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Anke Mareen
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Finance 
Universal Credit hit by major change in 2026 — It will be especially painful for one group
JAN 1 · 4 MIN
Finance 
Farewell to this traditional New Year’s meal — Not on the table after reaching 25% more expensive in supermarkets
DEC 31 · 4 MIN
Finance 
Last payment of the year comes before Thursday — Millions automatically qualify for a bonus
DEC 31 · 4 MIN
Finance 
£432 increase arrives in 2026 — Boost confirmed for 3 groups and payment schedule is now released
DEC 31 · 4 MIN
Finance 
DWP issues urgent statement on Warm Home Discount as people are losing it — You should act now
DEC 30 · 4 MIN
Finance 
DWP makes new boost for 2026 official — One group of beneficiaries will receive larger checks
DEC 30 · 4 MIN
Finance 
Families can claim a £25 weekly payment in 2026 — One group will collect it until March
DEC 29 · 4 MIN
Finance 
State Pension Age changes in 2026 — Millions will face retirement later than expected
DEC 29 · 4 MIN
Finance 
Goodbye to this benefit as 2.1 million people face its end — DWP gives ‘transitional protection’ for one group
DEC 26 · 4 MIN
Finance 
DWP issues major announcement on Universal Credit — It will affect millions as benefits will be lowered
DEC 15 · 4 MIN