DWP changes benefit rules to ensure 325,000 claimants keep more of their earnings
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DWP changes benefit rules to ensure 325,000 claimants keep more of their earnings

2 hours ago · Originally published 6 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: DWP confirms new rules for 325,000 claimants in October update
The Department for Work and Pensions has updated rules for residents in supported or temporary housing to ensure they no longer face a drop in income when increasing their working hours. By aligning Housing Benefit calculations with Universal Credit, the change removes a financial barrier that previously discouraged people from taking on more work.
Source: Liverpool Echo National
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