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DWP Benefit Fraud Crackdown: What the New Checks Mean for Claimants and Self-Employed Workers
September 04, 2026 15 min

DWP Benefit Fraud Crackdown: What the New Checks Mean for Claimants and Self-Employed Workers

Next scheduled change: New DWP debt-recovery enforcement powers are due to begin rolling out gradually from October 2026. The separate Eligibility Verification Measure for bank-held information is expected…

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What Happens If You Lose in Small Claims Court UK?
August 31, 2026 10 min

What Happens If You Lose in Small Claims Court UK?

If you lose a small claims case in England or Wales, the outcome depends on whether you were the claimant or defendant. A losing defendant will usually be…

Jennifer
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Can PIP Be Stopped Without Notification?
August 22, 2026 10 min

Can PIP Be Stopped Without Notification?

Yes, a PIP payment can appear to stop before you receive or notice a letter, but the DWP should normally give you written notice when it makes an…

Jennifer
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Crypto Tax Warning Letters HMRC: 81,000 Investors Targeted
August 20, 2026 9 min

Crypto Tax Warning Letters HMRC: 81,000 Investors Targeted

HMRC has sent 81,000 warning letters to cryptocurrency holders over the past 12 months, according to new figures reported by the BBC, as the tax authority increases scrutiny…

Jennifer
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Andy Burnham Bus Pass Funding Plan Brings 24-Hour Free Travel for Disabled People
August 18, 2026 8 min

Andy Burnham Bus Pass Funding Plan Brings 24-Hour Free Travel for Disabled People

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that eligible disabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel free at any time of day from 1 April…

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Is PIP Being Scrapped? | Latest News for UK Claimants
August 17, 2026 7 min

Is PIP Being Scrapped? | Latest News for UK Claimants

No, PIP is not currently being scrapped. The latest headlines relate to Reform UK’s proposal to abolish Personal Independence Payment if it forms a future government, replacing it…

Jennifer
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I Have Never Paid National Insurance: Will I Get a Pension?
August 14, 2026 13 min

I Have Never Paid National Insurance: Will I Get a Pension?

If you have never personally paid National Insurance, you may still get a UK State Pension. What matters is not simply whether money has been deducted from your…

Jennifer
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The Biggest Mistake Parents Make When Setting Up a Trust Fund in the UK
August 14, 2026 16 min

The Biggest Mistake Parents Make When Setting Up a Trust Fund in the UK

The biggest mistake parents make when setting up a trust fund in the UK is choosing a trust before deciding exactly what they want it to achieve. A…

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Universal Credit Cost of Living Payment: When Will It Be Paid?
August 12, 2026 10 min

Universal Credit Cost of Living Payment: When Will It Be Paid?

There is no Universal Credit Cost of Living Payment due in 2026. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says it is not planning any more Cost of…

Jennifer
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Andy Burnham Cost of Living Tour: New Measures Unveiled
August 10, 2026 8 min

Andy Burnham Cost of Living Tour: New Measures Unveiled

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun rolling out a new series of cost-of-living measures as he starts a national tour focused on household finances and struggling high streets.…

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