Universal Credit

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

Gwent DWP Universal Credit and State Pension claimants urged to check payment dates

Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on £500 a year in Council Tax help in a postcode lottery, says a new report

Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on £500 a year in Council Tax help in a postcode lottery, says a new report

Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on £500 a year in Council Tax help

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

DWP snooping fears grow over new benefit fraud checks of bank accounts

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

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DWP responds to 'double payment' Universal Credit glitch affecting thousands

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

DWP benefit cuts begin as thousands of disabled people face £50-a-week loss

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits increase 2026 with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit changes will cut sick claimants’ income by £200 a month

Eligibility Verification Notices will be sent to banks and other financial institutions and will set out the specific information required, says the DWP, but what does this mean?

Eligibility Verification Notices will be sent to banks and other financial institutions and will set out the specific information required, says the DWP, but what does this mean?

The DWP can now check your bank account but what do the new powers really mean?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out against people being “written off” on benefits and ending up trapped “in a cycle of worklessness and dependency”.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out against people being “written off” on benefits and ending up trapped “in a cycle of worklessness and dependency”.

Department for Works and Pensions

Universal Credit numbers rise by more than a million as DWP ends 'legacy benefits'

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaving 10 Downing Street, as new DWP powers mean Universal Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked more easily

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaving 10 Downing Street, as new DWP powers mean Universal Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked more easily

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Universal Credit claimants' bank accounts can now be checked under new DWP powers

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas 2025 and New Year

If the Government believes you deliberately did not tell them of a change in circumstances in order to receive an overpayment, you could be prosecuted

If the Government believes you deliberately did not tell them of a change in circumstances in order to receive an overpayment, you could be prosecuted

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more benefit payments set to increase

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more benefit payments set to increase

The DWP Universal Credit '£4.35 rule' warning, and how it can cut benefits

The DWP Universal Credit '£4.35 rule' warning, and how it can cut benefits

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The DWP Universal Credit '£4.35 rule' warning for all claimants

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

DWP benefits and pensions warning as CPI inflation hits 3.8 per cent

DWP plans to merge ESA and JSA could save billions, but risks 'pulling the rug out' from disabled people say charities

DWP plans to merge ESA and JSA could save billions, but risks 'pulling the rug out' from disabled people say charities

DWP plans to merge ESA and JSA to save billions, but risks 'pulling the rug out'

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.

DWP benefits and pensions claimants warned ahead of August payment changes

The disability benefit changes, narrowly voted through this week, could penalise people with conditions such as MS and Parkinson's, say some MPs

The disability benefit changes, narrowly voted through this week, could penalise people with conditions such as MS and Parkinson's, say some MPs

DWP benefit cuts anger as Parkinson's and MS not classed as 'severe conditions'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

A new Universal Credit change places a limit on how much people in debt can have taken off their benefits to pay what they owe.

A new Universal Credit change places a limit on how much people in debt can have taken off their benefits to pay what they owe.

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Universal Credit change brings £420 boost to over a million households

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter

Universal Credit payments may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week, with money landing earlier than expected for many claimants.

Universal Credit payments may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week, with money landing earlier than expected for many claimants.

DWP reveals Easter Bank Holiday payment dates for Universal Credit

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall making a statement on welfare reform in the House of Commons

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall making a statement on welfare reform in the House of Commons

DWP disability benefit changes to Universal Credit, ESA and PIP confirmed

Universal Credit will increase from April 2025. The new amounts have been confirmed by the DWP.

Universal Credit will increase from April 2025. The new amounts have been confirmed by the DWP.

Universal Credit increasing next month, new April 2025 figures confirmed by DWP

Users were unable to login to the Universal Credit site this morning, sparking questions on whether the site is down

Users were unable to login to the Universal Credit site this morning, sparking questions on whether the site is down

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Is DWP Universal Credit website down? Users report being unable to login

Failing to alert the DWP of key changes to your circumstances could lead to Universal Credit claimants losing their benefits

Failing to alert the DWP of key changes to your circumstances could lead to Universal Credit claimants losing their benefits

DWP Universal Credit warning to claimants planning a holiday this year

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

DWP benefits to increase this year - how much and when do they go up?

The Christmas and New Year bank holidays mean many expecting DWP payments will see the money hit their bank accounts earlier than expected

The Christmas and New Year bank holidays mean many expecting DWP payments will see the money hit their bank accounts earlier than expected

Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas and New Year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

How much DWP Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits could rise by next year

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Universal Credit warning as claimants could miss out on £756 a year

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Universal Credit and PIP warning ahead of payment change next week

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Warning for DWP Universal Credit claimants ahead of payment changes this month

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

The Work and Pensions Secretary previously announced that the Government will publish a White Paper that builds on Labour’s approach to get people working

The Work and Pensions Secretary previously announced that the Government will publish a White Paper that builds on Labour’s approach to get people working

DWP told to focus on work, not welfare, by Labour Work and Pensions Secretary

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could have payments stopped this summer

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

DWP issues £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63, which equates to £1 for every £13 they are due

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63, which equates to £1 for every £13 they are due

Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could see deductions worth £756 a year

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit warning as 180,000 claimants have benefits stopped

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants told to act after major change to DWP rules

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Warning to Universal Credit, PIP, and other claimants ahead of DWP change

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

Warning to Universal Credit and other benefit claimants over £50 DWP fine

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month