The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Bishop of Manchester urges Government to scrap two-child limit on Universal Credit, saying it 'drives' more children into poverty

The Rt Rev David Walker argued the rule was 'the greatest contributor to driving more children into poverty'

Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2023

Full list of benefits going up from April 2023 – from Universal Credit to state pension

Inflation-linked rises detailed, all applying from April 10

Nottingham Post · Mar 24, 2023

Mum-of-three on Universal Credit asks 'what will we do' when down to 'last tenner'

Paris Cambridge, and her family from Seacroft, Leeds, have been hit hard by the cost-of-living crisis like countless Brits, and left desperately asking what she can do when her family are down to her 'last tenner'

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023

What to do if your Universal Credit has been sanctioned as DWP to impose ‘tougher’ rules

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in the Spring Budget that the sanctions would be applied “more rigorously” to those who fail to meet strict work-search requirements or choose not to take up a reasonable job offer

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

DWP shares simple way to check whether you are due £301 cost of living payment

Government signals that the rules will be the same as last year

Nottingham Post · Mar 23, 2023

DWP shares more details on new Universal Credit plans for claimants with health issues

People with additional barriers to employment will also be helped into work under the new plans.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

More than one million people on Universal Credit have benefits cut

People are being told to repay debts going back decades, which may not be their fault

Wales Online · Mar 23, 2023

Leeds mum-of-three on Universal Credit on 'stress' of reaching 'last tenner'

'I turn around to my husband and say 'What are we going to do?'

Leeds Live · Mar 23, 2023

People on Universal Credit with certain health conditions could be due up to £156 extra every week

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

DWP shares ‘clear rule’ which could help people check if they are due £301 cost of living payment

No qualifying period or payment dates have been announced for the first instalment of the £900 cost of living payment.

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023