The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the UK is set to introduce changes in April, including a 6.7% increase in benefits like Universal Credit. The DWP could implement a new 'benchmark' system for payment hikes and 'uprating guarantee'. Additionally, landmark new rules are announced for pensioners, and proposals suggest setting a framework for benefit level decisions.
In 2022 the @CommonsWorkPen found that a root cause of financial challenges faced by households was “the inadequacy of social security support”. The govt dismissed this with the ludicrous claim that there was no objective way of deciding adequate rates. Today’s report by our…
House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee. Benefit levels in the UK Second Report of Session 2023-2024 The committee have proposed that the Government set out a framework of principles to help inform how benefit levels are set, and to outline objectives linked to living… https://t.co/kDWlR1O3XI
DWP announces 'landmark new rules' for thousands who have pensions https://t.co/1z4LGuE3FM
DWP could introduce new 'benchmark' system for payment hikes and give 'uprating guarantee' https://t.co/Rdps7Suf4x
The DWP changes coming in April including National Insurance, wages, and benefits increase https://t.co/44f9eLeDbO https://t.co/UXaPT8DV2w
Benefits including Universal Credit are set to increase by 6.7% https://t.co/WKYNFte9TR