52 h. ago Universal Credit changes people must report or DWP payments could stop

There are nearly 20 changes in circumstances which must be reported to the DWP as soon as possible.

Politics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis warns millions on Universal Credit could be blocked from switching bank accounts

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to up to 8.3 million people on Universal Credit (UC), who he says may be effectively blocked from switching bank accounts.

Events

3 d. ago Martin Lewis urges DWP boss to ‘investigate and fix’ current Universal Credit rules

More than 8 million people on Universal Credit could be missing out on a chance to improve their financial situation.

Economics

6 d. ago Number of people claiming Universal Credit for health reasons rockets by a MILLION in just ONE YEAR

The number claiming Universal Credit (UC) because of their health has soared by 41 per cent in the year to September 2025 - increasing by 933,000 people to a record 3.2 million.

Events

1 week ago New DWP update for people on legacy benefits due to move to Universal Credit

ESA claimants will see changes within two weeks’ of the deadline on their managed migration letter from DWP.

Politics

1 week ago Young people on benefits to be helped into jobs with £820 million boost

The cash includes funding for training and work experience in construction, hospitality, and health and social care for 350,000 young people on universal credit

Economics

2 w. ago New payment rate delay for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

The annual DWP uprating will be applied at the start of the new financial year on April 6.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP update over '£230 payments for people on PIP and Universal Credit'

Payment rates for benefits are increased in April

Economics

2 w. ago Christmas payment changes for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

2 w. ago 'They're taking everything from us and giving it to these people': Budget anger on the streets of Britain's Universal Credit capital

The Budget has divided public opinion but there is nowhere the split is more evident than in the Universal Credit capital of the UK.

Politics

4 w. ago DWP Universal Credit claimants get HMRC bonus worth up to £1,200

Hundreds of thousands of people on Universal Credit have received extra cash

Economics

4 w. ago Thousands on Universal Credit get HMRC bonus payments of up to £1,200

Millions of people on Universal Credit are eligible for the scheme

Economics

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

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

Economics