50 h. ago DWP confirms it will not delay Universal Credit health element changes from April

The DWP has responded to a cross-party group of MPs' concerns over the changes

Science

51 h. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes from April 2026

The DWP has confirmed it will proceed with reducing Universal Credit health element for new claimants from April 2026, despite concerns from cross-party MPs

Politics

61 h. ago How much DWP benefits such as Universal Credit, PIP, JSA, ESA, Child Benefit and pension will by rise in 2026

Many benefits will increase in April at the start of the financial year

Politics

63 h. ago DWP Universal Credit and PIP update explained by Sir Stephen Timms

Sir Stephen Timms recently responded to a parliamentary question regarding PIP and Universal Credit

Politics

64 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

69 h. ago DWP benefit changes in 2026, Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

Experts have pulled together a full list of all the known changes due in the next 12 months, including the end of legacy benefits and increases in others

Politics

5 d. ago All the DWP Universal Credit changes coming in 2026 including new payment rates

Universal Credit is claimed by more than eight million people in the UK and it is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Politics

9 d. ago DWP Universal Credit warning as 17 changes must be reported or risk penalties

The Department for Work and Pensions has warned that failing to report specific changes in circumstances could lead to court action

Events

1 week ago DWP Universal Credit and other benefit payment changes this Christmas and Boxing Day

People expecting to receive Universal Credit today (on December 25) or 26 should have received it instead on December 24

Politics

1 week ago DWP to pay Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP and more tomorrow

Many benefit and State Pension recipients will receive payments tomorrow due to Christmas bank holidays

Economics

2 w. ago DWP tells PIP and Universal Credit claimants to prepare for 'face

The Department for Work and Pensions told benefits recipients they’re drastically ramping up the number of in-person assessments

Politics

2 w. ago January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need for the new year

Economics

2 w. ago Exact dates DWP Universal Credit and other benefits will be paid over Christmas

A full list of DWP benefit payment changes over Christmas is outlined below

Politics

2 w. ago Universal Credit update for claimants impacted by payments change

The DWP has provided an update about the new move to Universal Credit, with 2.3 million claimants sent migration notices between July 2022 and September 2025

Politics

2 w. ago DWP Universal Credit update for claimants impacted by payments change

Thousands of claimants need to make a change

Politics

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

Nearly 8.4m Universal Credit claimants across Wales and the UK must report changes including address moves, bank details and rent changes or risk penalty fines or court action

Politics

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 DWP responds to Martin Lewis calls over Universal Credit banking issue

The DWP has provided a hint as to why Universal Credit claimants face so many barriers

Politics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis urges DWP to 'fix' major Universal Credit banking issue

Martin Lewis has written to Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden to demand the DWP investigates and fixes an issue that he says is affecting millions on Universal Credit

Politics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis urges DWP boss to ‘investigate and fix’ current Universal Credit rules

More than 8 million people on Universal Credit could be missing out on a chance to improve their financial situation.

Economics