The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP: 15 Universal Credit payment boosts can help with travel, bills and broadband

There's extra help with a variety of costs

Nottingham Post · Sep 13, 2022

DWP's Universal Credit changes that will affect millions before Christmas

Six changes to Universal Credit will come into play before the end of the year

Liverpool Echo · Sep 13, 2022

DWP rejects bid to increase State Pension and benefit payments ahead of uprating in April

They also responded to criticism of £20 Universal Credit uplift

Nottingham Post · Sep 12, 2022

Cost of living crisis: What help and support is available in Liverpool

Here are the support systems people can turn to in need

Liverpool Echo · Sep 11, 2022

11 reasons why DWP Universal Credit claimants have money deducted from payments

Universal Credit claimants may have money deducted from their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions for a number of reasons — here is what you need to know

Glasgow Live · Sep 10, 2022

Universal Credit claimants urged to apply for 14 payment extras to help with cost of living

As the country enters into a cost of living crisis, many people are looking for extra ways to ease their financial struggles - that's where these extra Universal Credit boosts come in.

Glasgow Live · Sep 9, 2022

DWP announces important update for people making a claim for New Style JSA

New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance does not qualify for the £650 cost of living payment.

Daily Record · Sep 9, 2022

DWP urged to change Universal Credit eligibility rules to help more people over 50 access benefits

A new report suggests an increase to the £16,000 savings limit could help people over 50 during the cost of living crisis.

Daily Record · Sep 9, 2022

Rent arrears in East Lothian fall below £1 million for first time in over a decade

East Lothian was the first local authority area to roll out Universal Credit as a pilot in 2016 leading to spiralling debt for council tenants with 70% of those put on the new benefit reportedly behind in payments after two years sparking a rise in unpaid rent

Edinburgh Live · Sep 8, 2022

11 reasons for DWP deducting money from your next Universal Credit payment - how to check

An average of £78 is being deducted from Universal Credit payments each month.

Daily Record · Sep 8, 2022