Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

How much DWP Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits could rise by next year

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Universal Credit warning as claimants could miss out on £756 a year

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Universal Credit and PIP warning ahead of payment change next week

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Warning for DWP Universal Credit claimants ahead of payment changes this month

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

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Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

The Work and Pensions Secretary previously announced that the Government will publish a White Paper that builds on Labour’s approach to get people working

The Work and Pensions Secretary previously announced that the Government will publish a White Paper that builds on Labour’s approach to get people working

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DWP told to focus on work, not welfare, by Labour Work and Pensions Secretary

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

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Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could have payments stopped this summer

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

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DWP issues £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

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Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63, which equates to £1 for every £13 they are due

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63, which equates to £1 for every £13 they are due

Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could see deductions worth £756 a year

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

Cost of living crisis

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Universal Credit warning as 180,000 claimants have benefits stopped

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants told to act after major change to DWP rules

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Warning to Universal Credit, PIP, and other claimants ahead of DWP change

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

Warning to Universal Credit and other benefit claimants over £50 DWP fine

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP warning to 500,000 claimants who must act or lose benefits

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

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DWP PIP & Universal Credit claimants eligible for free driving lessons

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

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DWP Universal Credit and PIP warning to claimants planning a holiday this year

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

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DWP Universal Credit payments increase this week - what you will get

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get

Volunteers at the Newport Foodbank in Malpas check the warehouse

Volunteers at the Newport Foodbank in Malpas check the warehouse

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Foodbanks reveals 'stark truth' of food poverty in plea to future first minister

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the changes to Universal Credit claimants

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the changes to Universal Credit claimants

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Millions of Universal Credit claimants faced with severe sanctions on benefits

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

Everything you need to know about the DWP's Christmas Bonus payment, paid to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits this winter

Everything you need to know about the DWP's Christmas Bonus payment, paid to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits this winter

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Millions set for DWP Christmas Bonus payment - are you eligible for cash boost?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine

The change comes after childcare payments for families on DWP Universal Credit rose by up to £522 a month in June

The change comes after childcare payments for families on DWP Universal Credit rose by up to £522 a month in June

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Universal Credit rule change for thousands of parents with young children

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants may be being underpaid due to their state pension records being incorrect

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants may be being underpaid due to their state pension records being incorrect

Cost of living crisis

Millions of Universal Credit claimants warned of underpayment due to DWP error

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

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DWP to replace six benefit payments this year

The DWP has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare

The DWP has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare

Cost of living crisis

Millions on Universal Credit to receive £522 monthly boost from today

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

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Universal Credit claimants could receive extra £522 a month - are you eligible?

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

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Universal Credit claimants could receive extra £522 cash boost from next month

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit and Tax Credit claimants could get £600 savings boost

The DWP is writing to people on six “legacy” benefits ahead of a switch to Universal Credit

The DWP is writing to people on six “legacy” benefits ahead of a switch to Universal Credit

DWP warning to people on tax credits, housing benefit and more

The DWP £301 cost of living payment should be paid to those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Pension Credit and more by May 17

The DWP £301 cost of living payment should be paid to those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Pension Credit and more by May 17

Cost of living crisis

What to do if you haven't received your £301 cost of living payment yet

People receiving Universal Credit could be eligible for an advance on their payments.

People receiving Universal Credit could be eligible for an advance on their payments.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit advance payments available in the UK - here's how to apply

More than 8 million households are eligible to receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment this month

More than 8 million households are eligible to receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment this month

Cost of living crisis

DWP issues £301 cost of living payment update to millions

Around 373,000 people on DWP Universal Credit could have their LCWRA payments stopped

Around 373,000 people on DWP Universal Credit could have their LCWRA payments stopped

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants warned 373,000 could lose £390 payment

More than eight million people are eligible for the DWP £301 cost of living payment next week

More than eight million people are eligible for the DWP £301 cost of living payment next week

Cost of living crisis

Warning some Universal Credit claimants will miss out on £301 cost of living payment

DWP guidance outlines a number of changes that Universal Credit claimants should make them aware of

DWP guidance outlines a number of changes that Universal Credit claimants should make them aware of

Everything Universal Credit claimants should tell the DWP to avoid a fine

The DWP has announced that more benefit claimants on Tax Credits will need to complete their move to Universal Credit

The DWP has announced that more benefit claimants on Tax Credits will need to complete their move to Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

Warning issued to benefit claimants ahead of major change next month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed the date of the first £301 cost of living payment this week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed the date of the first £301 cost of living payment this week

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis issues statement on DWP £301 cost of living payment

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

Cost of living crisis

DWP confirm when first £301 cost of living payment will be received

The latest DWP update has revealed 46,716 instances of underpayment

The latest DWP update has revealed 46,716 instances of underpayment

DWP pay more than £300m after state pension underpayment error