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DWP Confirms Another Two Benefits Have Ended This Month

On April 1, 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions officially closed Income Support and Jobseeker's Allowance, marking a key milestone in its nationwide campaign to migrate claimants to Universal Credit.
The DWP has successfully migrated over 1.9 million people from legacy benefits to Universal Credit since May 2022, aiming to "modernise" the welfare system by phasing out six "outdated" benefits.
To avoid losing payments of up to £1,000, claimants must respond to "migration notices" within three months; applying on time ensures eligibility for Transitional Protection, preventing recipients from being left worse off.
Extra guidance is available through the Move to UC Helpline and tailored support, with more than 65,000 people already accessing help through new "Pathways to Work" advisers to navigate the transition.
Deadlines for income-related Employment Support Allowance and Housing Benefit claimants extend until the end of summer 2026, providing "hard to reach" customers additional time to secure necessary support for the migration process.

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