The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Heartbroken mum forced to tell son, 10, she can't afford any Christmas presents this year

Christine Borton, 48, was devastated when she had to inform her young son Dayjanta that she won't be able to buy him anything for Christmas this year - but the lad already expected the news

Daily Mirror · Oct 23, 2022

UK voters give eight different reasons why Boris Johnson should not be the next PM

Eight voters including a care home manager, a benefits claimant and a lifelong Tory supporter on why Boris Johnson can NOT return as Prime Minister as the plotting continues

Daily Mirror · Oct 22, 2022

DWP confirms Carer's Allowance claimants will not qualify for £324 cost of living payment next month

The second part of the means-tested financial support is due from November 8, 2022.

Daily Record · Oct 21, 2022

How parents can claim food and milk using a Healthy Start Card

The Healthy Start Scheme can help ensure that your child's dietary and nutritional needs are met

Manchester Evening News · Oct 20, 2022

Exact date one million people will get £324 cost of living payment confirmed by HMRC

Households getting tax credits benefits will get their second Government cost of living payment, worth £324, in late November, HM Revenue & Customs confirmed this morning

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

Mum of disabled girl needing home heated to 21C due to health condition 'terrified' about rising energy bills

Lincolnshire girl Honey-bea lives with a rare condition called Goltz Syndrome, which means she has severely impaired sight and thin skin and needs a high level of care

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

Sadness as one of Stapleford's oldest shops to close as shopkeeper eyes retirement

"People used to come from all over the place and queue up"

Nottingham Post · Oct 20, 2022

Amount your Universal Credit could be cut in April after Liz Truss benefit changes

Liz Truss has dropped the Tory guarantee that the state pension and benefits will rise by 10.1% in April

Liverpool Echo · Oct 19, 2022

DWP Universal Credit claimants working part-time could have benefits cut

People claiming Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions who are in part-time employment may have their benefits cut if they do not work enough hours

Glasgow Live · Oct 19, 2022

DWP dismisses new call to give contributions-based ESA and other benefit claimants £324 cost of living payment

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

Daily Record · Oct 19, 2022