universal credit and state pension rates are increasing. Check if you're eligible.

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The child benefit rate rise: what does it mean for you?

The child benefit rates have increased. Find out how much more you'll be paid, and how to claim.

Image of a clock with a calculator and a jar of coins saying retirement. WASPI Women. Compensation for women born in 1950's for pension changes

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Millions of women to receive compensation after unfair pension changes

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has found in favour of thousands of women who lost out when the pension age was raised – find out if you’re entitled to a pay out

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Important changes to child benefit

Two major changes are happening to the way child benefit works from April 6th.

Image of a woman in work in a warehouse who is in a wheelchair. Funding available for those who are disabled and on a low income

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Affordable ways to get a wheelchair

In recognition of International Wheelchair Day, we look at how you go about getting a free wheelchair or funding for the one you want

Image of someone counting coins into a purse. One in five fail to move from tax credits to universal credit and have payments stopped

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One in five tax credit claimants have their benefits stopped

21% of people claiming legacy benefits have had their payments stopped because they’ve failed to move to complete the migration process to universal credit

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400,000 people forced to quit work due to caring responsibilities

Nearly 400,000 carers had to leave their jobs to become carers for older or disabled family members in 2021-22. Find out what help's available if you're a carer.

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Woefully inadequate working-age benefits mean people can’t afford the basics

Find out what help’s available if your benefits aren’t covering the essentials.

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Stay-at-home mums could be owed tens of thousands in pension credits

As many as half a million parents who stayed at home to look after their children could have missed out on vital state pension credits