5 h. ago DWP rules for how much you can earn while claiming Universal Credit

Benefit payments can fluctuate based on how much you are earning

Politics

7 d. ago DWP 'last resort' for closing Universal Credit claims over face

The Universal Credit application process can make some accommodations for people unable to get to their Jobcentre in-person

Politics

1 week ago DWP's new plans to help people with arthritis in the workplace

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined proposals to help disabled people and those with health conditions such as arthritis who are claiming Universal Credit to get and keep a job

Politics

1 week ago Universal Credit claimants 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

2 w. ago Universal Credit migration leads to 340,000 benefit claims closing

DWP data shows that between July 2022 and June 2025 a total of 2,108,000 people in 1,593,856 households have been sent migration notices - they must move to UC or they'll get nothing

Politics

2 w. ago Universal Credit claimants can take holidays but end up in court for one DWP reason

You may need to inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if you are planning to go abroad. You must also remain eligible for the benefit both when you leave and throughout your entire trip

Events

2 w. ago DWP issue full list of holiday rules anyone claiming Universal Credit must follow

Full DWP guidance for Universal Credit claimants going abroad for extended periods of time

Politics

3 w. ago DWP to axe benefit and move claimants to Universal Credit by next spring in major change

The DWP has confirmed that it will scrap a benefit and move claimants to Universal Credit by March 2026.

Politics

3 w. ago Universal Credit claimants surge by 1m to 8m in a year as 'broken welfare' system exposed

The latest figure of 8.0 million for July 2025 is the highest level it has been since it was introduced in 2013, according to official figures published on Tuesday

Politics

3 w. ago DWP puts thousands of Universal Credit claims under review after blocking £1bn payments

The Department for Work and Pensions has said it has stopped over £1bn in overpayments of Universal Credit, with more than one million claims now reviewed.

Economics

3 w. ago New and existing Universal Credit claims under review for ‘incorrect payments’

DWP has blocked £1 billion incorrect payments in a drive to protect people from falling into debt.

Politics

4 w. ago Benefits cheat's scam to rake in almost £170,000 in Universal Credit payments

James Stephen Barley now faces jail after Carlisle's Rickergate court heard he used the personal details of "numerous" people to lodge Universal Credit claims, requesting advanced payments

Economics

4 w. ago Scots benefits cheat 'hijacked' identities of 68 people to rake in £170,000

James Stephen Barley made 160 Universal Credit claims over a period of three years.

Economics

4 w. ago DWP benefits fraudster raked in £170,000 in Universal Credit with 'hijack' scam

Prosecutor Diane Jackson said the defendant, from Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, used the personal details of 'numerous' people to lodge Universal Credit claims

Economics