An estimated 2.8 million households see deductions made to their Universal Credit award to pay off debt each month. Economics
You can claim help with childcare costs for any children under 16 who you are responsible for - the maximum each month is £1,031.88 for one child or £1,768.94 for two or more children Economics
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
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a change to the Fair Repayment Rate for Universal Credit payments from next month Economics
DWP will implement the change from the end of April Economics
The new measure will see Universal Credit claimants keep more of their monthly benefit payment. Economics