Tag: Universal Credit

What The Benefits Eligibility Checks Crackdown By The DWP Means For Claimants In 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Samuel Turner

From April 2026, the way the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and people getting benefits interact has entirely changed. In the past, the DWP found fraud mostly by people anonymously reporting things or randomly looking at claims. Now, a really complex online search—the Eligibility Verification Measure (EVM)—is up and running. This system connects your […]

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HMRC Confirmed Child Benefit Will Increase Starting April 2026, With New Rates Revealed

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Alden Brooks

The cost of raising a family in Britain is set to undergo a significant adjustment as the Treasury finalises its spring financial targets. After months of speculation about potential inflation-related upratings, HMRC confirmed that the child benefit will increase starting in April 2026 to help households keep up with changing economic conditions. The move also reflects a […]

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