# HM Revenue & Customs

Type: government

Source: GetYourBrief — https://getyourbrief.com/entity/hm-revenue-customs
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## Timeline

- **2026-12-31**: Migration Deadline — Target date for the majority of legacy benefit claimants to have moved to UC.
- **2026-03-18**: Lewis Penalty Warning — Martin Lewis issues high-profile alert regarding the £100 fine risk.
- **2024-04-01**: Migration Acceleration — DWP begins accelerated migration for those on Tax Credits only.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### Martin Lewis Issues £100 Penalty Warning Over Universal Credit Migration
2026-03-18 10:36:23 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Financial expert Martin Lewis has alerted Universal Credit claimants previously on Tax Credits to a potential £100 fine for failing to finalize legacy claims. The warning highlights critical administrative friction in the DWP's 'managed migration' process as legacy benefits are phased out.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/martin-lewis-universal-credit-fine-warning

### UK Confirms 2026 Minimum Wage Hikes: Strategic Implications for HR
2026-03-15 10:36:45 · Sector: hr · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The UK government has finalized the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates for 2026, marking a continued push toward a genuine living wage. Effective April 1, 2026, these adjustments will force employers to recalibrate compensation structures and address significant pay scale compression.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/uk-national-minimum-wage-2026-confirmed

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