The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP set to start 'moving people from legacy benefits on to Universal Credit' over next few weeks

It has been reported that 10,000 households will start the ‘managed migration’ process.

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022

DWP to 'slowly' move 1.7million people onto Universal Credit within weeks

The move was originally halted due to Covid but it is understood that it is set to go ahead this spring.

Manchester Evening News · Apr 5, 2022

DWP shares when they will start moving 1.7 million people onto Universal Credit

The government plan to have everyone on the new six-in-one benefit by the end of 2024

Liverpool Echo · Apr 5, 2022

Do I have to go to work if I have Covid-19 even though I should isolate?

The Government and NHS says we 'should' isolate if we get Covid or develop symptoms, but don't have to. Does that mean you may be forced to go to work?

Chronicle Live · Apr 4, 2022

Universal Credit rule change sees fast-track access extended from today

From today, more people will be eligible for fast-tracked access to Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance

Manchester Evening News · Apr 4, 2022

New update in legacy benefits legal appeal over £20 weekly uplift back payments

More than 2m people missed out on over £1,500 in extra financial support during coronavirus lockdowns.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022

Nadine Dorries asks telecoms companies to promote deals for people on benefits

The message was sent to the bosses of BT, O2, Virgin and KCom, suggesting they take action to promote deals available for low-income households.

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

Thousands of council tenants claiming Universal Credit are in rent arrears in North Tyneside

The cost of living crisis and the end of furlough has been blamed for driving people to seek help

Chronicle Live · Apr 1, 2022

'It was breath-taking' - Huge queues at Howdon affordable food club as UK's cost of living crisis escalates

The Bread and Butter Thing has launched its first affordable food hub in Howdon on the day the UK's cost of living crisis deepened.

Chronicle Live · Apr 1, 2022

Cost of living calculator: How much will your bills rise from today?

A raft of changes could impact your finances from today - including the energy price cap increase

Manchester Evening News · Apr 1, 2022