The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Cost of living payment warning to people due £301 lump sum over next few weeks

More than eight million people are set to receive payments between now and May 17, 2023.

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023

Man on benefits after being rejected from 100 jobs finally lands dream role as barrister

Taz Aldeek, 29, saw his applications regularly get knocked back despite having three degrees - including a master's - and eventually had to apply to Universal Credit just to survive

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

Why you may not have received DWP £301 cost of living payment today and what you should do

The £301 cost of living payments have started hitting bank accounts today but many people may not get the money just yet - here is more information

Chronicle Live · Apr 25, 2023

DWP blunder causes £301 cost of living payment confusion on when cash will be paid

Mix-up means leaflet tells Tax Credits claimants to expect their first payment a week earlier than they might actually get it

Chronicle Live · Apr 24, 2023

DWP plans new system to record disability health assessments

A new telephone platform and enhancements to the Video Assessment application are among the changes

Bristol Post · Apr 24, 2023

Full list of people who may not be due £301 cost of living payment starting this week

The first part of the £900 means-tested cost of living support will be paid between April 25 and May 17, 2023.

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023

Martin Lewis urges Universal Credit claimants to check for cheap broadband as prices rise

The Money Saving Expert has a comparison tool where consumers can find the cheapest broadband deals, as well as handy tariffs for those on benefits

Bristol Post · Apr 24, 2023

DWP warning for anyone on Universal Credit expecting £301 payment this week

Important information ahead of this week's first payment

Liverpool Echo · Apr 24, 2023

DWP Universal Credit claimants could miss out on £301 Cost of Living cash

The Government has issued fresh guidance ahead of the money landing in bank accounts

Liverpool Echo · Apr 22, 2023

DWP set to record all disability health assessments from next year in system shake-up

It comes after the recommendation was put forward by the Work and Pensions Committee, along with extending form deadlines and introducing targets for assessment wait times

Chronicle Live · Apr 21, 2023