54 h. ago Universal Credit changes people must report or DWP payments could stop

There are nearly 20 changes in circumstances which must be reported to the DWP as soon as possible.

Politics

4 d. ago Universal Credit warning as 622,000 have benefit payments cut or stopped by DWP

Universal Credit is now claimed by 8.3 million people in the UK but 622,000 people were sanctioned by the DWP between February 2024 and July 2025

Events

4 d. ago Four million Brits now claiming jobless benefits without any requirement to work after rise of over a MILLION people under Labour

A record 8.3 million people were claiming Universal Credit in October - equivalent to almost a quarter of the working age population - up from 7.2 million at the same point last year.

Economics

5 d. ago Universal credit claimants not required to work up by 1.1 million in a year

There were 8.3 million people overall on universal credit in October, a rise from 7.2 million at the same point last year.

Economics

5 d. ago UC benefit claimants not required to work up by 1.1 million in a year

There were 8.3 million people overall on universal credit in October, a rise from 7.2 million at the same point last year.

Economics

1 week ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,149 every month

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

Economics

3 w. ago DWP explains 'reason' for Universal Credit eligibility change

The Department for Work and Pensions explained the proposal to stop people under the age of 22 from accessing the Universal Credit health element

Politics

3 w. ago DWP explains ‘reasoning’ for decision to restrict Universal Credit for young people

The proposed changes to Universal Credit’s health element could stop thousands from being able to claim the benefit

Politics

4 w. ago Full list of people eligible for emergency £378 DWP Universal Credit payment

The DWP can provide an emergency payment if you're struggling to make ends meet

Economics