7 h. ago DWP to send huge payouts to thousands on Universal Credit as lawyers urge further action

The DWP failed to adequately protect the income of disabled people who were transferred from legacy benefits to Universal Credit, according to lawyers

Politics

8 h. ago DWP sends urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants who have money in savings

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to anyone who claims Universal Credit and has any amount in savings

Events

11 h. ago Man, 30, saw £1,300 Universal Credit payment hadn't arrived... the reason left him stunned

Ryan said DWP stopped his Universal Credit payments

Economics

12 h. ago DWP payment worth up to £812 sent to Universal Credit bank accounts

You may be eligible if you need help with repairs to your home, or if you need extra money to help you work, if you need to move, or funeral costs

Economics

30 h. ago Lawyers flag ‘scandalous’ issues as DWP pays out £452 million in compensation

Claimants were found to have lost the ‘Severe Disability Premium’ (SDP) in the move to universal credit, with the DWP not doing enough to ensure their incomes were protected

Economics

32 h. ago DWP Universal Credit eligibility rules in full as one million more people now claim

The latest figure of eight million for July 2025 is the highest level it has been since the benefit was introduced in 2013, according to official figures published last week.

Politics

60 h. ago DWP and HMRC making major change to 10 benefits including Universal Credit

The DWP is to make changes to ten benefits payments within days - following the bank holiday adjustment, parents with children continuing their education have been warned to update HMRC by this date

Politics

5 d. ago Full list of DWP benefits that will migrate to Universal Credit

There are six old-style benefits that are gradually being fazed out by the Department for Work and Pensions

Politics

9 d. ago Full list of people eligible for free bus pass after changes to DWP PIP rules

Full list of people eligible for a free bus pass in England - including under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme

Politics

3 w. ago DWP reveals deadline for thousands of benefit claimants owed compensation after court battle

Over 10,000 people with ‘complex’ cases are still waiting for a payment

Events

3 w. ago What DWP's 'Data Surveillance' policy means for Universal Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed new powers will soon allow officials to request bank details from Universal Credit claimants.

Events

3 w. ago DWP explains 'data surveillance' policy for Universal Credit claimants

New powers are coming in to allow officials to request bank details of claimants

Events

3 w. ago DWP Universal Credit warning as claimants 'left without cash for weeks'

An MP said that Universal Credit claimants are 'trapped' waiting for their cash

Events

3 w. ago DWP says it will review Universal Credit, PIP and other benefit claims

DWP has published a new report

Politics

4 w. ago Universal Credit claims under review by DWP for ‘incorrect payments’

It is planned this will help prevent recipients of the benefit falling into debt

Politics

4 w. ago DWP makes major Universal Credit change with UK households given £725 boost

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that the Universal Credit standard allowance will permanently rise above inflation, amounting to £725 by 2029/30 in cash terms for a single person aged 25 or over

Economics

4 w. ago DWP update on when it wants Universal Credit and other bank account checks to begin

Investigators will be able to request details of those on certain DWP benefits if, as expected, the plans are made law

Economics

4 w. ago Universal Credit overhaul set to boost DWP incomes for millions next year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that four major changes to Universal Credit could be made

Politics

4 w. ago DWP outlines major £725 Universal Credit changes that would start next year

Millions of households would benefit from the payment increase, DWP officials say

Economics