3 h. ago Universal Credit rule change to help more working parents get help with childcare costs

WORKING parents on Universal Credit are set for a major boost, as the Government unveils new support to cut the crippling cost of childcare. Ministers have confirmed that Universal Credit rules will change next year to stop families from falling into a "debt trap" when they try to return to work. The strategy targets one...

Society

3 h. ago DWP issues update on major changes for parents who claim Universal Credit

The Government has announced its new scheme to try and lift children out of poverty

Politics

15 h. ago New Universal Credit fraud crackdown will focus on three key loss areas from next month

The new campaign will launch at the end of January.

Politics

20 h. ago DWP minister issues update over assessments for people on 3 benefits

Some claimants may get a phone call

Politics

34 h. ago Universal Credit claimants could get extra cash after HMRC rule change

HMRC shared an update on Wednesday

Politics

38 h. ago New payment rate delay for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

The annual DWP uprating will be applied at the start of the new financial year on April 6.

Economics

44 h. ago DWP update over '£230 payments for people on PIP and Universal Credit'

Payment rates for benefits are increased in April

Economics

57 h. ago DWP confirms new Universal Credit rates as increase due in April

New rates of Universal Credit announced at the Budget will come into place in April

Politics

66 h. ago Christmas payment changes for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

4 d. ago 'They're taking everything from us and giving it to these people': Budget anger on the streets of Britain's Universal Credit capital

The Budget has divided public opinion but there is nowhere the split is more evident than in the Universal Credit capital of the UK.

Politics

4 d. ago 'It's only going to get worse': Life in Britain's Universal Credit capital where hard

The Budget has divided public opinion but there is nowhere the split is more evident than in the Universal Credit capital of the UK.

Politics

4 d. ago Exactly when Universal Credit claimants will get extra £312 in their bank accounts

The UK Government has announced a 6.2% rise in Universal Credit payments, with single claimants receiving an extra £312 annually

Economics

6 d. ago All DWP payment hikes in full after Budget boost to PIP, UC and two

Rachel Reeves announced £15 billion in benefits spending at Wednesday's Budget with increased payments for those receiving Universal Credit, PIP and child benefits

Economics

6 d. ago New 2026 rates and dates revealed for universal credit, PIP and end of two

Some benefits will increase next year while others have been frozen

Politics

6 d. ago Sir Keir Starmer says it's 'an investment' as thousands get benefits boost

560,000 will see a Universal Credit increase with more getting extra money from HMRC

Politics

7 d. ago Hundreds of thousands of parents to receive extra £736.06 in childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit will be able to receive an extra £736.06 in childcare costs for each additional child above the current maximum cap for two children

Economics

7 d. ago Universal Credit claimants to get extra £312 in their bank accounts

People who receive the benefit will get £6 weekly for single claimants or £312 annually

Economics

7 d. ago DWP payment increases in full after PIP, UC and benefit Budget changes

Rachel Reeves announced £15 billion in benefits spending at Wednesday's Budget with increased payments for those receiving Universal Credit, PIP and child benefits

Economics

7 d. ago DWP mum in line for Universal Credit and benefit boost to £2,770 after budget

Wales mum Lisa White says the Budget change will allow her children to finally join after-school activities like football and dancing

Economics

8 d. ago DWP benefits rates for 2026 confirmed at Budget, including Universal Credit and PIP increases

DWP benefits increase each year in line with inflation

Economics