The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

All the money, benefits, and energy bill changes coming in June

A wide range of financial changes will take place this month

Manchester Evening News · Jun 1, 2023

98% of Universal Credit sanctions were for missed interviews, DWP figures show

More than half a million people lost money because they failed to show up to mandatory appointments

Chronicle Live · May 31, 2023

DWP confirms plans to investigate two million Universal Credit claims

The latest figures show around 5.8 million people across the UK currently receive Universal Credit which means around a third of these existing claims could be investigated by the DWP

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023

Parents on Universal Credit could get extra £522 at end of June

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to raise the amount in June

Liverpool Echo · May 31, 2023

Fresh approach to tacking poverty needed as costs spiral to £2.4billion a year

Record View says targeting resources in a way that prevents poverty levels spiralling even further would be a good place to start.

Daily Record · May 31, 2023

More help with childcare costs for families on Universal Credit from end of June

The Government is to raise limits by 47%, meaning eligible parents can claim back up to £951 for one child and £1,630 for two or more children.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

DWP confirms exact date when Universal Credit claimants will get huge childcare boost

The amount parents can claim back from the DWP to cover childcare costs each month will rise to £951 for one child and £1,630 for two or more children from June

Daily Mirror · May 30, 2023

DWP to check two million Universal Credit claims in major benefits review

The DWP's Targeted Case Review will check if people should receive Universal Credit and if they are receiving the right amount

Bristol Post · May 30, 2023

Now Broadband customers to face price hike from July 5

Families are able to cancel with no penalties if they can find a better deal and Broadband Basics plan is not affected

Chronicle Live · May 30, 2023

DWP major changes planned for June as well as driving laws and energy prices

A number of new rules will start in the coming month

Belfast Live · May 29, 2023