20 h. 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.

Science

3 d. ago New DWP update for people on legacy benefits ahead of payments ending in April

Legacy benefits including Income Support and Income-based Jobseekers’ Allowance are set to close at the start of April 2026.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit claimants not looking for work rises to four million

Universal credit claimants not required to work has gone up by 1.1 million in a year.

Economics

7 d. ago Full list of DWP changes to Universal Credit due to start in April

Nearly four million households will see an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725 under new reforms.

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms Universal Credit fraud crackdown to launch soon

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to launch a new campaign at the end of January 2026 to combat Universal Credit fraud, with the initiative focusing on three key areas

Politics

2 w. ago Universal Credit claimants warned of DWP fraud crackdown on three key loss areas

The DWP has confirmed a new campaign to tackle Universal Credit fraud will begin at the end of January, 2026. The crackdown will focus on living circumstances, self-employment, and savings

Events

2 w. ago DWP confirms new Universal Credit fraud crackdown will focus on three key loss areas

The new campaign will launch at the end of January.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes start in April

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

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

4 w. 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

4 w. 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

4 w. ago Major shoplifting increase recorded in Renfrewshire as trend branded 'real concern'

Theft in this area, from the start of April until the end of August, has risen by 49.2 per cent on last year.

Economics