Six money and DWP benefit changes coming for UK householders in 2026
31-08-2026 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Six money and DWP benefit changes coming for UK householders in 2026

From a rise in energy bills to support for families on low income, there are a number of money-related changes to keep an eye on
Read more »

County Durham news



Driver airlifted to hospital after serious crash closed A69 between Northumberland and Cumbria
Driver airlifted to hospital after serious crash closed A69 between Northumberland and Cumbria
LIVE: Andy Burnham meets with cabinet ahead of speech in House of Commons
LIVE: Andy Burnham meets with cabinet ahead of speech in House of Commons
DWP 'to ask pensioners for bank statements' as benefits reviewed
DWP 'to ask pensioners for bank statements' as benefits reviewed
Sex Pistols to play in Newcastle for the first time ever as new tour dates announced
Sex Pistols to play in Newcastle for the first time ever as new tour dates announced
LIVE: Andy Burnham to deliver first Commons statement as PM
LIVE: Andy Burnham to deliver first Commons statement as PM
Former Newcastle United player Joey Barton to stand trial over alleged assault
Former Newcastle United player Joey Barton to stand trial over alleged assault
LIVE: Andy Burnham to face Badenoch at PMQs after first commons statement as PM
LIVE: Andy Burnham to face Badenoch at PMQs after first commons statement as PM
Gateshead son allegedly bit mum's nose for 'several minutes' whilst growling
Gateshead son allegedly bit mum's nose for 'several minutes' whilst growling
Fundraiser for families of police officers killed in A66 crash reaches huge £1.2m target
Fundraiser for families of police officers killed in A66 crash reaches huge £1.2m target
Met Office unveils 2026 storm names with tribute to Shaun the Sheep - full list
Met Office unveils 2026 storm names with tribute to Shaun the Sheep - full list
Man, 23, charged with murder after girl, 7, and aunt killed in North East house fire
Man, 23, charged with murder after girl, 7, and aunt killed in North East house fire
See inside stunning five-bed home in Northumberland that's on the market for £950,000
See inside stunning five-bed home in Northumberland that's on the market for £950,000
Names and faces of all the North East criminals jailed in August 2026
Names and faces of all the North East criminals jailed in August 2026
North East man says routine NHS health check 'changed his life' at 42
North East man says routine NHS health check 'changed his life' at 42
Desktop versie