The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP could monitor your bank account or social media activity this summer in new fraud crackdown

DWP is working 'vigorously pursuing fraudsters' using the full range of its powers.

Daily Record · May 11, 2023

Martin Lewis urges anyone on £60,000 or less to act quickly

The Money Saving Expert is urging people who make £60,000 per year or less to do a 10-minute check to see if they're entitled to extra money from the Government

Manchester Evening News · May 11, 2023

Five benefits you may be missing out on despite being eligible - check if you can get extra cash

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis says many people have not come forward because they might not know they are entitled to extra money

Chronicle Live · May 11, 2023

Benefits claimants can get up to £812 from DWP to spread the cost of household essentials

Loan has to be paid back within two years and payments are taken from your regular benefits before you get them

Chronicle Live · May 8, 2023

People on Universal Credit still waiting for pay increase one month after rates were raised

People on UC won't see the benefit increase take effect until later in May or June

Liverpool Echo · May 7, 2023

Call for DWP to end 'limbo and stress' for disabled benefits claimants

MPs' report says PIP assessment system is still letting people down and claimants should be paid if they are kept waiting too long

Chronicle Live · May 7, 2023

DWP rules as Universal Credit claimants say their payments have not increased

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a 10.1% boost in his Autumn Statemen

Nottingham Post · May 6, 2023

DWP rules explained as Universal Credit claimants say their payments have not increased yet

New rates for almost all state benefits came into effect in April but people on Universal Credit say they have yet to see any change in their payments

Chronicle Live · May 5, 2023

Managed migration to Universal Credit for people on Tax Credits to take place in all regions from September

Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit is set to be replaced by Universal Credit by the end of 2024.

Daily Record · May 5, 2023

DWP warns Universal Credit claimants to act over expected rent increases

Many are expecting rent increases as we head into the new financial year

Nottingham Post · May 5, 2023