29 h. ago Why some Universal Credit claimants won't have had DWP payment increase yet

Benefit rates increased for everyone earlier this month but Universal Credit claimants will have to wait to see the extra money enter their bank accounts

Politics

35 h. ago Delay to Universal Credit rise for millions of DWP benefit claimants

Because of the way Universal Credit is paid, most people will not see the higher payment rates reflected in their benefit payments until up to two months later

Politics

41 h. ago DWP confirms major change to Universal Credit payments from this month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a change to the Fair Repayment Rate for Universal Credit payments from next month

Economics

58 h. ago DWP confirms change to Universal Credit payments from next month

DWP will implement the change from the end of April

Economics

59 h. ago DWP confirms payment boost for over one million people on Universal Credit next month

The new measure will see Universal Credit claimants keep more of their monthly benefit payment.

Economics

4 d. ago Easter bank holiday payment dates for DWP benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - so you may end up being paid earlier than expected this Easter

Economics

7 d. ago DWP announces major change for Universal Credit and how it verifies claims

Once you have submitted your Universal Credit claim, you need to verify your identity to get your first Universal Credit payment. This helps link the right person to the right claim and reduces the chance of benefit fraud

Politics

7 d. ago Universal Credit deductions worth £17m stripped from poorest Scots families in cost of living crisis

EXCLUSIVE: The full extent of the debt deductions has fuelled calls for Labour to go further on Universal Credit reform.

Economics

8 d. ago Universal Credit and other DWP benefits payment dates set to change due to Easter bank holidays

The upcoming Easter bank holidays in April could result in changes to some benefits payment dates for people who are expecting money from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Economics

9 d. ago DWP Universal Credit payments have increased for millions of people from today

Most benefit rates are going up today after the new tax year began yesterday - here is a full list of all new Universal Credit rates

Economics

1 week ago Full list of DWP benefit payments going up today including Universal Credit

A wide variety of DWP benefits and State Pension will see higher payments for claimants this month

Politics

1 week ago Major DWP Universal Credit rule change will come into force next week affecting 1.2 million families 

The amount of money taken from Universal Credit payments to repay debts is reducing this month

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms planned Attendance Allowance changes for people making a new claim

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

1 week ago DWP rules means Universal Credit claimants will see delays to benefit rises

Universal Credit and other benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance, are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7 - with state pension payments rising by 4.1%

Politics

2 w. ago DWP benefit payments increasing in April 2025 including PIP and Universal Credit

Benefit payments increase every year in April in line with inflation rates - here's a full list of how much they are going up by from this month

Politics

2 w. ago DWP payment update for people on Universal Credit ahead of uprating next week

The Administrative Earnings Threshold determines how much Universal Credit individual claimants and couples are entitled to each month.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP support plan for claimants set to lose PIP by November 2026

The DWP has confirmed details about its proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Politics

3 w. ago DWP Universal Credit change will see 3.9 million households get £265 boost a year

Almost four million households could see a increase in Universal Credit payments of over £200 a year as the Chancellor announces major welfare changes in Spring Statement today

Economics

3 w. ago Universal Credit and PIP changes explained in full as scale of impact realised

The Labour Government confirmed major changes to disability benefits Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit (UC) as they aim to cut the social welfare bill by £5billion per annum

Politics

3 w. ago Everything you need to know about PIP changes and Universal Credit as Labour slashes £5billion off welfare budget and Rachel Reeves blasts 'broken system' in Spring Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves today announced further welfare cuts as she confirmed changes for personal independence payment (Pip) and Universal Credit.

Economics