Are you worried about possible welfare reforms?

Last year, the government tried to bring in cuts to disability benefits, but they were forced to back down following strong backbench opposition.  

But since making the u-turn, the government has continued to push the case for reforming the welfare system.

And that’s causing concern for some people.

Research from Go.Compare Money shows that nearly one in ten people (8%) are worried about not being able to access benefits or their benefits being cut this year.

So it's really important that people know what support they could be eligible for.

Find out what benefits you can claim

If you’re struggling to cover your day-to-day expenses, such as household bills and housing costs, you may be entitled to more support than you realise.

We can check you’re getting all the benefits you’re entitled to.

So get in touch or try our benefits calculator to see what you could receive.

Households worried about rising living costs

People's concerns about benefits come at a time when many households are already juggling several financial concerns.

For example, more than half of Britons (51%) say rising household bills are their biggest financial worry, and almost a third are concerned about paying monthly bills.

Meanwhile, more than one in five (21%) are worried about being able to cope with large, unexpected expenses, such as car or home repairs, vet bills or replacing broken technology.

What lies ahead?

For many, these worries are partly shaped by recent experience.

Almost a quarter of households (23%) reported a drop in income during 2025.

And more than half (55%) said they had a difficult year financially last year.

So many are starting 2026 feeling uncertain about the coming 12 months.

More than a third (37%) say they’re unsure what to expect financially in 2026, and over a quarter (28%) expect another difficult year.

Look at your spending

If money is tight, it’s also worth making sure you know how much you have coming in and where it’s going.

You can then prioritise your spending and see where you can make savings.

Check out our guide to how to create a budget to get started, and give our budget planner a try.