The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a revised version of its background information and methodology for benefit cap statistics. This update includes details on related policy changes that came into effect in April 2026.
The guidance also features new information concerning changes to the methodology for off-flow outcomes. Additionally, definitions for on-flow and off-flow have been expanded, and details on methodology changes using updated Output Census Areas for geographies have been added.
The DWP has also updated earnings threshold figures to include the latest years and revised contact details. The document now reflects that only the last two years of data are updated with each release.