The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP estimates 42,000 more people will qualify for £300 cost of living payment due this autumn

More than 8.1 million households are expected to receive the second means-tested cost of living payment.

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023

DWP to release new fraud and error report on cost of living payments next month

The report will cover cost of living payments made during 2022.

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023

Martin Lewis urges people to check if they can claim £1,000s in extra help

Martin Lewis explained that people claiming certain benefits, such as Universal Credit, from now would likely end up eligible to receive the second and third cost of living payments

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023

DWP holiday warning to Universal Credit and PIP claimants

You need to inform the DWP on how long you plan to be out of the country, where you’re travelling to and why you are abroad

Manchester Evening News · Apr 13, 2023

DWP warns Universal Credit and PIP claimants of holiday travel rules

People on these benefits could see their payments affected if they don't report a chance in circumstances to DWP, which includes going abroad

Chronicle Live · Apr 13, 2023

Universal Credit and PIP claimants are issued with travel warning

The Department for Work and Pensions needs to know where, when and for how long people's abroad holidays will be

Wales Online · Apr 13, 2023

DWP: Holiday travel warning issued to everyone on Universal Credit and PIP

Make sure you are up to date with the latest DWP rules

Bristol Post · Apr 12, 2023

Month-by-month guide to when you can expect all of this year's cost of living payments

The first instalment from the DWP will start to arrive later this month for households who claim Universal Credit, with a further two later in the year

Chronicle Live · Apr 12, 2023

People making a new claim for Universal Credit must provide these five things before application can proceed

Some people on Tax Credits will be invited to apply for Universal Credit this month.

Daily Record · Apr 12, 2023

Millions of people on a low income urged to 'lock in' long-term cheaper broadband using new online comparison tool

People on PIP, Income Support, Universal Credit and other benefits may be able to get broadband for just £12 per month.

Daily Record · Apr 12, 2023