7 h. ago DWP full list of 19 changes Universal Credit claimants must report or risk losing benefits

Full list of change of circumstances you must report to the DWP or risk being taken to court or issued a fine

Events

9 h. ago Universal Credit claimants due pay rise from this week as major benefit change kicks in

Universal Credit is paid monthly in arrears, so the first round of benefit payments that will include the higher rates will be paid from this week

Politics

64 h. ago All the DWP bank statement checks for Universal Credit claimants

DWP said some Universal Credit claims need to be 'corrected'

Politics

6 d. ago DWP loan worth over £800 on offer to Universal Credit claimants

The support from the Department for Work and Pensions can be used for a variety of reasons, such as to replace a fridge or boiler, or for repairs to your home - but you'll need to pay it back

Economics

1 week 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

Events

1 week ago Annual benefits bill for refugee households hits £1BILLION after surging by a third in just one year, leading to calls for Britain to leave human rights treaty

Government data revealed the total amount of universal credit paid to households with at least one refugee claimant soared to £1.1billion last year, up from £828million in 2023.

Economics

1 week ago DWP universal credit claimants told to check their bank accounts on Friday

People are being urged to check their accounts ahead of an important change made by the DWP

Economics

1 week ago Universal Credit claimants given £420 boost from today under major shake

The Fair Repayment Rate for Universal Credit payments, which is a limit on how much you can have taken off your benefits to repay debts, is being reduced from 25% to 15%

Economics

1 week ago Universal Credit payments could be stopped just for going on holiday

Universal Credit claimants have been warned that their payments could be stopped if they go on holiday - here's what you need to know

Politics

1 week ago Universal Credit DWP claimants on holiday face risk of payments being halted

Going on holiday could affect your Universal Credit eligibility

Events

2 w. ago DWP shares Universal Credit warning and tells claimants to 'report themselves'

While most employed earnings are automatically received through the Real Time Information system, some cases require manual reporting - for example, if you're self-employed

Events

2 w. ago Universal Credit claimants told how to get extra £200 cash boost if friend is on PIP

If a Universal Credit (UC) claimants 'know someone' on Personal Independent Payment (PIP) or a whole range of other benefits they could be eligible for an extra £200 from the DWP

Economics

3 w. ago Universal Credit claimants can unlock £10,250 in savings with freebies

Universal Credit offers a lot more than just a monthly payment, with claimants able to access a range of freebies and discounts that could save them thousands of pounds

Economics

3 w. ago DWP claimants to see huge change to services this week including Universal Credit

Job Centre Plus offices and phone lines will be closed on bank holidays, so claimants will not be open on Friday this week and Monday next week because of the Easter bank holidays

Politics

3 w. ago Why some Universal Credit claimants won't have had DWP payment increase yet

Benefit rates increased for everyone earlier this month but Universal Credit claimants will have to wait to see the extra money enter their bank accounts

Politics

3 w. ago HMRC warns millions of parents claiming Child Benefit of major change

Many people who are due benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) may see their benefits paid early this week

Events

3 w. ago Universal Credit claimants with just £6,000 could face bank account checks

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is aiming to reduce the UK welfare bill by £5 billion by 2030

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

4 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