MoneySavingExpert News Benefits Families must prepare for tax credits cutHundreds of thousands of benefits recipients will see a dramatic fall or even an end to their tax credits under a raft of reforms next month.13 March 2012 HMRC sends wrong benefits warning to 1m familiesAbout a million letters with wrong information on child tax credits entitlement have been sent out by tax officials.9 March 2012 Unemployment hits 16-year highThe UK's unemployment rate has reached a 16-year high after another rise in the jobless total.15 February 2012 'I'm on benefits but I'm no scrounger'14 February 2012 Benefit cap 'could hurt couples'Couples could be forced to live apart by the Government's benefit cap, an economic think-tank is warning.3 February 2012 Government shrugs off Lords benefits defeatThe Government insists it will go ahead with its plans to cap benefits, despite losing a vote on the issue in the House of Lords on Monday.24 January 2012 Autumn Budget Statement: Some benefits to rise by inflation, others cutChancellor George Osborne announced he will uprate some working age state benefits by the planned 5.2%, in line with September's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation figure. 29 November 2011 Benefits recipients could lose £1 billionThe Government could be about to renege on plans to increase some state benefit payments in line with September's inflation rate. 18 November 2011 Winter fuel payments: how to get them and are you eligible?Most people aged over 60 can apply now to get help towards their winter energy costs.15 November 2011 Inflation soars, but means higher state benefitsInflation matched its record high last month, meaning greater state benefits, but it also highlights the tough conditions faced by many households.18 October 2011 First151617 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us