Benefit Eligibility Changes

Housing Benefit Overhaul: New Income Thresholds and Rent Caps Effective June 2025

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Housing Benefit Overhaul: New Income Thresholds and Rent Caps Effective June 2025

Starting June 2025, the UK government will implement significant revisions to its housing benefit framework, directly impacting income thresholds, rent caps, and overall eligibility. These housing benefit changes UK June 2025 are part of a broader strategy to make rent support adjustments more aligned with current economic conditions, regional cost variations, and inflationary pressures. The … Read more

PIP Eligibility Tightened: New Assessment Rules Effective from May 2025

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PIP Eligibility Tightened: New Assessment Rules Effective from May 2025

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced significant updates to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment process, set to take effect in May 2025. These changes are poised to impact thousands of current and future claimants across the UK. With a sharper focus on medical evidence and daily function, the revised rules aim … Read more