The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Edinburgh single mum living on the breadline says she is 'punished for working'

Claire Baxter is a valued member of the team at LIFT in Muirhouse as she helps other families develop survival skills for the cost of living crisis through her own lived experience.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 24, 2022

'I ended up using foodbanks and was threatened with homelessness after my marriage broke up'

Elizabeth Evans said there is still stigma around being a single parent and the issue of poverty

Wales Online · Apr 24, 2022

Dad on Universal Credit can't afford to switch heating on as bills rise

Former takeaway employee Mohammed Ali, 41, is seeking a job and is keen to start earning money again.

Daily Record · Apr 23, 2022

Cost of living crisis dragging country into recession - and seven steps to avoid it

When asked by YouGov about their economic expectations for the coming year, most people reported that their hopes had never been lower. The country is facing an economic crisis

Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2022

Martin Lewis MSE's 'unbeatable' savings account advice to Universal Credit claimants

The tips could mean those on low income qualify for a 50% savings boost

Liverpool Echo · Apr 22, 2022

Nottinghamshire man 'felt worthless' after DWP delay in paying benefits in full

He says there was a delay which led to him losing out on hundreds of pounds every month

Nottingham Post · Apr 21, 2022

People on Universal Credit or Pension Credit can now get Sky broadband for £20 each month

NOW is also offering a £20 monthly rolling contract for people on benefits.

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022

Some Universal Credit claimants could qualify for top up payments worth up to £1,600

The DWP has advised on a number of financial support options people can check

Chronicle Live · Apr 21, 2022

DWP admits some Universal Credit working parents are worse off on longer hours

At a committee grilling today, officials admitted there were 'marginal' cases where a parent working 30 hours could be worse off than one working 25 under childcare rules - but a minister insisted: 'it’s not necessarily just about ‘are you £1 or £2 better off'

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022

DWP additional pay-outs for Universal Credit claimants - 12 cash boosting support options

Campaigners have warned that claimants are facing a real-term cut in their income but this may help some

Nottingham Post · Apr 20, 2022