Universal Credit

Gregor Poynton MP has written to the UK Government about supporting constituents moving from legacy benefits to Universal Credit.

Political opinion: Poynton seeks reassurances on support for vulnerable people d...

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Change to Help to Save scheme opens free cash eligibility to millions

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver her spring statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement: will it put more cash in your pocket?

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

8 takeaways from Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement - including welfare

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Labour's benefits shake-up - my takeaways as a finance specialist

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Universal Credit: health element changes and above-inflation rise news

Liz Kendall, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, leaves after attending the weekly Cabinet meeting of ministers at 10 Downing Street on March 18, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Government announces major changes to PIP and Universal Credit

Cara Hilton, Senior Policy Manager at Trussell

Disabled people shouldn’t bear the brunt of the challenges our country faces

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The Scottish government must do more for disabled people, with many being forced...

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Housing Benefit to rise in April – here's how much more you could get

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9 ways you can get council tax support - as millions face huge rises

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Millions receiving Universal Credit can expect increases of £10 soon

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Households across the UK to receive up to £500 in cash support

New Year 2024: all the early DWP and HMRC benefit payment dates

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas
Four in 10 households have relied on the generosity of others to get through Christmas – from hand-me-down toys to food.
Oliver Lewis

Visitors on Universal Credit and other benefits can visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse with guests for just £1 in 2025.

£1 tickets for Holyroodhouse announced for 2025

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

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'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise

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Edinburgh parents reminded that school meal support continues over half term

Edinburgh Zoo makes Universal Credit discounts permanent

The money will people most in need

Families to get £200 via Household Support Fund - but funds are low

Edinburgh Zoo slashes ticket prices by 70 per cent

DWP holiday warning to anyone claiming PIP or Universal Credit

What you need to know about the new Universal Credit rules

The leap year may impact when people will receive Universal Credit payments

How the 2024 leap year could affect Universal Credit payments

Dozens of celebrities join petition with anti-poverty charities
Ed Sheeran, Jodie Whitaker, and Liam Gallagher are among dozens of celebrities who have signed an open letter, demanding politicians address the increasing number of people facing poverty in the UK.
Steve Richmond

Universal Credit and other benefit payments will be paid earlier than expected during the Christmas period.

When will Universal Credit be paid during Christmas period

People walk near the Jobcentre in Westminster.

DWP warning over Universal Credit changes coming in October

There are seven big money changes that could affect your wallet coming in September 2023 including Universal Credit and student loans shake-ups.

Cost of living: 7 money changes to be aware of in September 2023

Which? has revealed the cheapest place to get school uniform this year

Cheapest shop to buy school uniform revealed by Which?

Benefit claimants may find their payments arrive earlier than normal this month.

Universal Credit & benefit claimants hit by another payment change

Here are eight important money changes coming in August 2023.

8 money changes coming in August 2023 including Ofgem price cap

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are to be affected by new rules that have been introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this week.

Universal Credit rule change launches this week - are you affected?

Michelle Hanney pictured riding a horse. (DWP/SWNS)

‘Disabled’ woman on benefits caught after horse riding photo found

If you claim benefits, including Universal Credit, you may find you get paid early next month due to the August bank holiday.

Full list of benefits that could be paid early next month

Universal Credit claimants will no doubt want to be aware of the rules for going abroad if they’re going on holiday this summer.

DWP explains rules around Universal Credit and going on holiday

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week.

Benefit claimants will be hit by another payment shake-up this week

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer talk with Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle ahead of a reception for King Charles and Queen Camilla at Westminster Hall (Picture: Arthur Edwards/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Under Starmer, Labour is quickly moving to the right – Angus Robertson

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week. If you’re claiming benefits, you may find your payments arrive earlier than normal.

Universal Credit and benefit claimants have payment change coming up

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week. If you’re claiming benefits, you may find your payments arrive earlier than normal.

Universal Credit and benefit claimants hit by another payment change

A Universal Credit sign in the window of the Job Centre in Westminster.

Thousands could miss out on £301 cost of living payment - here’s why

Can benefits or universal credit debt be waived by DWP? Tribunal forces government to release appeal criteria

How to appeal DWP benefits debt repayments - criteria considered

Benefits payments earlier in April due to the May bank holiday (Photo: Adobe)

Thousands will receive benefits early this week- what you need to know

Taz Aldeek was rejected from nearly 100 jobs and had to spend 18 months on benefits before he finally secured his dream job as a barrister.

Man who spent months on benefits lands dream job as a barrister

The first instalment of the £900 cost of living payments is set to land in bank accounts today. The £301 cash boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC will be paid to those who are eligible over the next few weeks from Tuesday, April 25.

Cost of living payment to land in bank accounts from today

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many households are struggling financially

Cost of living payments will start to land in bank accounts next week

Millions of people on benefits are set to get a cash boost as payments rise in line with inflation rates - full list of what will increase and how much you’ll get.

Benefit payments set to increase for millions - full list

Easter is fast approaching and while many will welcome the bank holiday break, it can affect benefit payment dates - so be sure to check if you’re affected.

Easter 2023 benefit payment dates for Universal Credit and more

Only Fans star Amber O’Donnel at Tesco after shopping for her food parcel donations - Credit: SWNS

Mum uses first OnlyFans paycheque to fill a foodbank

Cost of Living spring payments are set to be rolled out over the next month or so - Credit: Adobe

10 ways to claim extra money for households on Universal Credit

RHS Harlow Carr

RHS offer £1 entry to its gardens for low income households

'The new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson is wrong to believe that charities supporting asylum seekers in Calais are involved in a multimillion-pound industry'. PIC: UK Parliament/PA Wire

Lee Anderson: ‘myth’ those on Universal credit are in poverty

A child carries a tray with food during lunch-break at St Mary’s RC Primary School, in Battersea, south London.

Number of children in food poverty nearly doubles to four million

The government could tell GPs to issue less sick notes in order to boost the economy.

Government could tell GPs to sign fewer sick notes to boost economy