2 h. ago DWP payment update for people on Universal Credit ahead of uprating next week

The Administrative Earnings Threshold determines how much Universal Credit individual claimants and couples are entitled to each month.

Politics

53 h. ago Universal Credit claimants could earn at least '£300' with one simple bank switch

The Help to Save savings account is only available to people on Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit - and it could make claimants hundreds of pounds better off

Economics

4 d. ago The stark impact of DWP rule changes laid bare as millions to lose out

The changes to disability benefits and Universal Credit are expected to push hundreds of thousands of people into poverty

Politics

4 d. ago The exact number of people affected by PIP and universal credit changes

The reforms are expected to make welfare savings of £4.8bn but charities say it will push millions of families into poverty

Politics

4 d. ago DWP Universal Credit cut will see nearly 3 million people lose up to £3,000 per year

Rachel Reeves announced major changes to Universal Credit in Wednesday's Spring Statement

Economics

5 d. ago Millions told Universal Credit could be cut over ‘mistake’ in 19 categories

All 7.5 million people claiming Universal Credit are at risk

Politics

6 d. ago People on Universal Credit could be due historical cash refund from DWP

Claimants have until May 4 to ask the DWP to review their Hardship Payment decision.

Economics

7 d. ago People on Universal Credit could face DWP penalty or court for not reporting these changes

There are certain changes in circumstances that must be reported to the DWP as soon as possible.

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7 d. ago DWP universal credit changes to affect people on 11 benefits next month

The announcement comes just days after the government announced sweeping changes to PIP and other benefits

Politics

8 d. ago DWP will make three major changes to Universal Credit affecting millions within days

One of the changes involves more people being used to Universal Credit

Politics

1 week ago Welsh minister says he 'absolutely' could not live on £70 a week some will get after benefit reforms

The plans to get more people back to work would see lower Universal Credit (UC) for new claimants, stricter tests for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and reduced incapacity benefits for under 22-year-olds

Politics

1 week ago Millions left fearful by drastic DWP benefit cuts that will leave many worse off

DWP Secretary Liz Kendall unveiled major changes to Personal Independent Payments and Universal Credit as she warned the system is 'failing the very people it is supposed to help'

Politics

2 w. ago New DWP plans to help people on Universal Credit classed as ‘not fit for work’

The number of people on the highest rate of Universal Credit with no support to look for work has almost quadrupled since the pandemic.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP giving people on Universal Credit with health issues up to £1,130 each month

You can claim disability benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) alongside Universal Credit and this could provide you with up to £1,130.65 each month

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms major Universal Credit change coming for millions in April

There are around 7.5 million people claiming Universal Credit in the UK

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit changes for all claimants starting from next month

The DWP has released new figures that show the number of people claiming Universal Credit increased by 1.1m in January 2025 compared with the same month last year

Politics

3 w. ago DWP confirms changes to Universal Credit will start next month for all claimants

The change will affect 7.5 million people in work, unemployed or self-employed claiming Universal Credit from April.

Politics

3 w. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,130 each month

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

Economics

3 w. ago Universal Credit website DOWN: Chaos as thousands of people are unable to get on both crucial Gov.uk and HMRC pages

Both Gov.uk and HMRC have seen a spike in reported outages since 5am this morning, according to Downdetector.

Politics

3 w. ago HMRC website site crashes as hundreds unable to access accounts across UK

People with Universal Credit accounts have ran into trouble this morning

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