The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

New and existing Universal Credit claimants may be able to apply for DWP loan of up to £800

If you do not have enough to live on, you could be eligible for extra financial support from the DWP.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022

DWP order Universal Credit claimants to travel three hours for work or lose benefits

SNP Work and Pensions spokesman David Linden has slammed a Universal Credit rule that forces people to consider commuting to jobs in other cities or face losing their benefits.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022

DWP says there are seven rules anyone on Universal Credit must follow to keep their money

People who fail to follow the rules risk losing everything

Manchester Evening News · Feb 23, 2022

North Lanarkshire Council writes off more than £3 million in rent arrears

Universal Credit and the coronavirus pandemic have been blamed for reducing collection rates.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022

People on Universal Credit could be eligible for an extra £152 each week on top of benefit

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you could be eligible for extra financial support.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022

DWP Universal Credit alert with rules every claimant must follow to keep payments

Claimants are urged to follow strict guidelines to prevent becoming a victim of hackers and scammers

Chronicle Live · Feb 23, 2022

Mum-of-two, 31, unable to pay for carpets or heating fears energy price rises

Rebecca Jones, who lives in Brighouse, has told that she has been left "scared" with the prospect of energy price hikes as she already can't afford to pay for carpets or heating

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

Legacy benefits petition calling for £1,500 back pay passes signature milestone which should trigger official response

More than 2 million people on older benefits including ESA and JSA did not qualify for the £20 weekly uplift.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2022

DWP changes to Universal Credit rules set to impact jobseekers

The time limit to find employment is set to be altered

Bristol Post · Feb 22, 2022

DWP updates Universal Credit rules for those too sick to work

Following the introduction of tough new rules for those receiving Universal Credit, the Department for Work and Pensions has updated its guidance for claimants who say they are too ill to work

Glasgow Live · Feb 21, 2022