3 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

2 w. ago DWP October 2025 benefit and state pension payment dates confirmed

PIP, Universal Credit and state pension payments are distributed to millions of claimants across the UK

Economics

3 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

4 w. ago DWP warns millions of Universal Credit claimants about changes

The DWP is urging people claiming Universal Credit to report changes using their online account to avoid any potential overpayment

Events

4 w. ago DWP changes to Universal Credit for millions due to start in April

The Universal Credit Act 2025 is now an Act of Parliament after receiving Royal Assent on September 3, with the DWP announcing a number of changes for millions of households

Politics

4 w. ago DWP announces Universal Credit changes for millions of households after new law

The Universal Credit Act 2025 is now an Act of Parliament after receiving Royal Assent on September 3, with the DWP announcing a number of changes for millions of households

Society

last month DWP makes major announcement for 2.2 million people claiming Universal Credit

Around 2.2 million people who are currently signed off work due to sickness such as mental health conditions, bad backs, or high blood pressure will be affected, the government said

Politics

last month DWP announces new plan for 2.2 million people claiming Universal Credit

It comes as part of the Government's plan to get more people back at work

Politics