The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP issues update on £900 cost of living payment and who will qualify

More than eight million households on means-tested benefits will now receive the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cost of living payment next year, worth £900.

Glasgow Live · Dec 16, 2022

Universal Credit and DWP benefits to be paid on a different date

Many people will receive benefit payments early over Christmas and New Year

Liverpool Echo · Dec 16, 2022

Discounts and freebies you can get if you’re on Universal Credit or benefits

When you claim Universal Credit or another Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit you could also be able to claim a significant amount of other freebies and discounts.

Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

DWP Universal Credit claimants warned as January benefit could be cut

Working people who claim Universal Credit are urged to check this month's wages

Liverpool Echo · Dec 15, 2022

Gordon Brown's heartbreaking plea for DWP to stop benefits raid on 2million Brits

Writing in the Mirror, ex-PM Gordon Brown warns that toothpaste, nappies and toilet rolls are becoming 'luxury goods' for many families because they are being pushed into destitution by the Tory Government

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

The dates that three DWP payments will land in bank accounts this month

Child Benefit Payments, Tax Credits and Universal Credit are three payments delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC that have different payment dates this month.

Glasgow Live · Dec 14, 2022

Woman's 'game changer' hack to stop you slipping on ice

The hack has been viewed more than 1.1million times

Liverpool Echo · Dec 13, 2022

DWP Universal Credit claimants urged to check Christmas pay to avoid benefits cut

If you're claiming Universal Credit, you could miss out on your payment as an early wage in December can register as a higher salary

Chronicle Live · Dec 13, 2022

DWP legacy benefit claimants could get £774 payment in landmark move

The DWP have been taken to court over their £20 Universal Credit 'top up', which was not offered to those on 'legacy' benefits.

Leeds Live · Dec 13, 2022

MPs back push to extend free school meals to all primary school children

‘Without urgent action, children face a bleak, hungry winter’, says Labour MP introducing expansion bill

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022