3 h. 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

5 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

8 d. ago Full list of people automatically eligible for a Blue Badge as a driver or passenger

If you are not automatically eligible, you may be able to get a Blue Badge under certain other circumstances.

Politics

9 d. ago UK poverty crisis laid bare as 500,000 children living in families trapped in benefits debt cycle

Exclusive: Tens of thousands of families are forced to take out loans to cover the five-week wait until their first Universal Credit payment – but many struggle to pay it back

Society

1 week ago Full list of people eligible for £150 off energy bills from this month through Warm House Discount

The Warm Home Discount was extended in June

Economics

2 w. ago Nearly half a million people on Universal Credit receive bonus payment of up to £1,200 this year

Almost 40,000 Scottish households have joined the UK Government's Help to Save scheme.

Economics

2 w. ago HMRC handing out £1,200 bonus to claimants on one DWP benefit but there's a catch

HM Revenue and Customs is giving a bonus payment worth up to 1,200 to people on Universal Credit, and this is how you can claim yours - but it isn't as easy as it sounds.

Economics

3 w. ago Four things that could mean you are eligible for DWP Universal Credit payment

Universal Credit can help with your living costs. It's paid monthly. You may be able to get it if you're on a low income, out of work or you cannot work

Politics

3 w. ago People on Universal Credit may be eligible for bonus payment of up to £1,200

Three million people claiming certain benefits can now take advantage of the Help to Save scheme.

Economics

3 w. ago New DWP payment warning to single people claiming Universal Credit

A change in living arrangements can be reported using the Universal Credit online account.

Events