The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP estimates more than half of people on legacy benefits will be £220 better off on Universal Credit

The discovery phase of the managed migration process to Universal Credit is now underway in six council areas.

Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022

Every DWP payment date for cost of living support up to Christmas

All the dates we know set out

Nottingham Post · Sep 6, 2022

Universal Credit change could see thousands lose benefits

The new rules will also mean more compulsory job centre appointments and in-person reviews

Bristol Post · Sep 6, 2022

What is the Help to Save scheme? Government-backed savings account helping people on Universal Credit

Everything you need to know about the Help To Save scheme

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2022

Tens of thousands of workers could go on strike in coming months in battle over pay, says union

Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite, says workers are 'simply no longer prepared to accept poverty wages'

Chronicle Live · Sep 4, 2022

'Humiliated' neighbourhood with 'no hope' has one of UK's highest unemployment rates

Residents of Gorton include those left homeless by a long-term inability to find employment and some who criticised a lack of support, although some felt they were better off being unemployed

Daily Mirror · Sep 4, 2022

Christmas bonus on the way for millions who receive DWP benefits - check if you are eligible

The payment is to help people across the country with their costs over the festive period and will be paid into the bank accounts of those eligible automatically

Chronicle Live · Sep 3, 2022

DWP court date announced over Universal Credit bonus and legacy benefits backpay appeal

A court hearing is set to take place to challenge an earlier DWP decision not to give Covid top-up payments to people on legacy benefits

Chronicle Live · Sep 3, 2022

The Greater Manchester streets where there are more unemployed people than anywhere else in the region

'It’s actually humiliating that I can’t work': The stories of trauma, ill health and loss of confidence in the system behind unemployment figures in one Greater Manchester neighbourhood

Manchester Evening News · Sep 3, 2022

People on certain benefits or low income can now get fibre broadband for £15 each month

BT, Sky, Now Broadband and Virgin Media O2 social tariffs could help reduce monthly outgoings.

Daily Record · Sep 3, 2022