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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP delivers fresh compensation details for 57,000 benefit claimants – from eligibility to payments

The DWP has revealed exactly how much claimants can expect

The Independent UK

Number on Universal Credit for health or disability up by half a million in year

Of the 2.5 million total last year, 10% were under 25 years old.

The Independent UK

BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg Slammed for Controversial Question on Benefits Cuts

The UK Government is preparing to slash over £6 billion from the welfare budget, with plans to tighten access to disability benefits and cut Universal Credit.

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The DWP forced over 680,000 people to pay for its own mistakes. Now campaigners want the law changed

Exclusive: The DWP must ‘take responsibility’ for its mistakes, campaigners say

The Independent UK

What DWP changes to PIP and Universal Credit mean for you

The UK Government is reportedly set to introduce a sweeping range of social security reforms in a bid to slash £6 billion off the benefits bill ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour told benefits ‘not a lifestyle choice’ as Reeves refuses to rule out PIP cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to cut welfare spending in her Spring Statement later this month

The Independent UK

DWP confirms major Universal Credit change coming for millions in April

There are around 7.5 million people claiming Universal Credit in the UK

The Independent UK

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DWP Faces Major Budget Cuts as Government Targets Benefits and Welfare Fraud Crackdown

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), responsible for Universal Credit and PIP, is set to face significant budget cuts.

The Fashion Central

Universal Credit down: Users unable to access benefits accounts as gov.uk not working

Millions of people claim the DWP benefit

The Independent UK

DWP warned over new powers to spy on ‘everybody’s bank accounts’

‘It is not just benefits claimants who will be targeted,’ MPs told

The Independent UK

How stigma, fear and the UK welfare system harm women in informal self-employment

Self-employment is often championed as a route out of poverty for the unemployed and those on low incomes, offering independence, flexibility and financial autonomy. However, for informally self-employed women in the UK, the reality is very different to these kinds of entrepreneurial success stories.

The Conversation

Labour to plunge record number of children into poverty, think tank warns

LABOUR’S proposed benefits cuts will take child poverty to levels not seen for nearly 30 years, experts have warned.

The National (Scotland)

DWP Slashes Benefits for 500,000 Claimants as Harsh New Sanctions Take Effect

In a determined drive to enforce compliance with benefits rules, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has sanctioned a staggering 602,000 claimants between November 2023 and October 2024.

The Fashion Central

March 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as PIP and Universal Credit set to rise

Benefits, state pensions and minimum wage will all rise from April

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

DWP to pay £5,000 compensation to 57,000 benefit claimants after court ruling

You may be owed up to £5,000

The Fashion Central

This Morning Shaken Up as Martin Lewis Drops Bombshell Announcement Live on Air

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Martin Lewis made an unexpected announcement during his appearance on This Morning.

The National (Scotland)

'Wake-up call': SNP urge Labour to act on 'growth won't help child poverty' warning

A MAJOR report predicting that Scotland is to “buck the trend” and see child poverty rates fall while they rise across the UK should be a…

The Independent UK

Reeves’ growth drive rubbished by charity as report exposes scale of UK poverty

The chancellor says growing the economy is Labour’s main priority, but the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says economic growth alone won’t pull millions out of poverty

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Ian Murray did not give 'accurate info' to Scottish press, John Swinney suggests

FIRST Minister John Swinney has suggested that Scottish Secretary Ian Murray did not give “accurate information” to the press during a visit to…

The Independent UK

February 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions amid DWP changes

All the essential cost of living information you need

The Independent UK

January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch disability consultation

All the essential cost of living information you need

The Independent UK

A day on the front line of Britain’s eviction crisis

One mother debates whether to become homeless now or in March. Another breaks down as she explains how she has got into thousands of pounds of rental debt. On one day in court, Holly Bancroft meets the families fighting to keep a roof over their head

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer's child poverty plan ‘not credible’ if two-child cap remains

KEIR Starmer’s plans to reduce child poverty “will not be credible” if he does not cooperate with the Scottish Government and scrap the…

The National (Scotland)

Millions receiving benefits and pensions to receive cost of living boost this week

MILLIONS of pensioners, as well as those in receipt of benefits including Carer's Allowance and PIP, will receive a bonus cash payment from the…

Evening Standard

Winter appeal: Homeless and refugee charities back our call to improve rights of asylum seekers

As part of our A Place To Call Home winter appeal, the Standard is calling for asylum seekers to be allowed to work after six months

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