13 h. ago Universal Credit recipients eligible for £1,200 bonus through extended scheme

The scheme has already distributed millions in bonuses since it started, and now more people will qualify to sign up

Economics

36 h. ago Welfare reform legislation to be debated next month, MPs told

The Government has faced backlash from some Labour MPs over the ‘damaging disability benefit cuts’, which it said could save up to £5 billion a year.

Politics

37 h. ago People on Universal Credit could be due cash bonus of up to £1,200

More than half a million more people on Universal Credit are in line for the savings boost.

Economics

38 h. ago Voices: ‘I feel like an expensive pet’: Independent readers open up on the human cost of disability cuts

Our community says disability benefit cuts will ‘break people,’ leave carers ‘destitute,’ and cause a human cost many say is being ignored

Politics

38 h. ago Full list of DWP changes to PIP and Universal Credit due to start next year

DWP has announced additional protections for millions of vulnerable people on benefits.

Politics

40 h. ago Universal Credit pay rises for millions of households confirmed in new DWP plan

Almost four million households will receive an income boost to their Universal Credit standard allowance every year for the next four years

Economics

51 h. ago Everything you need to know about DWP disability benefit cuts as major changes unveiled

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has published the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill to enact plans to slash £5billion from the welfare bill by 2030

Politics

51 h. ago DWP disability cuts branded 'catastrophic' as Liz Kendall unveils major changes

Charities urged MPs to reject changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit, which the Government's own assessment said risked pushing people into poverty

Politics

56 h. ago Labour benefits revolt rages as minister urges MPs to back 'compassionate' legislation... but even after the curbs a MILLION more will be claiming disability or sickness handouts by 2030

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill would bring 'compassion' and 'dignity'.

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57 h. ago DWP says transitional payments scheme for those losing Pip ‘one of most generous ever’ – UK politics live

Department for Work and Pensions publishes text of bill cutting benefits and claims three-month transitional period is ‘one of most generous ever’Angela Rayner, the deputy PM, will be taking PMQs shortly. And she will be up against Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary.When Kemi Badenoch became Tory leader, she did not appoint a deputy (or even a “de factor deputy”, a post that has existed in Tory politics in recent years) and she said she would decide who would stand in for her at PMQs on a case by case basis. Alex Burghart, the shadow Cabinet Office minister, got the gig the first time Starmer was away.Chris Philp follows Alex Burghart in rotating for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs. One Westminster wag asks “When is it going to be Robert Jenrick’s turn?”We have this profound challenge of the number of people joining the armed forces being outweighed by the outflow the people leaving. So ultimately its about retention.And the number one issue reason cited in last month’s attitude survey fo...

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59 h. ago PMQs: Rayner signals UK would not join any US attack on Iran – UK politics live

Deputy prime minister says government seeking a diplomatic approachAngela Rayner, the deputy PM, will be taking PMQs shortly. And she will be up against Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary.When Kemi Badenoch became Tory leader, she did not appoint a deputy (or even a “de factor deputy”, a post that has existed in Tory politics in recent years) and she said she would decide who would stand in for her at PMQs on a case by case basis. Alex Burghart, the shadow Cabinet Office minister, got the gig the first time Starmer was away.Chris Philp follows Alex Burghart in rotating for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs. One Westminster wag asks “When is it going to be Robert Jenrick’s turn?”We have this profound challenge of the number of people joining the armed forces being outweighed by the outflow the people leaving. So ultimately its about retention.And the number one issue reason cited in last month’s attitude survey for the armed forces for leaving was family life. We know the quality of housing ...

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60 h. ago PMQs: Angela Rayner and Chris Philp clash over migration – UK politics live

Deputy prime minister and shadow home secretary clash over Conservatives’ Rwanda scheme and small boat arrivalsAngela Rayner, the deputy PM, will be taking PMQs shortly. And she will be up against Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary.When Kemi Badenoch became Tory leader, she did not appoint a deputy (or even a “de factor deputy”, a post that has existed in Tory politics in recent years) and she said she would decide who would stand in for her at PMQs on a case by case basis. Alex Burghart, the shadow Cabinet Office minister, got the gig the first time Starmer was away.Chris Philp follows Alex Burghart in rotating for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs. One Westminster wag asks “When is it going to be Robert Jenrick’s turn?”We have this profound challenge of the number of people joining the armed forces being outweighed by the outflow the people leaving. So ultimately its about retention.And the number one issue reason cited in last month’s attitude survey for the armed forces for leaving was ...

Politics

66 h. ago Inside the DWP benefit reforms as Labour publishes cuts to PIP and Universal Credit

The major reforms are set to include the tightening of criteria for the main disability benefit in England, Personal Independence Payment

Politics

4 d. ago People on Universal Credit must report 19 changes or DWP could stop payments

There are certain changes in circumstances which must be reported to the DWP as soon as possible.

Politics

7 d. ago DWP update on PIP and Universal Credit reforms amid backlash over plans

The UK Government is pressing ahead with its plans to cut benefits, but additional protections are set to be added to the Welfare Reform Bill

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7 d. ago DWP warns people they could face fines or court if they don't report these 16 things

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has certain rules for those who claim universal credit, particularly around changes in circumstances

Events

7 d. ago New DWP update on planned reforms to PIP and Universal Credit due next week

The Welfare Reform Bill will contain additional protections to support those affected by DWP changes.

Politics

9 d. ago Free school meal changes in full from today's Spending Review

The Government has announced that every pupil whose household is on Universal Credit will get free school meals from the 2026/27 academic year

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9 d. ago Couple claimed Universal Credit despite owning second home worth £170,000

A judge told the couple that 'stealing from the state is not an insignificant matter'

Economics

1 week ago 'I went from Universal Credit to lottery win and made one major life change'

Scottish couple and parents of four Olivia and Kevin Love won £10,000 a month for 12 months on the National Lottery - and Olivia has already made a big announcement about her future

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