The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Martin Lewis fan saved £213 on bills by making five 'simple changes'

Sam, aged 65, says she was able to lower her car insurance, broadband, phone and water bill after going through her finances

Bristol Post · Apr 17, 2022

Martin Lewis fan explains how she saved £213 by making five simple bill changes

The Martin Lewis fan, only known as Sam, was able to lower her car insurance, broadband, phone and water bill after going through her finances. She's also now making the most of her savings

Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2022

Children living in Nicola ­Sturgeon’s constituency are poorest in the UK as investigation reveals poverty rate at 69 per cent

Govanhill West – part of the First ­Minister’s Glasgow Southside seat – has a child poverty rate of 69 per cent.

Daily Record · Apr 17, 2022

Energy bills soar as Leeds family prepares to spend £8,500 on gas and electricity

The cost of living crisis has plunged millions of people into poverty

Leeds Live · Apr 14, 2022

Univeral Credit and other DWP benefit payment date changes due to Easter

The DWP has confirmed when people will receive their money

Liverpool Echo · Apr 14, 2022

Poor pupils so exhausted they struggle to concentrate in class, teachers warn

Teachers reported children were tired in class or turning up hungry and in dirty or badly fitting uniforms as the Government faced urgent calls to ease pressures on struggling families

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Dad who lives off £2 a day after addiction wants to break benefits stigma

James Doris, from Solihull, says he is desperate to contribute to society but that competition, the benefits system and a move towards video interviews are making it tricky to find employment

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Benefits stigma haunts dad who can't get a job and lives on £2 a day

Father-of-two who battled addiction and homelessness is 'desperate to contribute to society'

Wales Online · Apr 13, 2022

Vodafone relaunches £10 Voxi mobile tariff for millions of struggling households

Vodafone is bringing back its “Voxi for Now” social tariff. Through the special deal, Voxi customers can get unlimited 5G data, calls and texts for £10 a month for up to six months

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Universal credit: Millions of benefits claimants set to be moved to new system within weeks

Legacy benefits claimants will see a phased move to universal credit

Wales Online · Apr 13, 2022