The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP benefit claimants could be eligible for loan worth up to £812

The loan is to help pay for essential things or services

Liverpool Echo · Dec 9, 2022

Simple ways to stay warm at home without having to put the heating on this winter

The UK Government is being urged to change Universal Credit and increase the basic rate of support to help people this winter.

Daily Record · Dec 8, 2022

DWP urges people to check if they qualify for cheaper broadband or phone package through social tariffs

There are seven reasons to consider signing up for a social tariff from just £12.50 per month.

Daily Record · Dec 8, 2022

DWP loans worth up to £812 for people claiming certain benefits could be paid out before Christmas

An application decision could be received by email or text in as little as seven days.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Eligibility for new £900 cost of living payment to be published by DWP in ‘due course’

DWP has not yet announced the qualifying period for the 2023/24 payments.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

People on legacy benefits can watch court livestream of appeal over backdated £1,500 Universal Credit payments

The challenge was heard by the Court of Appeal on December 7, 2022.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Warning that Universal Credit claimants face real-terms cut to benefit

Hard-up families may have to find more money to top up their rent payments as Government confirms freeze on allowances

Chronicle Live · Dec 7, 2022

DWP shares important £900 cost of living payment eligibility details for 2023

The new cost of living support package is worth £26 billion and includes payments for people on disability benefits, pensioner households and those on means-tested benefits.

Glasgow Live · Dec 6, 2022

DWP Cold Weather Payments eligibility and when you get them

As temperatures begin to plummet, there's a chance you could receive some extra cash from the government

Manchester Evening News · Dec 6, 2022

DWP PIP cash could be paid to people with 24 respiratory conditions - see full list here

People can receive Personal Independence Payments if they have medical conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnoea, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia

Chronicle Live · Dec 6, 2022