The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Martin Lewis urges people claiming certain benefits not to miss out on £300 annual bonus

The Help to Save bonus scheme is only available to people claiming Universal Credit and Tax Credits.

Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022

One pint of milk could soon cost £1, Iceland boss suggests - 'it will get worse'

Iceland managing director Richard Walker, who is bidding to be a Conservative MP, said some costs are yet to rise and 'I don't know' when the 89p price for a pint will hit £1

Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022

Martin Lewis explains how to get £1,200 bonus for free with one savings account

Help to Save is a type of savings account offered by the Government, available to low income workers who are claiming certain benefits. For every £1 you save, you get a bonus of 50p

Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022

Jeremy Hunt's Autumn budget 2022 predictions in full - how it will hit you

What time is the Autumn Budget 2022? Will the state pension increase in 2023, how will income tax thresholds freeze and will Universal Credit and benefits rise? Will PIP be means tested? Here’s everything you need to know about Jeremy Hunt's statement

Daily Mirror · Nov 1, 2022

DWP rules on claiming benefits when you are out the country

If you go abroad for an extended period of time your eligibility can change

Manchester Evening News · Nov 1, 2022

Check if you are due £324 cost of living payment from DWP next week

The second cost of living payment is due to start landing in bank accounts from November 8.

Daily Record · Oct 31, 2022

Man's west coast surfing trip inspired him to make first self-watering plant pot in Glasgow

Design engineer and POTR co-founder Andrew Flynn, 31, was shocked to witness the immense scale of the sea debris as he took on the wave, leading to him designing the innovative product.

Glasgow Live · Oct 30, 2022

The five DWP rules on going abroad while receiving Universal Credit

Before booking a holiday or flight you should notify the Department for Work and Pensions, or you could risk having your benefits reduced, or taken away altogether.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 30, 2022

DWP state pension changes and how to check what age you can claim

Experts have issued a warning to those who are expecting to receive their first state pension in the next few years. This comes as there are growing concerns that the triple lock policy will be dropped.

Glasgow Live · Oct 30, 2022

Hundreds of mums march through Newcastle as they demand more help from the Government

The 'March Of the Mummies' protest took place in the city centre on Saturday morning

Chronicle Live · Oct 29, 2022