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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Leeds man tired of mundane job signs up to Universal Credit so he can concentrate on becoming a rapper

Jay Rhule had grown sick and tired of mundane minimum wage jobs 'slowing him down'

Leeds Live · Jan 24, 2023

Scot who takes daily epileptic fits deemed 'fit to work' by DWP

He claims the decision has also seen him receive lower benefits than he should have, causing him to mount up over £2500 of debt.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

DWP shares photoshop fails sent by benefit fraudsters claiming to live in UK

One picture shows a man crudely photoshopped outside a front door after being asked to send proof he lived in the UK.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023

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Welsh Government reveals how much it has spent on hotels to house refugees from Ukraine

More than £5 million was paid to the Urdd to house Ukrainian refugees in temporary accommodation and a further £5.4m on hotels

Wales Online · Jan 23, 2023

DWP shares photoshop fails sent by benefit fraudsters claiming to live in the UK

During the pandemic there was a surge in Universal Credit claims from abroad says the DWP

Wales Online · Jan 23, 2023

People on ESA can make a new claim for Universal Credit before planned migration move

Managed migration for income-based ESA claimants-only has been delayed until 2028/29.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023

DWP loans worth up to £812 for people claiming certain benefits

They can be repaid over 2 years

Nottingham Post · Jan 23, 2023

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All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in January

State financial support forthcoming as millions continue to struggle this winter

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Photo fails as fraudsters try and fool DWP into giving them benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) counter fraud regional office in Newcastle has already saved over £2 billion from correction and prevention of fraud and error in the last year

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023

Shameless photoshop fails sent to DWP by fraudsters claiming to live in the UK for benefits

The DWP's counter fraud regional office in Newcastle has been working through the claims

Chronicle Live · Jan 22, 2023

New update for people on legacy benefits who fail to make a claim for Universal Credit before deadline

People will have three months from the date o n the managed migration letter to make a claim for Universal Credit.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2023

DWP: 23 January freebies claimants can apply for as millions expected to miss out on £720 payments

There are many benefits claimants can receive this month including free wifi and reduced travel

Nottingham Post · Jan 20, 2023

All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in January

State financial support forthcoming as millions continue to struggle this winter

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Some Universal Credit claimants may not qualify for new £301 cost of living payment due this Spring

More than eight million eligible households are expected to receive the first part of the £900 cost of living payment.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

Full list of benefits increasing by 10.1% - including Universal Credit and state pension

From April 10, millions of Brits on benefits and Universal Credit will receive a payment boost to keep in line with September's inflation rate of 10.1% - read the full list here

Nottingham Post · Jan 19, 2023

DWP expected timeline for 2023 Cost of Living payments

Here's when to expect the cash boost

Nottingham Post · Jan 19, 2023

New DWP Child Benefit, PIP, Universal Credit, State Pension and other benefit weekly increases

The new rates have been confirmed

Chronicle Live · Jan 19, 2023

DWP legacy benefits claimant will not receive £20 uplift as Appeal Court dismisses case

Lawyers argued they faced the same financial pressures as those on Universal Credit so they should have been treated the same

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Liverpool Echo · Jan 19, 2023

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payments set to increase as new weekly rates unveiled

The rates will rise in line with inflation

Wales Online · Jan 18, 2023

DWP issues Universal Credit warning about 'phantom' payments

'Phantom' payments could leave claimants out of pocket. They could even have to repay overpayments

Nottingham Post · Jan 18, 2023

Families urged to check if they are eligible for 16 DWP benefits

As the cost of living crisis continues, Martin Lewis has previously warned that families could be missing out on large sums of money that they are entitled to

Chronicle Live · Jan 18, 2023

Food prices hit 45-year high despite inflation easing in the UK

The rate of inflation fell in December, mostly triggered by a drop in fuel prices, but food and drink price inflation soared again

Chronicle Live · Jan 17, 2023

Sky makes it easier for customers on benefits to get cheaper broadband

Sky has signed up to the DWP's eligibility tool, so customers no longer have to provide evidence they are eligible for discounted internet

Nottingham Post · Jan 17, 2023

Millions of benefit claimants to miss out on £720 in backdated payments after court ruling

The Department for Work and Pensions was taken to the High Court by four legacy benefit claimants

Nottingham Post · Jan 17, 2023

8 DWP changes to Universal Credit and benefits in the UK for 2023

UK residents will see 8 changes to the system - although not all will impact Notts residents

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