9 h. ago DWP confirms five things checked in bank statements and transactions of people on Universal Credit

DWP also uses transaction details to make an ‘accurate assessment’ of a claimant’s current financial circumstances.

Economics

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

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

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7 d. ago DWP warning as Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on up to £1,149 each month

Universal Credit is designed to help people in and out of work on a low income with everyday living costs - but many people claiming the benefit could be missing out on vital support

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7 d. ago DWP benefit claimants to be hit by increased charge starting from today

The increase will affect people claiming benefits including Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, and Jobseeker's Allowance

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7 d. ago DWP letters telling claimants to act quickly or lose benefits landing on doorsteps

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is moving people over from legacy benefits to Universal Credit through its Managed Migration programme

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9 d. ago PIP claimants taken off scheme told it could be down to 'massive DWP fault'

The Labour Government plans to shave £4.5billion off the benefit budget by 2030 by making it harder for people to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and changes to Universal Credit (UC)

Politics

1 week ago New DWP update for people on legacy benefits due to move to Universal Credit before next April

Final migration notices will be issued to claimants on ESA before in September.

Politics

2 w. ago HMRC announces 550,000 more people eligible for £1,200 boost

People who work and claim Universal Credit are now eligible for a government scheme that could see them get a boost of £1,200

Economics

2 w. ago People on Universal Credit could be in line for government bonuses worth up to £25 a month

As part of the government’s mission to grow the economy and improve lives in every corner of Britain, and deliver its Plan for Change, Help to Save is now open to anyone working and receiving Universal Credit.

Politics

3 w. ago More people on Universal Credit could be due £1,200 bonus as savings scheme extension starts

More than half a million more people are in line for the savings boost.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP to trigger bank account checks for savers with more than £6,000

People who claim Universal Credit have been told the Department for Work and Pensions is preparing to trigger bank account checks

Economics

3 w. ago Delay to Universal Credit rise for millions of DWP benefit claimants

Because of the way Universal Credit is paid, most people will not see the higher payment rates reflected in their benefit payments until up to two months later

Politics

3 w. ago DWP confirms payment boost for over one million people on Universal Credit next month

The new measure will see Universal Credit claimants keep more of their monthly benefit payment.

Economics

last month New DWP warning to people making a new claim for Universal Credit

Some 7.5 million people are currently receiving extra financial support through Universal Credit.

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