7 h. ago DWP Universal Credit claimants who miss phone call could lose out

If you miss a phone call from the DWP without a good reason, you could face a sanction

Politics

18 h. ago Universal Credit claimants who miss this one phone call could face sanctions

When you first claim Universal Credit, you accept that you need to fulfill certain responsibilities

Politics

18 h. ago Universal Credit claimants may lose money for missed calls without 'good reason'

If you are claiming Universal Credit, you could be at risk of losing part of your payments if you do not attend an appointment without a good reason - and it could apply to a phone call

Politics

4 d. 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

7 d. ago Five groups that could be entitled to extra Universal Credit cash

Universal Credit provides a standard rate that every successful claimant receives but certain people may be eligible for hundreds more

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1 week ago DWP warns some Universal Credit claimants they might have to pay money back

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to Universal Credit claimants who are self-employed and earning an income

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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

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2 w. 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

2 w. ago DWP to scrap four key benefits by next March as Brits issued 'stark' warning

The legacy benefits are set to end as the Government moves claimants onto Universal Credit - people are being sent letters urging them to switch

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2 w. ago DWP warns millions of Universal Credit claimants about changes

The DWP is urging people claiming Universal Credit to report changes using their online account to avoid any potential overpayment

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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 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 DWP warns of overpayment and repayments in message to Universal Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged people to keep their Universal Credit account up to date

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