The UK government has announced major reforms to the benefits system, aiming to make it fairer and prevent low-income individuals from falling into debt. The decision follows a legal ruling that found the current process of automatic benefit deductions for …
The UK government’s two-child benefit limit has been a controversial policy since its introduction in 2017. Critics argue that it worsens child poverty, and now, a new report from the Resolution Foundation suggests that moving to a three-child limit could …
Many households across Birmingham are set to receive £200 cost of living payments this March. These payments, known as hardship grants, are designed to support families and individuals who are struggling with essential costs like food and energy. Funded by …
The UK Government is considering a significant overhaul of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which could reduce financial aid for many individuals living with disabilities and long-term health conditions. With a focus on 87 specific conditions, including chronic pain, mobility …
Vision problems and progressive eye diseases affect around two million people across Great Britain. Many of these individuals need extra support, especially when sight loss impacts their daily life and independence. To help with this, the UK government offers financial …
A High Court ruling has exposed that £480 million was unlawfully deducted from tenants’ Universal Credit (UC), sparking widespread concern. Since 2017, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has allowed landlords to request deductions from tenants’ UC to cover …
In December 2024, the UK housing market showed strong signs of bouncing back, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reporting a 4.6 percent yearly jump in average house prices, hitting £268,000. This surge, the fastest in almost two years, …
Nationwide Building Society, a major UK mortgage lender, is pressing the government to enact reforms aimed at enhancing homeownership accessibility. This push comes amid persistent affordability issues, as soaring property prices coupled with sluggish wage growth hinder first-time buyers’ ability …
If your search for a new home in Bristol has left you feeling underwhelmed, a distinctive and imaginative property in St Andrews could be the perfect find to reignite your excitement. Constructed in 2015, No.150 Sommerville Road South is a …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that 57,000 individuals could be eligible for payments of up to £5,000 as part of a large-scale compensation effort. This follows a redress scheme targeting those who lost out financially when …