8 h. ago Exact amount DWP benefits set to increase next April including Universal Credit and State Pension

The rate of benefits increases in April in line with the rate of inflation from the previous September

Politics

11 h. ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for income boost worth up to £450

The average claimants will receive nearly £400 more a year – but economists warn it comes at the ‘wrong time’

Economics

15 h. ago Experts warn DWP benefits uprating next April unlikely to cover cost of essentials

The Universal Credit standard allowance is set to rise by 6.2 per cent next year.

Events

16 h. ago Benefits uplift still unlikely to cover cost of essentials, say experts

Anti-poverty charities have warned an above-inflation rise from April would still see many people struggling with the costs of heat, rent and energy.

Science

16 h. ago Benefits poised to surge 3.8% and state pension 4.8% in April as Rachel Reeves desperately looks for ways to curb spending

Universal credit and disability handout rises are typically linked to the CPI inflation rate for September, which was revealed today as 3.8 per cent.

Economics

18 h. ago Exact amount DWP benefits set to rise by next year including Universal Credit

A spike in inflation is expected to trigger higher than otherwise benefit increases next April, including for Universal Credit - but leave the government with an £18billion bill

Politics

59 h. ago Universal Credit, PIP and Motability: Could Labour cut more benefits in the autumn Budget?

There are several proposals for further changes to the benefit system

Politics

3 d. ago All you need to know about major DWP Universal Credit changes

DWP have announced a new Universal Credit Bill to overhaul the welfare system and is set to bring in a number of measures

Politics

4 d. ago Full list of people eligible for emergency £378 DWP Universal Credit payment

The DWP can provide an emergency payment if you're struggling to make ends meet

Economics

4 d. ago Universal Credit update over income and savings bank account checks for 3 benefits

Investigators will also be able to directly take cash from people's bank accounts

Economics

4 d. ago DWP could demand nine years of bank statements if your account surpasses key threshold

A Universal Credit claimant has been asked to provide nine years' worth of bank statements as part of a claim review to check they are receiving the correct amount of benefits

Economics

5 d. ago DWP warning as UK households face Universal Credit cut with little

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned Universal Credit claimants that failure to follow the rules could see them lose hundreds of pounds each month

Events

5 d. ago DWP warning over £4.35 rule that means Universal Credit payments can be cut

The Department for Work and Pensions can take money away from Universal Credit payments if you have money savings or investments above a certain amount

Events

7 d. ago DWP Universal Credit boost from April as major changes given green light

The changes will provide support for people seeking to join the workforce

Politics

8 d. ago Revealed: Migrants make up one in every SIX universal credit recipients

It comes after the Tories last week unveiled bold plans to bar foreign nationals from claiming universal credit and other benefits, in a bid to slash billions of Government spending.

Events

8 d. ago Households on Universal Credit and PIP being underpaid due to making key mistake – check if you’re due cash

HOUSEHOLDS on certain benefits could be missing out on cash due to making a simple mistake. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) pays welfare benefits to around 23.7million people. To get these benefits, people need to meet certain eligibility criteria and the amount of money they can get depends on their circumstances. You need...

Politics

8 d. ago DWP Universal Credit alert as claimants told 'remember' vital step

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to Universal Credit claimants, urging them to report any changes to their savings and income as soon as possible

Events

8 d. ago DWP asks for nine years of bank statements from Universal Credit claimant

'I cannot see how this is relevant or why I should have to supply this info'

Politics

8 d. ago DWP Universal Credit alert as claimants told 'remember' vital step in 3 situations

People on Universal Credit who receive any type of lump sum, inheritance or savings boost may need to take action

Events

9 d. ago DWP Universal Credit claimants who ignore one phone call risk losing money

People could lose a portion of their Universal Credit payment if they miss a phone call without a valid reason

Events