67 h. ago DWP confirms 'that's our target' over changes to Universal Credit

Major changes to the benefits system recently became law

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4 d. ago People on Universal Credit must report these changes or DWP payments could stop

All you need to know about notifying the DWP if your circumstances change

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5 d. ago Universal Credit changes people must report or DWP payments could stop

There are nearly 20 changes in circumstances which must be reported to the DWP as soon as possible.

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7 d. ago New Universal Credit health benefit changes due to start in April

New Universal Credit changes will see around four million households get an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725.

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1 week ago DWP confirms changes in circumstances people claiming Pension Credit must tell or risk losing it

There are ten changes in circumstance people on Pension Credit should report to the DWP as soon as possible

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1 week ago DWP Sir Stephen Timms explains Universal Credit and PIP upcoming 2026 changes

Nearly four million households are expected to see an annual income boost of £725 under reforms to the welfare system

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1 week ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

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1 week ago February 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions – plus changes to universal credit

All the essential cost of living information you need for February

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3 w. ago All 17 changes Universal Credit claimants need to report or risk losing payments

Failing to report changes in personal circumstances could lead to serious consequences including benefit fraud prosecution and payments being stopped

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3 w. ago Government changes could help 'over 500,000' people and Universal Credit recipients

The scheme is designed to help children from low-income backgrounds to access nutritious food while they learn

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3 w. ago Five health challenges experts say make a difference – and none are Dry January

Starting with small changes this month can improve your health

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3 w. ago DWP confirms it will not delay Universal Credit health element changes from April

The DWP has responded to a cross-party group of MPs' concerns over the changes

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3 w. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes from April 2026

The DWP has confirmed it will proceed with reducing Universal Credit health element for new claimants from April 2026, despite concerns from cross-party MPs

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3 w. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes will start in April

New Universal Credit changes will see around four million households get an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725.

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3 w. ago Change one credit card habit this month to improve your financial chances

Credit utilisation could be the key to improving your credit worthiness in 2026.

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3 w. ago DWP benefit changes in 2026, Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

Experts have pulled together a full list of all the known changes due in the next 12 months, including the end of legacy benefits and increases in others

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4 w. ago All the DWP Universal Credit changes coming in 2026 including new payment rates

Universal Credit is claimed by more than eight million people in the UK and it is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

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last month All the universal credit changes coming in 2026 that you need to know about

Some claimants will need to take action by January 5

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