24 h. ago Universal Credit payment boost to land in bank accounts today

Payments that were due on Monday 26 May will now arrive this week on Friday 23 May

Economics

25 h. ago DWP Universal Credit crackdown update is good news for millions of Brits

DWP issued an alert this week amid a Universal Credit crackdown as they updated a number on the changes possible saving a colossal sum of money for British taxpayers

Politics

28 h. ago Nearly 6,000 DWP staff reviewing new and existing Universal Credit claims for ‘incorrect payments’

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

Politics

3 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit payment date change due to bank holiday weekend

Some people could be paid early this month

Economics

8 d. ago Benefit payments: early Universal Credit, child, DWP, and housing payments ahead of Bank Holiday

Check your account a little sooner than usual as you could get paid early this May 👀

Economics

9 d. ago DWP errors pushed thousands of Universal Credit claimants into debt worth £494million

The total amount - which equates to around 0.3% of benefit spending - comes as the benefit department made 680,000 Universal Credit overpayments because of "official error" in 2023-24

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms exact dates for PIP and Universal Credit changes to start next year

The DWP has confirmed that changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit will not be introduced immediately, with the reforms set to be implemented from next year

Politics

1 week ago DWP full list of 19 changes Universal Credit claimants must report or risk losing benefits

Full list of change of circumstances you must report to the DWP or risk being taken to court or issued a fine

Events

1 week ago DWP confirms exact dates PIP and Universal Credit changes will start next year

Welfare reforms are set to be introduced for new and existing claimants next year.

Politics

1 week ago Universal Credit migration deadline passes as DWP Tax Credits officially end

The last day for people claiming Working Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits to secure transitional protection has now passed. Here's what to do if you missed the deadline

Politics

1 week ago DWP could stop your universal credit if you have this amount in savings

The Department for Work and Pensions will start withdrawing support and are going to be checks to ensure people are not cheating the welfare system

Politics

1 week ago DWP Universal Credit migration deadline passes as tax credits officially end

The deadline for people to move from tax credits to Universal Credit has passed

Politics

1 week ago Major DWP changes will hit 150,000 people on carer's benefits within five years

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the number of people who would be affected by the policy change in the coming years on the back of queries from Labour peers.

Events

2 w. ago All the DWP bank statement checks for Universal Credit claimants

DWP said some Universal Credit claims need to be 'corrected'

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms five things checked in bank statements and transactions of people on Universal Credit

DWP also uses transaction details to make an ‘accurate assessment’ of a claimant’s current financial circumstances.

Economics

2 w. ago People on Universal Credit could face DWP penalty or court for not reporting these changes

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

Events

2 w. ago New DWP update on impact of PIP and welfare reforms on people in Scotland

North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain put questions to the DWP over the potential impact for Scots on PIP and Universal Credit.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP loan worth over £800 on offer to Universal Credit claimants

The support from the Department for Work and Pensions can be used for a variety of reasons, such as to replace a fridge or boiler, or for repairs to your home - but you'll need to pay it back

Economics

3 w. ago DWP warning as Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on up to £1,149 each month

Universal Credit is designed to help people in and out of work on a low income with everyday living costs - but many people claiming the benefit could be missing out on vital support

Events

3 w. ago DWP letters telling claimants to act quickly or lose benefits landing on doorsteps

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is moving people over from legacy benefits to Universal Credit through its Managed Migration programme

Politics