The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a £600 one-off Cost of Living Payment will be issued in February 2026 to support low-income households across the UK. The payment is targeted at people receiving means-tested benefits, Pension Credit and certain disability-related support during a specified qualifying period. It will be paid automatically, with … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it is considering a potential £2,950 compensation payment for certain women affected by historic State Pension age communication failures. The development follows ongoing scrutiny of how changes to women’s pension age were communicated during the 1990s and 2000s. The figure relates to possible redress for maladministration … Read more
UK Minimum Wage : Starting February 2026, the UK Government will implement a fresh hike in the national minimum wage — a move that aims to help workers across the country manage rising living costs. From retail staff to care workers, part-time employees to apprentices, the update is set to impact millions of people. But … Read more