The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Universal Credit and other DWP benefit claimants could be eligible for £1,200 bonus

The Help to Save scheme helps those claiming benefits boost their savings by 50 percent

Chronicle Live · Feb 17, 2022

New petition calls for backdated £20 Universal Credit uplift payments for all legacy benefits claimants

Millions of people on Universal Credit received £1,500 in additional support during Covid-related lockdowns.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2022

DWP £1,200 bonus could be available to people on Universal Credit or low incomes

The bonus has been highlighted by the MoneySavingExpert.com team

Nottingham Post · Feb 17, 2022

Sky to hike broadband and TV bills for millions of customers by £43 - including sports

Broadband customers are facing a £2.50 jump, with Sky’s essential and superfast internet packages rising to £2.750 and £30.50 a month respectively. Here's how the changes affect you

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2022

All 19 PIP conditions the DWP says could allow you to claim up to £608 every four weeks

PIP is not means tested, and Brits can claim it regardless of whether they're on Universal Credit or not

Manchester Evening News · Feb 15, 2022

Millions of people on Universal Credit missing out on £144 annual broadband discount

Ofcom said the ‘social tariffs’ are currently available to around 4.2 million households across the UK.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2022

Two million families on Universal Credit to lose £570 this year as costs surge

Government benefits are set to rise by 3.1% in April when inflation is expected to peak at 7.25%. In real terms, that means families face cut of around £570 per year in social security support

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2022

Four million people on Universal Credit missing out on £144 discount on broadband bills

Currently six broadband providers – BT, Community Fibre, G.Network, Hyperoptic, KCOM and Virgin Media O2 – offer social tariffs for those who may struggle to keep up with their bills

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2022

People on certain DWP benefits can get £15 fibre broadband packages from BT and Virgin Media

Switching your broadband tariff could help reduce outgoings this year.

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2022

DWP issues four-week warning to unemployed ahead of major Universal Credit change

Claimants may face being sanctioned if they do not follow the new rules

Liverpool Echo · Feb 11, 2022