2 h. ago Universal Credit discounts including £3 tickets to the zoo and more this summer

The summer holidays can be financially tough on households, with a new survey by Utility Warehouse suggesting parents are set to spend an additional £611 over the six-week break

Economics

11 h. ago DWP puts thousands of Universal Credit claims under review after blocking £1bn payments

The Department for Work and Pensions has said it has stopped over £1bn in overpayments of Universal Credit, with more than one million claims now reviewed.

Economics

26 h. ago New and existing Universal Credit claims under review for ‘incorrect payments’

DWP has blocked £1 billion incorrect payments in a drive to protect people from falling into debt.

Politics

28 h. ago Shark quietly launches vacuum sale with huge discounts across a range of models

Shark has launched a massive summer sale , which includes a £100+ discount on Mrs Hinch 's favourite vacuum - the Shark Stratos Anti Hair Wrap Plus.

Politics

45 h. ago DWP issues reminder to millions on benefits as payments to be affected this weekend

Universal Credit, PIP and more will be affected by the August bank holiday weekend

Economics

47 h. ago How benefit and pension payment dates will change over bank holiday weekend

The usual payment date will be changing due to the bank holiday

Economics

49 h. ago New DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits ahead of changes next April

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

Politics

49 h. ago Millions are missing out on unclaimed benefits cash – check if you can get £7,537

New data published today by UK national anti-poverty charity Turn2us reveals £9.6billion in Universal Credit is currently left unclaimed by households who are entitled to extra help

Economics

57 h. ago Benefits cheat's scam to rake in almost £170,000 in Universal Credit payments

James Stephen Barley now faces jail after Carlisle's Rickergate court heard he used the personal details of "numerous" people to lodge Universal Credit claims, requesting advanced payments

Economics

3 d. ago Four million households to receive annual income boost worth more than £700

The Universal Credit Bill will see the Universal Credit standard allowance permanently rise above inflation, amounting to 725 by 2029/30 in cash terms for a single person aged 25 or over

Economics

3 d. ago Scots benefits cheat 'hijacked' identities of 68 people to rake in £170,000

James Stephen Barley made 160 Universal Credit claims over a period of three years.

Economics

3 d. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial data.

Events

3 d. ago DWP benefits fraudster raked in £170,000 in Universal Credit with 'hijack' scam

Prosecutor Diane Jackson said the defendant, from Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, used the personal details of 'numerous' people to lodge Universal Credit claims

Economics

4 d. ago I had a luxe London weekend using discount codes — including £30 theatre and £26 Hawksmoor

I had a luxe London weekend using discount codes — including £30 theatre and £26 Hawksmoor  Metro.co.uk

Economics

6 d. ago Universal Credit £1,200 bonus, who is eligible and how it works

A scheme has been extended and millions on Universal Credit may be eligible for the cash boosts

Economics

6 d. ago DWP confirms four major changes to Universal Credit starting from next April

Nearly four million households will see an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725 under new reforms.

Politics

6 d. ago Man's Universal Credit payments stopped because of what stranger did

Ryan-Jay Walsh received a message to say he wasn't getting his £1,300

Politics

7 d. ago DWP bonus payment this year for millions who claim PIP and State Pension

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits - but not Universal Credit. Here's everything you need to know

Economics

7 d. ago DWP promises legal action against those trying to cheat the benefits system

A Port Talbot couple received suspended jail terms ranging from six months to two years following their fraudulent claims totalling £48,517 in Universal Credit

Politics

7 d. ago DWP to send huge payouts to thousands on Universal Credit as lawyers urge further action

The DWP failed to adequately protect the income of disabled people who were transferred from legacy benefits to Universal Credit, according to lawyers

Politics