46 h. ago Universal Credit update for claimants impacted by payments change

The DWP has provided an update about the new move to Universal Credit, with 2.3 million claimants sent migration notices between July 2022 and September 2025

Politics

50 h. ago DWP Universal Credit update for claimants impacted by payments change

Thousands of claimants need to make a change

Politics

64 h. ago Universal Credit changes you must report to DWP or payments could stop

Nearly 8.4m Universal Credit claimants across Wales and the UK must report changes including address moves, bank details and rent changes or risk penalty fines or court action

Politics

3 d. ago DWP responds to Martin Lewis calls over Universal Credit banking issue

The DWP has provided a hint as to why Universal Credit claimants face so many barriers

Politics

4 d. ago Two key benefits the DWP will scrap next year in favour of Universal Credit

Benefit claimants will already begin being encouraged to move over to Universal Credit with a major DWP letter

Politics

6 d. ago DWP to end two benefit schemes in April 2026: Here's how to transfer to Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions will abolish Income Support and Jobseeker’s Allowance by April 2026, urging claimants to transfer to Universal Credit to maintain their benefits

Politics

7 d. ago New update on scrapping Work Capability Assessments for DWP Universal Credit claims

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced plans to abolish the Work Capability Assessment (WCA), though timing and details are yet to be confirmed

Politics

7 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

7 d. ago New update on DWP plans to abolish Work Capability Assessments for Universal Credit claims

DWP is working with suppliers to clear a backlog of Work Capability Assessment for claimants.

Politics

9 d. ago Young people face benefits sanctions in these six areas next year

Young Universal Credit claimants in six UK areas will access 350,000 training opportunities from spring 2026, but may face benefits sanctions for non-participation

Politics

1 week ago DWP Universal Credit 'cancellations' alert as claimants impacted

The Government has shared some figures showing how widespread the issue is

Events

1 week ago DWP issues update on plans to tackle 100,000 Work Capability Assessments backlog

Work Capability Assessments are required from people claiming certain benefits

Politics

2 w. ago DWP issues update on major changes for parents who claim Universal Credit

The Government has announced its new scheme to try and lift children out of poverty

Politics

2 w. ago Universal Credit claimants could get extra cash after HMRC rule change

HMRC shared an update on Wednesday

Politics

2 w. ago Exactly when Universal Credit claimants will get extra £312 in their bank accounts

The UK Government has announced a 6.2% rise in Universal Credit payments, with single claimants receiving an extra £312 annually

Economics

3 w. ago Universal Credit claimants to get extra £312 in their bank accounts

People who receive the benefit will get £6 weekly for single claimants or £312 annually

Economics

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 Government 'to announce major benefits change' that will affect millions

The two-child benefit cap limits child tax credit and Universal Credit claims to the first two children in a household

Politics

4 w. ago New DWP guidance for families with children claiming major benefit

The DWP has published new guidance for claiming Universal Credit if you have children

Society

last month 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