3 h. ago Universal Credit claimants given £420 boost from today under major shake

The Fair Repayment Rate for Universal Credit payments, which is a limit on how much you can have taken off your benefits to repay debts, is being reduced from 25% to 15%

Economics

7 h. ago Universal Credit payments could be stopped just for going on holiday

Universal Credit claimants have been warned that their payments could be stopped if they go on holiday - here's what you need to know

Politics

7 h. ago Universal Credit DWP claimants on holiday face risk of payments being halted

Going on holiday could affect your Universal Credit eligibility

Events

10 h. ago DWP warning as changes to Universal Credit will affect thousands of households

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a fresh update on changes to benefits that are set to affect thousands of households in the UK

Events

12 h. ago DWP Universal credit change brings £420 boost to over a million households

The change comes into effect today and is predicted to help more than a million households across the country

Economics

21 h. ago New DWP update for people on legacy benefits due to move to Universal Credit before next April

Final migration notices will be issued to claimants on ESA before in September.

Politics

24 h. ago DWP issues urgent warning as PIP claimants and pensioners at risk of being scammed

The UK Government says the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information via text and advises reporting suspicious messages

Events

26 h. ago DWP sending letters to 400,000 people ahead of benefit payment being axed

Thousands of households still claiming income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) are being sent letters in the post, telling them to move to Universal Credit

Politics

48 h. ago DWP shares Universal Credit warning and tells claimants to 'report themselves'

While most employed earnings are automatically received through the Real Time Information system, some cases require manual reporting - for example, if you're self-employed

Events

4 d. ago Universal Credit claimants told how to get extra £200 cash boost if friend is on PIP

If a Universal Credit (UC) claimants 'know someone' on Personal Independent Payment (PIP) or a whole range of other benefits they could be eligible for an extra £200 from the DWP

Economics

5 d. ago DWP state pension warning to parents as they could 'unintentionally' lose money

The warning comes from Hargreaves Lansdown as new data from HMRC revealed that 30,000 fewer families are claiming the extra monthly payments

Events

5 d. ago DWP explains Universal Credit rules for what savings count towards capital

The DWP was asked if a particular savings account would count

Events

7 d. ago Former DWP employee warns State Pension Triple Lock creating two

Sandra Wrench worked at the DWP for 42 years and warns of a widening gap between the New and Basic State Pensions.

Events

7 d. ago PIP claimants won't see new benefit payment rates this month in DWP delay

DWP benefit payments - including Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - were hiked by 1.7% on April 7. However, most claimants will have to wait until May before they receive the full amount of higher payments

Politics

7 d. ago HMRC announces 550,000 more people eligible for £1,200 boost

People who work and claim Universal Credit are now eligible for a government scheme that could see them get a boost of £1,200

Economics

7 d. ago Parents on Universal Credit urged to claim back up to £1,768 every month

You can claim help with childcare costs for any children under 16 who you are responsible for - the maximum each month is £1,031.88 for one child or £1,768.94 for two or more children

Economics

8 d. ago People on Universal Credit could be in line for government bonuses worth up to £25 a month

As part of the government’s mission to grow the economy and improve lives in every corner of Britain, and deliver its Plan for Change, Help to Save is now open to anyone working and receiving Universal Credit.

Politics

8 d. ago DWP State Pension warning issued as thousands of Brits don't understand vital rule

According to new research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), there are "significant knowledge gaps" among Brits who are currently approaching retirement

Events

9 d. ago New driving licence rules come into force suddenly and will affect thousands of motorists

Transport for London has launched temporary licences for private hire vehicle drivers in the capital and surrounding Greater London areas in a bid to tackle delays

Transport

1 week ago People over 45 warned as DWP state pension is 'less than needed' for basic living

Most people aren’t aware of the reality they’re retiring in, with many Gen X residents in the UK set to be very unprepared when they do decide to retire from their careers

Events