31 m. ago Britain's benefits crisis: 3.6MILLION people are on Universal Credit with no obligation to seek work

Nearly half of all the 7.9million people on Universal Credit have 'no work requirement', compared to fewer than 700,000 in January 2020.

Economics

3 h. 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

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16 h. ago Afghans have been betrayed yet again by this shocking UK data leak – and many don’t even know if they’re affected | Diane Taylor

This isn’t the first time Afghans brave enough to work against the Taliban have been let down by Britain, but it might be the most shamefulThe headline figures are eye-watering. Up to 100,000 Afghans could have been placed at risk after a British soldier, according to the Times, sent the names of 33,000 people who supported British forces to a contact he hoped would help verify their applications for sanctuary in this country. The story behind these numbers is one of real people who had already been living in fear for years, and who have been treated abhorrently by the British state.As soon as it became clear that the information could fall into the Taliban’s hands and lead to these people and those close to them being targeted, the highly secret Operation Rubific was launched. This debacle occurred under the previous Conservative government, which obtained a superinjunction preventing several media organisations that were aware of the leak from reporting on it.Diane Taylor writes o...

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18 h. 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

19 h. ago PM wants fewer jobless foreign nationals on benefits as first

The vast majority of people on universal credit are British and Irish nationals and those who live or work in the UK without immigration restrictions.

Politics

22 h. ago Full PIP and Universal Credit rules for hospital stays to prevent payment loss

The DWP has strict rules when it comes to reporting changes in circumstances - and this includes when you're in hospital. Here's everything you need to know

Economics

22 h. ago More than one million migrants are claiming Universal Credit in Britain, latest figures show

New official statistics show the number of foreign nationals receiving the benefit in the UK has risen from 883,470 in 2022 to 1.26million last month.

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22 h. 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

23 h. ago DWP to pay out handy extra cash sum to millions of Brits including PIP claimants

The DWP Christmas bonus is a one-off, tax-free payment made to individuals receiving certain benefits - but not Universal Credit

Economics

23 h. ago Data shows immigration status of universal credit claimants for first time

Universal credit is a payment to help with living costs and is available for people on low incomes or those who are out of work or cannot work.

Politics

27 h. 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

28 h. 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

48 h. ago New and existing Universal Credit claims under review for ‘incorrect payments’

DWP has blocked £1 billion incorrect payments in a drive to protect people from falling into debt.

Politics

67 h. ago DWP Universal Credit changes could see millions get an extra £725 a year

There are big changes on the way which should benefit around 4 million households across the UK< seeing them receive an extra £725 a year

Economics

3 d. ago DWP Universal Credit claimants could get paid early – check to see if you're eligible

Universal Credit payments, which are paid monthly, can be issued in advance in certain circumstances and you can check to see if you're eligible

Politics

3 d. ago DWP make Universal Credit change which could stop people getting their money

More than seven million people claim Universal Credit across England, Wales, and Scotland but the DWP has recently made a change to their rules for new claimants

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4 d. ago DWP Universal Credit claim rule change you may not know about

Millions of people claim Universal Credit from the DWP

Politics

4 d. ago How much Universal Credit claimants are allowed in savings before cuts

The Department for Work and Pensions has several rules around Universal Credit payments, one of which is that your amount can be slashed or stopped if you have savings that exceed a certain limit

Politics

4 d. ago Universal Credit changes could 'penalise' people with four disabilities even after concessions

The Welfare Bill steadily making its way through Parliament could exclude some of the severe disabilities and young people the government wants to support, experts have warned

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5 d. ago Sir Keir's 'smashing the gangs' latest: Starmer launches half

The Prime Minister and French president Emmanuel Macron announced a 'one in, one out' migrant swap deal which was far less ambitious than expected.

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