The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Rishi Sunak gives cryptic response when asked about bringing back £20 Universal Credit weekly uplift

Sophie Raworth asked the Chancellor about reintroducing the benefit top-up on the Sunday Morning show.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2022

'I was on Universal Credit, now I run my own company from my gran's spare room'

David Jamie Delaney set up streetwear brand SnowyOwl, which is now popular with buyers all over the world, from his gran's spare room, and now she even models the firm's clothes

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2022

DWP unveils Universal Credit for Ukraine refugees - but they face a five-week wait for cash

With thousands of people expected to arrive from Ukraine this week, emergency laws will ensure they can claim benefits in Britain

Chronicle Live · Mar 21, 2022

Universal Credit claimants down in East Kilbride but town's MP wants more help for people in poverty

In January 2022 there were 2080 claimants, representing 3.2 per cent of the population

Daily Record · Mar 18, 2022

DWP Universal Credit: 1.3m workers could be missing out on up to £596 a month

A DWP rule change means more people are now eligible for Universal Credit payments

Chronicle Live · Mar 18, 2022

‘People are beyond breaking point’: Huge increase in those seeking energy debt support as cost of living crisis bites

'Without electricity they were unable to charge their mobile phone and they only had a couple of days worth of food left in the house with no money coming in for another week'

Manchester Evening News · Mar 17, 2022

DWP Universal Credit warning issued as payment dates set to change next month

People who claim Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions have been informed that they may see a change to their payment in April as a result of the Easter weekend

Glasgow Live · Mar 17, 2022

Universal Credit payment dates to change next month for many

Bank holidays over the Easter weekend will mean many people get their cash earlier than usual

Liverpool Echo · Mar 17, 2022

Universal Credit recipients 'turning off fridges and unable to heat homes'

Payment 'is not keeping pace with the soaring cost of living'

Wales Online · Mar 17, 2022

Universal Credit: One in three claimants can't afford to eat, new report says

And one in three claimants are struggling to heat their homes

Bristol Post · Mar 17, 2022