The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP to replace six benefits with Universal Credit by end of 2024 - see if you are affected

Those claiming old-style benefits such as Housing Benefit, have been issued an important as message as the DWP is replacing them with Universal Credit - but some could be worse off.

Glasgow Live · Nov 7, 2022

DWP will replace six benefits by the end of 2024 - see if you are affected

Universal Credit is replacing six legacy benefits in the UK, with the changes expected to be rolled out nationwide by the Department for Work and Pensions by the end of 2024

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

"It’s like life is not worth living": Life on the streets where benefits are just not enough to live on

“It’s not living – it's existing"

Manchester Evening News · Nov 7, 2022

Self-employed workers can claim DWP Universal Credit - how much you can get and what you need to do

If you’re self-employed and on a low income, you may be able to claim Universal Credit - here are more details about what you need to do and how much money you can get

Chronicle Live · Nov 6, 2022

Millions of DWP benefit claimants could be eligible for £1,500 ahead of court case

A high court appeal hearing is set for next month

Nottingham Post · Nov 6, 2022

Some DWP benefits claimants could be owed £1,500 in back payments

Two million people on old style benefits could be due the backdated payments

Liverpool Echo · Nov 5, 2022

DWP answers 10 questions about cost of living payments including dates and affect on benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions has addressed questions about the cost of living payments, such as whether claiming benefits will have an impact on how much you can get

Chronicle Live · Nov 5, 2022

'I'm out of tears, they've dried up' Single mum working two jobs to feed son and pay bills

Clare Ransom faces losing her business due to being told by her energy supplier that she has seven days to pay a £995 energy bill

Wales Online · Nov 4, 2022

DWP dismisses new call to give people on contributions-based ESA £650 cost of living payment

The second cost of living payment of £324 is due to arrive in 8m bank accounts between November 8 and 23.

Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022

Hunt's double whammy: What the Chancellor's autumn statement will mean for you

Experts predict how the drastic measures needed to fill Liz Truss's £50bn black hole will affect Britons

Wales Online · Nov 4, 2022