Cost of living April 2026: changes to pensions, benefits, energy and more
Find out how energy bills, Universal Credit, State Pensions and National Minimum Wages are changing in April 2026. Get support with the cost of living here.
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2025 Autumn Budget summary: what does it mean for me?
What happened in the 2025 Autumn Budget and what does it mean for me? Read the Autumn Budget summary here.
Am I eligible for the Christmas Bonus payment?
DWP Christmas Bonus: Who gets the £10 payment? Check the full list of eligible benefits, payment dates and how to report a missing bonus.
‘I’ve got 75p in my bank account’: Universal Credit payment delays push people to breaking point
We interview Tina, who previously went debt free with CAP, as she now faces the impact of Universal Credit payment delays.
Co-Production and the PIP Review: Joint Open Letter to the Minister
CAP has joined with organisations from across the sector to encourage Sir Stephen Timms to include people with first hand experience in the Timms Review process.
Christians Against Poverty hails policy win on age discrimination in Minimum Wage
Government commitment to higher wages hailed as policy win on age discrimination by CAP
The five-week wait: A devastating delay
Juliette Flach, CAP’s Policy and Public Affairs Manager, dives into the realities of the problematic policy — the five-week wait for Universal Credit.
PIP assessment rule changes: everything you need to know
What are the latest proposed changes to PIP? Find everything you need to know about PIP news and how it might affect you.
2026 Winter Fuel Payment changes: Check if you’re eligible
Keep on top of your winter energy costs. Check the current eligibility criteria for the 2026/2027 Winter Fuel Payment and see if you need to make a claim.
