How the two-child limit on Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit works, which exceptions apply, and why families should always check the current rules given ongoing policy reviews.
How DWP's managed migration of legacy benefits to Universal Credit works in 2026/27, what the migration notice letter means, and the deadline to act to protect transitional protection.
Free school meals eligibility in England depends on a £7,400 net household earnings threshold for Universal Credit claimants in 2026/27 — worth around £500 a year per child, with wider eligibility from September 2026.
How the Funeral Expenses Payment (Funeral Payment) works for people on means-tested benefits in 2026/27 — what costs it covers, what it doesn't, and why it can leave a shortfall recovered from the estate.
The Universal Credit taper rate is 55% in 2026/27 — for every £1 you earn above your work allowance, your payment falls by 55p. Full worked example and work allowance figures.
The full list of benefit cap exemptions for 2026/27 — the earnings threshold, disability and carer exemptions, and how the grace period works before the cap starts to bite.
How the Carer's Allowance earnings limit works in 2026/27, why it is a hard cliff-edge rather than a taper, and how to avoid accidentally losing the whole benefit by earning just a few pounds too much.
How Discretionary Housing Payments work in 2026/27: who qualifies, the bedroom tax and benefit cap link, how councils decide, and how to apply for extra help with rent.
How the two-child limit affects Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit in 2026/27 — who is exempt, how the child element is calculated, and what the exceptions actually mean in practice.
Employment and Support Allowance comes in contribution-based (New Style) and income-related forms, with very different eligibility rules and interaction with Universal Credit. Here's how they differ in 2026.
The Work Capability Assessment decides whether you're treated as unable to work for Universal Credit or Employment and Support Allowance purposes. Here's how the process, groups and scoring work in 2026.
How the Minimum Income Floor affects self-employed Universal Credit claimants in 2026/27 -- MIF calculation at NLW x 35 hours, UC award impact, suspension rules and alternatives explained.
