8 h. ago New Universal Credit fraud measures to focus on three specific areas from next week

The new campaign will launch at the end of January.

Politics

8 h. ago Brits claiming Universal Credit without need to look for work soars by 1.5million since Labour came to power

The claimant total stood at a provisional 8.40million in December 2025 - up from 7.36million a year earlier, according to new Department for Work and Pensions data.

Economics

29 h. ago New Universal Credit health benefit changes due to start in April

New Universal Credit changes will see around four million households get an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725.

Politics

30 h. ago Government says there will be 'rebalancing' in April as 1m more claim UC

8.4million people now claim Universal Credit after the biggest increase since 2020

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3 d. ago Universal Credit to replace two benefits within weeks and how to keep current payments

Many people claiming one of two benefits may have already been sent a letter by the DWP

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3 d. ago Two benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit this April

The DWP is sending letters to some benefit claimants with jsut a few months left to switch to Universal Credit or lose payments

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4 d. ago Universal Credit claimants set for up to £25 extra each month

Here's who will get the money and when

Economics

4 d. ago DWP full list of every 2026 new benefit rate, including PIP and Universal Credit

The DWP has published its list of new payments across all of its available benefits including Attendance Allowance, Widow's Pension and Statutory Sick Pay

Politics

5 d. ago New plan to strip £800 a month DWP Universal Credit from specific group

The payments have been called 'a clear injustice that has caused real harm for too long'

Economics

5 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before April 2026 changes

Rebalancing of Universal Credit is aimed at addressing fundamental imbalances in the system

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5 d. ago DWP Sir Stephen Timms explains Universal Credit and PIP upcoming 2026 changes

Nearly four million households are expected to see an annual income boost of £725 under reforms to the welfare system

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6 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

7 d. ago Universal Credit claimants in 'arrears' issued with new DWP update

There are steps claimants can take that many people are not making use of

Politics

7 d. ago New 2026 rates and dates confirmed for universal credit, PIP, state pension and more

Some benefits will increase in April while others have been frozen

Economics

7 d. ago February 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions – plus changes to universal credit

All the essential cost of living information you need for February

Economics

8 d. ago Bulgarian benefits cheat who stole £52m from taxpayers then claimed Universal Credit after prison despite owning her home will have to pay it all BACK in victory for the Daily Mail

Tsvetka Todorova was jailed for three years in May 2024 for her role in the conspiracy, which stole more than £54million.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP Universal Credit payment rates for 2026 and extra amounts for parents

A wide variety of Universal Credit payments are set to see significant increases this year

Politics

9 d. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,149 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or Adult Disability Payment do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics

1 week ago DWP ending older benefits by March 31 as millions sent Universal Credit letter

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is also being replaced by Universal Credit and the DWP wants everyone claiming this benefit to be transferred across by March 31, 2026

Politics

1 week ago 'Do I need to declare if I'm sell items on eBay and I claim Universal Credit?'

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns those in receipt of Universal Credit about the rules for selling your stuff

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