The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

ITV Good Morning Britain's Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone on Universal Credit

The broadcaster shared important broadband advice

Liverpool Echo · Apr 19, 2023

Nottingham mum-of-three living in a hotel after becoming homeless

She got in touch with Nottingham City Council in May 2022 and was told they would her find somewhere to live.

Nottingham Post · Apr 19, 2023

People on Universal Credit with health conditions could be due up to £172 extra every week

If you need help due to a disability or long-term health condition you may qualify for extra support through PIP or ADP.

Daily Record · Apr 19, 2023

DWP updates £301 cost of living payment eligibility for people with a sanction during qualifying period

Payments will be made to more than seven million benefit claimants between April 25 and May 17, 2023.

Daily Record · Apr 18, 2023

PIP, Universal Credit, JSA and 9 other DWP benefits will be paid early next week

Details and dates can be found here

Nottingham Post · Apr 18, 2023

DWP warning for anyone on Universal Credit expecting £301 cost of living payment this month

The tax-free payment will be paid automatically but there are exceptions

Nottingham Post · Apr 18, 2023

DWP warning for Universal Credit claimants expecting £301 cost of living payment next week

Some Universal Credit claimants could be excluded from the first cost of living payments due to benefit sanctions

Chronicle Live · Apr 18, 2023

DWP: Universal Credit warning for those expecting £301 cost of living payment

Millions of Brits are expecting to receive their first cost of living payment next Tuesday (April 25)

Bristol Post · Apr 18, 2023

Thousands will receive DWP benefits early next week through bank holiday - Universal Credit, JSA & more

Due to the upcoming May Bank Holiday, people will be seeing their benefits hit bank accounts slightly early

Chronicle Live · Apr 17, 2023

DWP confirms PIP to stay non means-tested after becoming only health assessment for benefits

Work Capability Assessments look set to be scrapped by 2026/27

Bristol Post · Apr 17, 2023