All news on the topic: Universal Credit

The Prime Minister hinted that pre-election tax cut giveaways will be made on the back of 'difficult decisions to control welfare' which could mean benefit cuts for families

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed in the Autumn Statement last year that benefit payments would rise by 6.7% in April 2024 - so what date will they rise?

The pilot WorkWell scheme - which involves work coaches, physiotherapy and mental health treatment - will be launched in 15 areas this year, with the hope to expand them nationally in 2025

Anita Campbell, from County Durham, was on Universal Credit due to ill health - but after winning more than £500,000 twice in a matter of days, she has now paid off her debts

The new measures would allow DWP investigators to check bank accounts and see whether benefit claimants are misleading them about money they have, such as savings which could make them ineligible to claim

If you are expecting a payment on Monday, January 1, then you will be paid on Friday, December 29 instead, because of the New Year bank holiday

New Year's Day (January 1) falls on a Monday, so if you're due a benefit payment on this date, you'll be paid the previous working day - we explain everything you need to know

The Government has set a focus on the benefit system over the next few years after announcing a whole host of reforms in the Autumn statement in November

In a recent update, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) warned that couples could see a reduction in their joint Universal Credit payment if one person doesn't follow their Universal Credit Claimant Commitment

One thing you need to do when claiming Universal Credit or any other DWP benefit is to keep the DWP informed of your personal circumstances - this is because some changes could change your entitlement.

Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day (December 26) are both bank holidays, which means you'll be paid the previous working day if you're due a benefit payment

The Department for Work and Pensions could have access to bank accounts of state pensioners under a new rule change, as the government cracks down on fraud

There are nine benefits which the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is legally required to increase in line with inflation each April, but others should rise too

Freezing weather across the country has triggered the Government's Cold Weather Payment scheme - here is a full round up of the 309 areas which are set to receive a payout

It affects anyone who has previously received a “migration notice“ with a deadline date to move to Universal Credit between today, December 11, 2023, and January 5, 2024

As the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) doesn't make benefit payments on bank holidays, if you are due cash on the festive bank holidays this month then you will be paid your benefit early

The DWP is currently working on measures to help reduce levels of fraud in the benefits system - one measure would allow the DWP to access information on a claimant's bank account

The DWP can hand out £50 fines to those who do not declare overpayments of their benefit meaning Universal Credit claimants should always double-check their monthly payments

Mum Emma was 'heartbroken' after discovering the 'embarrassing' reality of living off food parcels - especially as her son was worried about how empty the cupboards were

The work and pensions secretary Mel Stride confirmed that the DWP would be taking a “rigorous approach” to monitoring benefit claimants' progress in seeking work

The Government is currently moving Tax Credit claimants over to Universal Credit with the plan to scrap the legacy benefit for good in the future

Tonight's episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV focused on all things savings and Martin opened the show by highlighting the best savings accounts Brits can have right now

Charlene Hughes, 36, has a six-year-old daughter and relies on Universal Credit as she is medically unable to work due to mental health issues and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The increase to Universal Credit was confirmed by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as part of his Autumn Statement - but exactly how much more will you get as part of your standard allowance?

The Tory Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said at the Autumn Statement benefits will be 'stopped' for claimants if they 'choose not to engage' with new mandatory work placements