The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants to get share of £150m backpay after court case

The ruling will affect up to 50,000 people and will involve up to £150 million to put right over a six-year period

Chronicle Live · Jan 21, 2022

What's next for benefit claimants after DWP court case and who could get backpay

The Government now has to decide if it appeals or comes back and offers affected Universal Credit claimants extra money, but there is no deadline to make a decision

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2022

Universal Credit claims skyrocket in Liverpool since pandemic

Covid-19 pandemic caused a “incredible and dramatic” rise in claimants

Liverpool Echo · Jan 21, 2022

DWP ruling means thousands could be entitled to extra Universal Credit payments

Scathing judgement after 'highly vulnerable claimants' left without support

Liverpool Echo · Jan 21, 2022

50,000 DWP Universal Credit claimants could get share of £150m after court case

Two men won a legal challenge against the DWP

Nottingham Post · Jan 21, 2022

50,000 people on Universal Credit could share £150m payout after ruling

The DWP set out how many people could be in line for payments during a case in the High Court

Wales Online · Jan 21, 2022

Martin Lewis issues warning to 3m people on legacy benefits about moving to Universal Credit

He explains whether Tax Credits, ESA, JSA or Income Support claimants should ask DWP to move them on to the benefit.

Daily Record · Jan 21, 2022

50,000 Universal Credit claimants could get huge payouts after DWP loses court case

Two men on Universal Credit, TP and AR, were discriminated against when they were moved off Severe and Enhanced Disability Premium, causing them to lose money every month

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2022

Martin Lewis urges people earning up to £30,000 to check if they can claim Universal Credit

The money-saving expert said more than one million people need to check their eligibility now that the rules have changed.

Daily Record · Jan 21, 2022

Martin Lewis warns a million people could be missing out on Universal Credit boost of up to £1,900

Mr Lewis was speaking on Thursday's ITV Money Show discussing Universal Credit

Chronicle Live · Jan 21, 2022