The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Universal Credit sparked rise in burglaries, repossession and car crime

Researchers say rolling out the new benefit led to 35,000 burglaries and 25,000 vehicle crimes

Wales Online · Jul 12, 2022

Universal Credit roll-out ‘led to rise in home repossessions and burglaries’

Researchers estimate that the reform unintentionally led to 35,000 burglaries, 25,000 vehicle crimes and 6,000 repossession orders.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Millions on legacy benefits still waiting for decision on legal appeal over £20 weekly uplift back payments

More than 2 million people on older-style DWP and HMRC benefits missed out on £1,500 in extra financial support during lockdown.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022

Suella Braverman complains 'too many rely on benefits' despite Tory cuts

TORY leadership hopeful Suella Braverman has complained that "too many people rely on benefits" - despite a huge proportion of those…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2022

DWP issues Universal Credit fraud warning to every claimant with social media

Every person claiming Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions has been warned that their social media accounts may be observed as part of fraud investigations

Glasgow Live · Jul 11, 2022

Emmerdale's Gemma Oaten forced to claim benefits to pay rent as work dried up

'I've been on TV but I had to go on benefits when Covid shut my play'

Leeds Live · Jul 11, 2022

Some £326 DWP cost of living payments set to be delayed beyond deadline date

Eight million Brits on Universal Credit and other benefits start getting a £326 DWP payment this Thursday - but updated guidance suggests some complex cases won't be processed before July 31

Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2022

DWP updates £326 cost of living eligibility to ‘improve clarity’ as first payments start this week

Millions of people receiving seven types of benefits will see payments land in bank accounts from July 14.

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2022

Emmerdale's Gemma Oaten says she was forced to claim benefits for rent as work dried up

Former Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten has revealed she was left to claim benefits after the Coronavirus pandemic left her without work and struggling to pay the bills

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2022

DWP issues warning to those on Universal Credit with social media accounts

It's part of a new strategy which will see it bring in a brand new 2,000-strong team to crackdown on benefit fraud

Bristol Post · Jul 10, 2022