DWP set to scrap six benefits and explains 'first to be axed'
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a big update to anyone claiming six benefits ahead of payments risking being stopped.. The DWP has issued a three month warning as thousands risk having benefits stopped if they fail to act.
Tax Credit claimants have been urged to act or risk losing their benefits. Bnefits could be phased out on April 5, 2025, because those who've received a migration notice from the DWP are being forced to switch to Universal Credit.
The change is part of the DWP's managed migration plan, which aims to move all claimants of legacy benefits to Universal Credit by March 2026. These include Child Tax Credits, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, and Working Tax Credits.
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Failure to act means thousands could lose their benefits. The first legacy benefit to be stopped will be Tax Credits in April of this year. After this date, no current claims will be reissued anyone claiming now will need to act.
Sir Stephen Timms, social security and disability minister, said: "As we start the new year, families across the country are thinking about what's next. "With this in mind, I encourage everyone who has received a migration notice to act as quickly as possible and move onto Universal Credit."
He added: "We know how quickly time can pass when you're busy - and with just three months to go until Tax Credits close on April 5 - now is the time to respond to your Universal Credit migration notice."
Those needing assistance with their migration can contact the Universal Credit Migration Notice Helpline, the Labour Party government and the benefits department have gone on to explain ahead of the rest of the calendar year.
More information about the managed migration process is available on the gov.uk website.