The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP Universal Credit claimants could have payments stopped when on holiday

People must follow the conditions attached to their claim

Bristol Post · Jul 19, 2022

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says UK railways 'can't cope' with this weather

The government minister admits the whole system needs replacing and it will take 'decades'

Chronicle Live · Jul 19, 2022

Unknown Universal Credit rule that can force you to fly home early from holiday

The DWP has strict rules to follow when making a Universal Credit claim, and breaching them means your summer getaway could be cut short and your benefits stopped

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Check if your disability benefit qualifies for new £150 cost of living payment due in September

People on nine different disability benefits may be eligible for one-off payment from DWP.

Daily Record · Jul 18, 2022

HMRC shares quickest way to renew Tax Credits to avoid payments being stopped this month

Tax Credit claims must be renewed before July 31.

Daily Record · Jul 18, 2022

Managed migration for people on legacy benefits in two new areas will start next week

Older-style benefits including Tax Credits, JSA and Housing Benefit are being replaced by Universal Credit.

Daily Record · Jul 18, 2022

Millions of households to get £1,200 boost by Christmas, DWP confirms

Those on Universal Credit, JSA, ESA, Income Support, Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit are eligible

Wales Online · Jul 17, 2022

Renfrewshire MSP slams Tory candidates for "silence" on child poverty

Families are struggling to pay for basic needs such as shoes and many are relying on food banks to feed their families

Daily Record · Jul 16, 2022

Universal Credit shakeup could mean people miss payments

A trialled Universal Credit process could see some claimants miss out unfairly

Liverpool Echo · Jul 16, 2022

Lanarkshire MSP hits out at Tory leadership candidates' 'silence' over child poverty

Fulton MacGregor claims 'progress is being undermined by decades of Westminster austerity policies'

Daily Record · Jul 15, 2022