The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

All the DWP benefits set to increase in 2023 including Universal Credit, PIP and ESA

The government has confirmed how much benefits such as Pension Credit and Universal Credit will rise by in April. The update comes amid the cost of living crisis.

Glasgow Live · Dec 5, 2022

16 DWP benefits you can ask to be looked at again if you disagree with the award decision

DWP shares new ‘easy read’ online guidance on Mandatory Reconsiderations.

Daily Record · Dec 5, 2022

When will Universal Credit and other benefits be paid over Christmas?

Forthcoming bank holidays will affect when you usually receive such payments

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022

Martin Lewis issues urgent message to households earning under £40k

The money-saving expert has warned that a lot of Scots could be missing out on extra cash.

Daily Record · Dec 3, 2022

Cinema & Co owner 'having to claim Universal Credit' after legal battle over Covid rules breach

Anna Redfern said her business was struggling after Hollywood studios had blocked it from showing their films and local cultural events had decided not to include the venue in their programmes

Wales Online · Dec 3, 2022

Rishi Sunak urged to give free school meals to all primary school children in England

A campaign to get free lunches for all primary age pupils in fight against child hunger has garnered 14,000 signatures so far

Wales Online · Dec 3, 2022

Over 11,000 people sign petition demanding Rishi Sunak extend free school meals

The Mirror and the National Education Union are campaigning for all primary age kids to get free lunches to end child hunger and help boost their life chances

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

DWP issues new advice for those still waiting on £324 cost of living payment

People can now report missing payments - here's how

Liverpool Echo · Dec 2, 2022

Martin Lewis urges households earning under £40,000 to check benefit eligibility

The Money Saving Expert explained that many as currently missing out, advising households to use the benefit calculator to find out what help they may be entitled to.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 2, 2022

Universal Credit claimants may be due refunds on certain deductions from their benefit during a seven-year period

DWP is reviewing hardship payments deducted from Universal Credit between 2014 and 2021.

Daily Record · Dec 2, 2022