4 h. 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

10 h. 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

22 h. 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

3 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

5 d. ago DWP Universal Credit 'cancellations' alert as claimants impacted

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

Events

6 d. ago Government agency skewered by banking group for stern take on credit card rewards programs

The American Bankers Association argues against Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s claim that credit card issuers may be using bait-and-switch tactics in their rewards programs

Politics

7 d. 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

8 d. ago Universal Credit claimants could get extra cash after HMRC rule change

HMRC shared an update on Wednesday

Politics

1 week 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

2 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

2 w. ago Martin Lewis issues November warning to claim back hundreds of pounds

Martin Lewis has revealed that billpayers may be sitting on hundreds of pounds of unclaimed energy credit, urging viewers to follow his advice and claim money back in November.

Events

3 w. ago Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials over ‘collusion’ with anti

Activist detained by ICE condemns ‘smear and harassment campaign’ and demands release of key communicationsMahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian activist who participated in protests at Columbia University and was detained by Ice earlier this year, has filed a lawsuit demanding the Trump administration release its communications with anti-Palestinian groups he says contributed to his March arrest and efforts to detain him.The groups, a number of which have boasted about their involvement in sharing dossiers on Palestine activists with the administration, have claimed credit for Khalil’s arrest, according to the Center for Constitutional Rights, which is part of the legal team representing Khalil, and they say there is evidence that indicates the Trump administration “acted on information and misinformation – provided by these groups in cracking down” on Khalil and other pro-Palestine activists. Continue reading...

Politics

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 w. ago DWP publishes new Universal Credit guidance for families with children

A new webpage published on GOV.UK outlines the extra help you may be entitled to if you’re claiming Universal Credit and responsible for looking after a child

Society

3 w. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit claimants not looking for work rises to four million

Universal credit claimants not required to work has gone up by 1.1 million in a year.

Economics

3 w. ago HMRC to pay £1,200 to Universal Credit claimants with 7.5m eligible

The government scheme is backed by money-saving expert Martin Lewis, who has encouraged people to take part in the risk-free savings program

Economics

3 w. ago How YouTube TV subscribers can claim $20 credit amid Disney blackout

The return of Disney channels to YouTube TV is uncertain, but could happen ‘in a matter of hours’ if a deal is reached, the company says

Technology