1 hour ago DWP starts winter fuel payments now but warns Brits not to fall for common scam

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said Brits will start to receive winter fuel payments but need to be on their guard against fraudsters attempting to trick people into sharing their personal information

Events

10 h. 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

21 h. 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

22 h. ago Fury as four million Brits receive jobless benefits WITHOUT the need to look for work

FOUR million people are receiving jobless benefits without the need to look for work. The number is half the eight million who claim Universal Credit. The Department for Work and Pensions figures heap more pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves — months after a welfare shake-up to save £5billion was shelved. Reform UK’s Lee Anderson said:...

Economics

30 h. 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

30 h. ago Universal Credit 'category change' for one million Brits in new DWP update

The Department for Work and Pensions has released new information

Politics

31 h. 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

3 d. ago I’m a single mum on Universal Credit – they didn’t pay my nursery fee & now have the cheek to tell ME to ‘be respectful’

A FRUSTRATED mother has claimed that she feels as though Universal Credit has got her “over a barrel.” Lauren Florence, a single mum from the UK, confirmed that she wasn’t paid for one month of her son’s nursery fees, but now after complaining, has been told that she needs to “be respectful.”  Posting on social...

Politics

4 d. ago Exact date millions on benefits and Universal Credit will get EXTRA payment set to land in accounts in WEEKS

MILLIONS will receive a Christmas bonus in their accounts in a few weeks. The free cash is for people receiving certain benefits, and it will be paid automatically. It's delivered to bank accounts during the first full week of December. This year, December 1 lands on a Monday, so you should get the payment within...

Economics

5 d. ago People on PIP claiming other DWP benefits may be due payment top

It’s important to be aware there is no direct disability premium for those on Universal Credit.

Politics

5 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit fraud crackdown to launch soon

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to launch a new campaign at the end of January 2026 to combat Universal Credit fraud, with the initiative focusing on three key areas

Politics

6 d. 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

6 d. ago Universal Credit claimants warned of DWP fraud crackdown on three key loss areas

The DWP has confirmed a new campaign to tackle Universal Credit fraud will begin at the end of January, 2026. The crackdown will focus on living circumstances, self-employment, and savings

Events

6 d. ago DWP unveils new 'Keep Britain Working' plan in fight against ill health

DWP has laid out a three year plan

Economics

7 d. ago British leftwingers elated by Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York, with some saying election has lessons for Labour – UK politics live

Sadiq Khan, Zack Polanski and Zarah Sultana among figures on the left praising the mayor-elect as they look at potential blueprint for elections in UKLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.Scotland’s finance secretary Shona Robison has called for “urgent engagement” with the UK chancellor after Rachel Reeves flagged up the prospect of tax rises yesterday.We are calling on the UK government’s autumn budget to deliver more funding for those public services, infrastructure, and cost of living support – including by abolishing the two-child limit in universal credit.Scotland has been short-changed in the past, and we must not be left as an afterthought in the UK government’s budget. Under the current arrangements Scotland has to wait and see what impact the chancellor’s decisions will have for us.Recently the chancellor admitted that Brexit has damaged the economy. Brexit has had a hugely negative impact on public spending, reducing the available investment for public ser...

Politics

7 d. ago DWP confirms new Universal Credit fraud crackdown will focus on three key loss areas

The new campaign will launch at the end of January.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes start in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

1 week ago DWP can slash Universal Credit payments by up to 15% in 'exceptional circumstances'

The DWP has issued a warning to Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants

Politics

1 week ago Category 6 is the new hurricane normal. Why scientists say we need to rethink what we know about storms

Human-caused climate change is making major hurricanes like Melissa much stronger, faster and ultimately more life-threatening

Events

1 week ago Universal Credit update over £10,400 change if you were born before this year

Universal Credit payment rules are changing from next year

Economics