The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP list of medical conditions that could mean you qualify for extra £172 a week

PIP is given to those with long-term mental or physical health problems or disabilities and around three million people currently claim it in the UK

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

DWP 'Help to Claim' support for Universal Credit extended

The support scheme for people looking to claim Universal Credit has been extended with a £22 million investment

Manchester Evening News · Mar 20, 2023

DWP warning as new strict Universal Credit rules coming in

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a major package of changes for benefits in the UK

Liverpool Echo · Mar 20, 2023

DWP to issue extra cash up to £172 a week from April on medical grounds as full list issued

Millions of people are entitled to Personal Independence Payment

Manchester Evening News · Mar 19, 2023

Who can get maternity allowance and can you claim it on Universal Credit?

If you’re about to have a baby, make sure you know if you can get maternity allowance and whether you can claim it on Universal Credit

GoodToKnow · Mar 18, 2023

DWP urged to give new £900 cost of living payment to people on contributions-based ESA

The £900 cost of living payment will only be eligible to people on a means-tested qualifying benefit.

Daily Record · Mar 17, 2023

Sky and Virgin Media broadband customers share how they got bills reduced

Broadband customers say 'it's worth the call' after bill savings

Nottingham Post · Mar 17, 2023

Five DWP benefit and Universal Credit changes confirmed in the Budget

Some key changes will be delivered to benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions

Manchester Evening News · Mar 17, 2023

Jeremy Hunt warned benefits crackdown will put people in work at risk of sanctions

Glasgow South West MP Chris Stephens said that 'sanctions do not work, ethically, practically or economically'.

Daily Record · Mar 17, 2023

Martin Lewis labels Universal Credit scheme 'brilliant' as millions could get £1,200 boost

As part of the recently outlined Spring Budget, the government will extend the Help to Save scheme for 18 months, with new claimants able to use it until April 2025.

Nottingham Post · Mar 17, 2023