10 h. 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

15 h. 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

5 d. 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

6 d. ago Married people over State Pension age could boost annual income by £4,300

Older people with a weekly State Pension of less than £346 could be due extra money from DWP.

Economics

1 week ago DWP Universal Credit alert as claimants told 'remember' vital step in 3 situations

People on Universal Credit who receive any type of lump sum, inheritance or savings boost may need to take action

Events

1 week ago DWP Universal Credit claimants who ignore one phone call risk losing money

People could lose a portion of their Universal Credit payment if they miss a phone call without a valid reason

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis' MSE issues warning to anyone with 1p or more on credit card

MSE has urged people to pay off their credit card in full every month, otherwise you pay interest on the entire balance

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2 w. ago Universal Credit changes people must report or DWP payments could stop

There are nearly 20 changes in circumstances which must be reported to the DWP as soon as possible.

Politics

2 w. ago Millions risk 'debt time bomb' with Christmas shopping strategy

A quarter of people quizzed confessed they will be using credit cards for their Crimbo splurges. And money Xmas hangovers are set to drag into next year with only 22% of shoppers expecting to have cleared their festive bills by the end of December

Economics

3 w. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,149 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or Adult Disability Payment do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics

3 w. ago Older people living on their own could be due annual State Pension boost of £4300

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and unlock access to other financial support.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms eligible people on Universal Credit could get an extra £5,000 a year

The LCWRA element is for people whose health problems are so severe they cannot reasonably be expected to work or take part in work-related activities

Economics

3 w. ago Nearly half a million people on Universal Credit receive bonus payment of up to £1,200 this year

Almost 40,000 Scottish households have joined the UK Government's Help to Save scheme.

Economics

3 w. ago HMRC handing out £1,200 bonus to claimants on one DWP benefit but there's a catch

HM Revenue and Customs is giving a bonus payment worth up to 1,200 to people on Universal Credit, and this is how you can claim yours - but it isn't as easy as it sounds.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP says if you have this much in your bank account it could trigger checks on your finances

The DWP has warned that it will start checking the bank accounts of people receiving Universal Credit to see if they have been declaring their income correctly - here's what you need to know

Economics

4 w. ago Four things that might mean you're eligible for DWP Universal Credit

Some people may not realise they are eligible for Universal Credit, due to a number of misconceptions

Politics

4 w. ago DWP to scrap four key benefits by next March as Brits issued 'stark' warning

The legacy benefits are set to end as the Government moves claimants onto Universal Credit - people are being sent letters urging them to switch

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4 w. ago Government payments of up to £1,200 available through little

Help to Save is a savings account run by the Government for people claiming Universal Credit

Economics

last month DWP warns millions of Universal Credit claimants about changes

The DWP is urging people claiming Universal Credit to report changes using their online account to avoid any potential overpayment

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