DWP alert as hundreds of thousands threat adjustments to advantages this month as adjustments introduced

Millions on advantages may see their funds change this month as new info relating to the price of dwelling and Universal Credit is about to replace.

In August it was introduced that the vitality value cap might be £1,923 from October 1.

This is the bottom level since October 2021 – though it’s nonetheless a lot larger than what’s used to within the UK.

As costs stay excessive, there may be nonetheless some uncertainty about how rapidly costs will come down and the way a lot the price of dwelling disaster will ease in the course of the winter.

From value of dwelling funds to rate of interest bulletins, there are a number of adjustments individuals ought to concentrate on.

Universal Credit

The “managed migration” technique of switching these on older advantages to Universal Credit might be expanded into all areas of Great Britain this month.

The DWP can also be introducing a brand new automated “Conversational Platform” in the direction of the top of September for Universal Credit claimants who’re calling a few new or current profit declare.

Additionally, claimants who’re within the “Light Touch” work group might be required to search for extra work or better-paid employment from September.

This will contain claimants having to attend common work-focused interviews and participate in work preparation actions.

Britons might be within the “Light Touch” group if they’re working over 15 hours per week on the National Living Wage, however lower than full-time hours.

£300 value of dwelling cost

While the precise date has not but been disclosed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), it has mentioned most individuals can anticipate to see the £300 value of dwelling cost land of their account in autumn 2023. This may very well be any time from this month.

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is predicting the precise date the cost will land in financial institution accounts to be October or November.

To obtain the cost, individuals have to be claiming the next advantages throughout a soon-to-be-specified time interval:

• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Income Support
• Pension Credit
• Universal Credit
• Child Tax Credit
• Working Tax Credit.

Child profit adjustments

Once a baby turns 16, Child Benefit and Child Tax Benefit normally stops, until the kid stays on in full-time accredited coaching or schooling.

If the kid goes on to review A Levels, T Levels, NVQ, or joins one other accredited coaching course, dad and mom can nonetheless declare these funds for them till they’re 20. Parents might want to notify HMRC if that is so.

Inflation announcement – September 20

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will launch the inflation price for the 12 months to August on September 20. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is a determine used to clarify how a lot the costs of products and companies have elevated over time.

The price at which costs are rising fell to six.8 p.c within the 12 months to July, down from 7.9 p.c in June.

Food inflation on gadgets like milk, bread and cereals has come down, though stays excessive – at 14.9 p.c.

Interest charges choice – September 21