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Two benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit this April

The Mirror 18 Jan 2026
The DWP is sending letters to some benefit claimants with jsut a few months left to switch to Universal Credit or lose payments ... .
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Thousands on Universal Credit to get HMRC bonuses

The Mirror 17 Jan 2026
Some people will receive up to �1,200 ... .
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DWP full list of every 2026 new benefit rate, including PIP and Universal Credit

The Mirror 17 Jan 2026
The DWP has published its list of new payments across all of its available benefits including Attendance Allowance, Widow's Pension and Statutory Sick Pay ... .
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DWP Sir Stephen Timms explains Universal Credit and PIP upcoming 2026 changes

The Mirror 16 Jan 2026
Nearly four million households are expected to see an annual income boost of �725 under reforms to the welfare system ... .
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Universal Credit claimants' bank accounts can now be checked under new DWP powers

York Press 16 Jan 2026
Anyone who claims Universal Credit can now have their accounts checked by their bank for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under new government powers ... .
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New 2026 rates and dates confirmed for universal credit, PIP, state pension and more

The Independent 14 Jan 2026
Some benefits will increase in April while others have been frozen .
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Universal Credit claimants in 'arrears' issued with new DWP update

The Mirror 14 Jan 2026
There are steps claimants can take that many people are not making use of ... .
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Millions set to see boost in DWP Universal Credit payments

The Mirror 13 Jan 2026
Millions of households are set to see Universal Credit payments increase from April 2026 ... .
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People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to �1,149 every month

Daily Record 12 Jan 2026
Disability benefits such as PIP or Adult Disability Payment do not count towards the benefit cap ... .
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Migrant jailed over Britain’s biggest ever benefit fraud is claiming Universal Credit AGAIN after early ...

The Sun 12 Jan 2026
... is claiming Universal Credit after being released early from jail.
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DWP ending older benefits by March 31 as millions sent Universal Credit letter

The Mirror 11 Jan 2026
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is also being replaced by Universal Credit and the DWP wants everyone claiming this benefit to be transferred across by March 31, 2026 ... .
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Pensioners and people on Universal Credit in certain areas due �25 DWP payment

Daily Record 08 Jan 2026
Plunging temperatures have triggered the first Cold Weather Payments of winter ... .
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DWP payment uprating delay for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit or other benefits

Daily Record 08 Jan 2026
The annual DWP uprating will be applied at the start of the new financial year on April 6 ... .
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New update on DWP plans to abolish Work Capability Assessments for Universal Credit claims

Daily Record 07 Jan 2026
DWP is working with suppliers to clear a backlog of Work Capability Assessment for claimants ... .
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All 17 changes Universal Credit claimants need to report or risk losing payments

The Mirror 06 Jan 2026
Failing to report changes in personal circumstances could lead to serious consequences including benefit fraud prosecution and payments being stopped ... .

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