The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that two benefits claimed by millions of people have ended as the rollout of universal credit officially concludes.
The government’s ‘move to universal credit’ scheme has seen claimants of all six ‘legacy benefits’ gradually moved to universal credit since 2023. Wednesday marked the final phase of the plan, with income-related employment and support allowance (ESA) and housing benefit brought to an end.
