11 h. ago Universal Credit payment boost to land in bank accounts today

Payments that were due on Monday 26 May will now arrive this week on Friday 23 May

Economics

12 h. ago DWP Universal Credit crackdown update is good news for millions of Brits

DWP issued an alert this week amid a Universal Credit crackdown as they updated a number on the changes possible saving a colossal sum of money for British taxpayers

Politics

13 h. ago Thousands on Universal Credit getting early payment in bank accounts today

While getting paid earlier may seem good, it does mean you will have to make your money last longer as you'll have a longer wait until your next payment

Economics

15 h. ago Nearly 6,000 DWP staff reviewing new and existing Universal Credit claims for ‘incorrect payments’

DWP has blocked £1 billion incorrect payments in a drive to protect people from falling into debt.

Politics

39 h. ago DWP boss warns welfare state will not survive if PIP and Universal Credit reforms not implemented

Planned changes to Universal Credit will start in April with PIP reforms due from November 2026.

Events

45 h. ago Welfare cuts could impact three times as many Welsh households

The Bevan Foundation says the number of households affected by UK Government cuts to Universal Credit and disability benefit may soar

Politics

47 h. ago Angela Rayner 'calls for migrant benefits to be slashed' and urges Rachel Reeves to make changes

Bold proposals, outlined in a leaked memo revealed by The Telegraph, also suggested making it harder for immigrants to receive Universal credit.

Events

52 h. ago How federal consent decrees have been used in police reform across the US

The Justice Department announced Wednesday it was canceling proposed consent decrees reached with Minneapolis and Louisville to implement policing reforms in the wake of high profile police killings

Events

58 h. ago DWP warn millions to get PIP, UC and pension early – but could be left skint

Universal Credit (UC), State Pension, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Carer’s Allowance and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) recipients can all expect to be paid early this month

Events

63 h. ago Universal Credit payment boost to land in bank accounts this week

Payments that were due on Monday 26 May will now arrive this week on Friday 23 May

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit payment date change due to bank holiday weekend

Some people could be paid early this month

Economics

3 d. ago Bank Holiday boost for pension and benefits as DWP send payments early

Payments that were due on Monday 26 May will now arrive this week on Friday 23 May

Economics

3 d. ago People on Universal Credit could be due cash bonus of up to £25 a month

More than half a million more people on Universal Credit are in line for the savings boost.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP changes including benefits 2026 rise to affect both old and new claimants

Universal Credit will undergo a number of significant changes throughout the rest of the year

Politics

7 d. ago Benefit payments: early Universal Credit, child, DWP, and housing payments ahead of Bank Holiday

Check your account a little sooner than usual as you could get paid early this May 👀

Economics

8 d. ago DWP errors pushed thousands of Universal Credit claimants into debt worth £494million

The total amount - which equates to around 0.3% of benefit spending - comes as the benefit department made 680,000 Universal Credit overpayments because of "official error" in 2023-24

Economics

1 week ago DWP rejects claims over three million families set to lose money under new PIP reforms

Changes to PIP and Universal Credit are due to come into force next year.

Economics

1 week ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants to receive first pay rise since benefits boost starting this week

Universal Credit payments increased by 1.7% from April 7 but the first payments which will include the higher rates will be paid from this week as it is paid monthly in arrears

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms exact dates for PIP and Universal Credit changes to start next year

The DWP has confirmed that changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit will not be introduced immediately, with the reforms set to be implemented from next year

Politics

1 week ago DWP full list of 19 changes Universal Credit claimants must report or risk losing benefits

Full list of change of circumstances you must report to the DWP or risk being taken to court or issued a fine

Events