The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a change to the Fair Repayment Rate for Universal Credit payments from next month Economics
DWP will implement the change from the end of April Economics
PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information. Politics
The Department for Work and Pension can provide extra financial support for those helping to look after their parent Economics
The annual DWP uprating will be applied to the State Pension and benefits on April 7. Economics
The Department for Work and Pensions oversees a means-tested benefit known as Pension Credit, which is designed to boost the income of those aged 66 and over on a tight income Events
The new rates will only be applied to Universal Credit assessment periods that have started on or after April 7 - so some people will have to wait until June to see any increase Politics