The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

How over a decade of Tory rule sparked the rise of food banks

MORE THAN a decade ago, Peter Fowler’s church opened a centre in Glasgow where people struggling with problems such as benefit delays could pick…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2023

Reason why some people have NOT seen their benefits increase this month

Universal Credit payments were increased by 10.1% on April 10, but some people are yet to see a rise in their benefit payments - Mirror Money explains why this is and when you should expect to see the rise

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023

DWP criticised for not waiving Universal Credit debt caused by its OWN mistakes

The DWP was recently taken to court after ordering a single mother to pay back £8,600 worth of overpayments caused by internal mistakes

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

DWP warning as thousands on Universal Credit denied cost of living cash

Thousands have been denied support

Liverpool Echo · Apr 28, 2023

DWP and HMRC benefits that stop being paid when you reach state pension age

Benefits including Universal Credit are among those that come to an end, however you could be eligible for other payments

Chronicle Live · Apr 27, 2023

‘I was rejected from nearly 100 jobs and spent 18 months on benefits – now I’ve landed my dream job as a barrister’

Taz Aldeek finally achieved his dream after gaining experience at home and abroad

Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2023

Thousands of DWP claimants could be denied Cost of Living support as punishment

Some claimant's may see their benefits cut to zero - meaning they won't be entitled to the cash

Nottingham Post · Apr 27, 2023

HMRC tax credit renewal packs: act quickly to avoid losing benefit payments

Households receiving tax credits will be asked to confirm their details to ensure they continue to receive their entitlement. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss out on up to £3,480 a year

The Money Edit · Apr 26, 2023

£301 DWP Cost of Living payments - when to expect them and how they'll appear in accounts

Payments begin on April 25 and end on May 17, with HMRC making payments to tax credit-only customers between, May 2 and 9, 2023

Bristol Post · Apr 26, 2023

8 ways to get interest-free money if you’re struggling

Here are 8 clever ways to get interest-free income if you’re struggling with the rising cost of living

The Money Edit · Apr 26, 2023