Universal Credit Deductions Reduced to 15%: What It Means for 1.2 Million UK Households

Universal Credit Deductions Reduced to 15%: What It Means for 1.2 Million UK Households

As of May 2025, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has implemented a major policy change, lowering the maximum deduction rate for Universal Credit from 25% to 15%. This move directly impacts approximately 1.2 million households across the UK, easing financial pressure on low-income families grappling with rising living costs and prior benefit overpayments. … Read more

WASPI Women Urged to Check These Key Documents Before Claiming

WASPI Women Urged to Check These Key Documents Before Claiming

Women affected by the state pension age changes — often referred to as WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) — are being urged to review critical documents before submitting any claims related to compensation. As of May 2025, many of these women, born in the 1950s, are in line to receive financial redress after long-standing … Read more