The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP cost of living payment schedule for 2023/24 and eligibility rules

More details are expected to be announced around the £37 billion cost of living package

Bristol Post · Mar 14, 2023

Budget 2023: When will it happen and what to expect

The chancellor will reveal his Spring Budget in the House of Commons

Chronicle Live · Mar 14, 2023

New cost of living payment date details for people due £900, £150 or £300 from DWP

Millions of households are set to receive extra financial help over the coming months.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Everything that's going up in price from April - including energy bills, water, broadband and more

The new tax year will bring in a series of financial changes

Manchester Evening News · Mar 13, 2023

DWP Universal Credit payment dates expected to change over five bank holidays in April and May 2023

There will be an extra bank holiday this year because of the King's coronation

Nottingham Post · Mar 13, 2023

New Universal Credit rule change will not affect specific groups of people during pilot phase

DWP is providing focused support for people who remain unemployed or with low earnings after 13 and 26-weeks of claiming Universal Credit.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

New Universal Credit payment rates from next month including additional elements for children and carers

Calculate how much your payments will rise if you have children or a limited capability for work.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

Families on Universal Credit to get childcare costs paid upfront in major help for parents

The Chancellor has pre-announced a series of key measures which aim to boost the UK workforce, which he argues will encourage growth that could allow for tax cuts later on

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

New measures to boost workforce participation for benefit claimants, over-50s and long-term sick or disabled on way

The Treasury has announced new steps to boost workforce participation ahead of this week’s Budget.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

Full list of DWP benefit claimants not eligible for £301 cost of living payment

The first part of the £900 means-tested cost of living payment is due in the new financial year

Liverpool Echo · Mar 13, 2023