21 h. ago DWP can slash Universal Credit payments by up to 15% in 'exceptional circumstances'

The DWP has issued a warning to Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants

Politics

3 d. ago Universal Credit update over £10,400 change if you were born before this year

Universal Credit payment rules are changing from next year

Economics

3 d. ago Universal Credit claimants risk court for not reporting these 17 changes

The Department for Work and Pensions enforces strict rules around Universal Credit eligibility

Events

6 d. ago DWP confirms these Universal Credit health element cuts won't be delayed from April

The DWP has confirmed that it will not delay the introduction of cutbacks, after the Work and Pensions Committee urged for 'further increases' to Universal Credit

Politics

6 d. ago DWP confirms cuts to Universal Credit health element will start in April

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

Science

9 d. ago The financial support available to single parents in Britain – and how to access it

There is a lot of help available for single parents, even if tracking it down can prove to be difficult at times

Politics

9 d. ago Woman who won £20k on Premium Bonds still claimed £23k Universal Credit

Diana Lucas also sold her house and put the money into savings before claiming UC and a Council Tax discount

Economics

9 d. ago Families struggling to afford food as calls for Universal Credit change rise

Almost one in seven households with children are struggling to afford food, new research has revealed

Society

9 d. ago DWP explains 'reason' for Universal Credit eligibility change

The Department for Work and Pensions explained the proposal to stop people under the age of 22 from accessing the Universal Credit health element

Politics

9 d. ago DWP explains ‘reasoning’ for decision to restrict Universal Credit for young people

The proposed changes to Universal Credit’s health element could stop thousands from being able to claim the benefit

Politics

1 week ago Mum on Universal Credit sparks outrage with boasts about getting NAILS done & buying a scooter on NHS Healthy Start card

A MOTHER who receives Universal Credit has sparked outrage after boasting about how she spends her benefits. Rachael, a stay-at-home mum-of-five who is currently unemployed left many stunned when she claimed to use her NHS Healthy Start Card to get her nails done and buy a scooter for her son.   Earlier this month, the mother...

Politics

1 week ago Exact amount DWP benefits set to increase next April including Universal Credit and State Pension

The rate of benefits increases in April in line with the rate of inflation from the previous September

Politics

1 week ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for income boost worth up to £450

The average claimants will receive nearly £400 more a year – but economists warn it comes at the ‘wrong time’

Economics

1 week ago Experts warn DWP benefits uprating next April unlikely to cover cost of essentials

The Universal Credit standard allowance is set to rise by 6.2 per cent next year.

Events

1 week ago Benefits uplift still unlikely to cover cost of essentials, say experts

Anti-poverty charities have warned an above-inflation rise from April would still see many people struggling with the costs of heat, rent and energy.

Science

1 week ago Benefits poised to surge 3.8% and state pension 4.8% in April as Rachel Reeves desperately looks for ways to curb spending

Universal credit and disability handout rises are typically linked to the CPI inflation rate for September, which was revealed today as 3.8 per cent.

Economics

1 week ago Exact amount DWP benefits set to rise by next year including Universal Credit

A spike in inflation is expected to trigger higher than otherwise benefit increases next April, including for Universal Credit - but leave the government with an £18billion bill

Politics

1 week ago Universal Credit, PIP and Motability: Could Labour cut more benefits in the autumn Budget?

There are several proposals for further changes to the benefit system

Politics

2 w. ago All you need to know about major DWP Universal Credit changes

DWP have announced a new Universal Credit Bill to overhaul the welfare system and is set to bring in a number of measures

Politics

2 w. ago Full list of people eligible for emergency £378 DWP Universal Credit payment

The DWP can provide an emergency payment if you're struggling to make ends meet

Economics