As of May 2025, the UK government continues to provide targeted cost of living assistance to support vulnerable households amid ongoing economic pressures. The £650 Cost of Living Payment is a key component of this support. It is aimed at helping low-income individuals and families deal with the rising cost of energy, food, and essential … Read more
Starting from May 2025, the UK government is implementing a phased increase in the state pension age. This means that individuals expecting to retire at 66 may have to wait longer to claim their full state pension, depending on their birth year. The move is part of a broader reform to ensure the sustainability of … Read more
Starting May 2025, major updates are coming to the UK’s housing benefit system. These UK housing benefit changes 2025 will impact millions of tenants, particularly those relying on Universal Credit and legacy housing support schemes. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed adjustments designed to align rental assistance with inflation, housing market pressures, … Read more