The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP cash loans worth up to £812 for people claiming certain benefits can be repaid over two years

An application decision could be received in as little as seven days.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2022

Six reasons your Universal Credit may be reduced

How much you can claim can be complicated to work out

Liverpool Echo · Jun 6, 2022

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants will get £650 Cost of Living Payment 'within weeks'

More than eight million UK claimants will get two payments of £325 each beginning in July

Wales Online · Jun 6, 2022

Six reasons why Universal Credit payments may be cut as warning issued

Six million UK households currently claim Universal credit

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2022

Every cost of living support payment and when they will be paid

This is how and when the UK government's £15bn of support will get to people

Wales Online · Jun 4, 2022

Brits warned their Universal Credit may be cut by DWP for six reasons - here's why

The benefit can be temporarily reduced or stopped, and it's important to understand why so you can plan your finances accordingly

Chronicle Live · Jun 4, 2022

Brits warned of 6 reasons why Universal Credit payments may be cut - see list

Your Universal Credit can be temporarily reduced or stopped - and it's important you're aware of these so you can plan for any changes in your payments

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022

Leeds' cost of living crisis as cancer-stricken OAP eats one meal a day and pensioners spend day in cafe to escape freezing homes

Some people have been severely affected than others with the cost of living increasing this year at a dramatic rate

Leeds Live · Jun 4, 2022

People on PIP may also qualify for wide range of benefit top-ups and discounts

An award for PIP or the new Adult Disability Payment could lead to extra cash, travel discounts and Council Tax reductions.

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

DWP does not know which legacy benefit claimants will be better off on Universal Credit until they apply

Some 2.6m people on older-style benefits will be moved on to Universal Credit by the end of 2024.

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022