38 h. ago UK poverty crisis laid bare as 500,000 children living in families trapped in benefits debt cycle

Exclusive: Tens of thousands of families are forced to take out loans to cover the five-week wait until their first Universal Credit payment – but many struggle to pay it back

Society

69 h. ago DWP October 2025 benefit and state pension payment dates confirmed

PIP, Universal Credit and state pension payments are distributed to millions of claimants across the UK

Economics

3 d. 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

9 d. ago Older people living on their own could be due annual State Pension boost of £4300

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and unlock access to other financial support.

Economics

1 week ago DWP warns Universal Credit mistake could mean claimants have to give back money

Universal Credit claimants could face deductions on their benefit payments if they don’t keep the Department for Work and Pensions updated on certain circumstances in their lives

Events

1 week ago Nearly half a million people on Universal Credit receive bonus payment of up to £1,200 this year

Almost 40,000 Scottish households have joined the UK Government's Help to Save scheme.

Economics

1 week ago HMRC handing out £1,200 bonus to claimants on one DWP benefit but there's a catch

HM Revenue and Customs is giving a bonus payment worth up to 1,200 to people on Universal Credit, and this is how you can claim yours - but it isn't as easy as it sounds.

Economics

1 week ago DWP Universal Credit claimants can earn this much before they lose claim

The DWP can deduct money from your Universal Credit payments while you are working

Politics

1 week ago Department for Work and Pensions Universal Credit rule could stop payments

The DWP has issued a Universal Credit warning over a little-known rule which could come in to bite many

Economics

2 w. ago Four things that could mean you are eligible for DWP Universal Credit payment

Universal Credit can help with your living costs. It's paid monthly. You may be able to get it if you're on a low income, out of work or you cannot work

Politics

2 w. ago People on Universal Credit may be eligible for bonus payment of up to £1,200

Three million people claiming certain benefits can now take advantage of the Help to Save scheme.

Economics

2 w. ago New DWP payment warning to single people claiming Universal Credit

A change in living arrangements can be reported using the Universal Credit online account.

Events

2 w. ago DWP health benefits blow as new secretary 'not ruling out' changes to universal credit

Pat McFadden did not rule out ending health-related universal credit payments for some claimants based on age

Society

3 w. ago HMRC warning as parents to have child benefit stopped in September

You could also see a drop in your Universal Credit payments

Events

3 w. ago Three actions that could see Universal Credit payments cut by 100%

Certain actions or mistakes while on Universal Credit can trigger a sanction, where your benefit payment is reduced for a certain period of time

Politics

4 w. ago Authorities plead for help catching Charlie Kirk’s killer as new video shows casual getaway: Live updates

Manhunt intensifies for 31-year-old conservative media personality shot dead at Utah Valley University as FBI recovers ‘high-powered bolt-action rifle’ from woods

Culture

4 w. ago Trump weighs in on hunt for ‘animal’ who killed Charlie Kirk as Vance visits ‘absolutely devastated’ widow: Live updates

Manhunt intensifies for 31-year-old conservative media personality shot dead at Utah Valley University as FBI recovers ‘high-powered bolt-action rifle’ from woods

Events

4 w. ago FBI suspends Charlie Kirk briefing due to ‘rapid developments’ after ‘person of interest’ image released: Live updates

Manhunt intensifies for 31-year-old conservative media personality shot dead at Utah Valley University as FBI recovers ‘high-powered bolt-action rifle’ from woods

Economics

4 w. ago FBI release first image of ‘person of interest’ in Charlie Kirk killing after officials recover gun: Live updates

Manhunt intensifies for 31-year-old conservative media personality shot dead at Utah Valley University as FBI recovers ‘high-powered bolt-action rifle’ from woods

Events

4 w. ago FBI releases first image of ‘person of interest’ in Charlie Kirk killing after officials recover gun: Live updates

Manhunt intensifies for 31-year-old conservative media personality shot dead at Utah Valley University as FBI recovers ‘high-powered bolt-action rifle’ from woods

Events