Universal Credit

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

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Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DWP Universal Credit and PIP warning to claimants planning a holiday this year

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

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

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Easter warning over DWP Universal Credit and PIP payments for East Lancashire

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get

Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 on average next year, after Jeremy Hunt announced a 6.7 per cent rise in benefit payments

Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 on average next year, after Jeremy Hunt announced a 6.7 per cent rise in benefit payments

Autumn Statement

Universal Credit and benefits increase worth almost £500 announced for millions

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

Everything you need to know about the DWP's Christmas Bonus payment, paid to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits this winter

Everything you need to know about the DWP's Christmas Bonus payment, paid to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits this winter

Millions set for DWP Christmas Bonus payment - are you eligible for cash boost?

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

Staff and volunteers at Blackburn Foodbank

Staff and volunteers at Blackburn Foodbank

Universal Credit

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Foodbank calls for Universal Credit increase as people struggle to eat

DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans. (PA)

DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans. (PA)

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Urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants who use social media

The change comes after childcare payments for families on DWP Universal Credit rose by up to £522 a month in June

The change comes after childcare payments for families on DWP Universal Credit rose by up to £522 a month in June

Universal Credit

Universal Credit rule change for thousands of parents with young children

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

Cost of living crisis

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Universal Credit claimants could receive extra £522 a month - are you eligible?

Around 373,000 people on DWP Universal Credit could have their LCWRA payments stopped

Around 373,000 people on DWP Universal Credit could have their LCWRA payments stopped

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants warned 373,000 could lose £390 payment

DWP guidance outlines a number of changes that Universal Credit claimants should make them aware of

DWP guidance outlines a number of changes that Universal Credit claimants should make them aware of

Everything Universal Credit claimants should tell the DWP to avoid a fine

The DWP has announced that more benefit claimants on Tax Credits will need to complete their move to Universal Credit

The DWP has announced that more benefit claimants on Tax Credits will need to complete their move to Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

Warning issued to benefit claimants ahead of major change next month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed the date of the first £301 cost of living payment this week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed the date of the first £301 cost of living payment this week

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis issues statement on DWP £301 cost of living payment

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

Cost of living crisis

DWP confirm when first £301 cost of living payment will be received

The latest DWP update has revealed 46,716 instances of underpayment

The latest DWP update has revealed 46,716 instances of underpayment

DWP pay more than £300m after state pension underpayment error

The DWP is warning claimants of Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance about scammers using their information to commit benefit fraud

The DWP is warning claimants of Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance about scammers using their information to commit benefit fraud

DWP issues warning to everyone on Universal Credit and Jobseeker's Allowance

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is extending its support for Universal Credit claimants in England, Scotland and Wales

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is extending its support for Universal Credit claimants in England, Scotland and Wales

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Universal Credit support available to secure higher wages for claimants

People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more will be eligible for the DWP payments

People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more will be eligible for the DWP payments

Cost of living crisis

DWP issues update on £1,350 cost of living payments - dates and eligibility

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Millions on Universal Credit eligible for £600 savings boost

There are two bank holiday dates in April, with Good Friday falling on April 7 and Easter Monday falling on April 10

There are two bank holiday dates in April, with Good Friday falling on April 7 and Easter Monday falling on April 10

Cost of living crisis

PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Easter

Millions will receive up to £1,350 in cost of living payments from the DWP this year

Millions will receive up to £1,350 in cost of living payments from the DWP this year

Cost of living crisis

Thousands on Universal Credit won't receive £900 cost of living payments

The DWP also confirmed Universal Credit claimants would receive £900 in cost of living payments

The DWP also confirmed Universal Credit claimants would receive £900 in cost of living payments

Universal Credit

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Universal Credit change could see 120,000 lose benefits

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants claimants will receive the DWP £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants claimants will receive the DWP £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday

Cost of living crisis

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£324 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts from tomorrow

Warning to Universal Credit claimants with children who could lose £1,000 a year in benefits

Warning to Universal Credit claimants with children who could lose £1,000 a year in benefits

DWP warned Universal credit claimants could lose out on £1,000 per year

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said anyone who had not received the cost-of-living payment could appeal

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said anyone who had not received the cost-of-living payment could appeal

551,000 Universal Credit claimants to miss out on cost of living payment

Martin Lewis took to Twitter to say:

Martin Lewis took to Twitter to say:

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis hits out at commentators in Universal Credit rise row

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP announces date millions will receive second £324 cost of living payment

New Universal Credit changes could see thousands lose benefits

New Universal Credit changes could see thousands lose benefits

Cost of living crisis

New Universal Credit changes could see thousands lose benefits

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

When Universal Credit claimants & others will receive £324 cost-of-living boost

This is what to do if you haven’t been sent the first part of your £650 cost-of-living payment

This is what to do if you haven’t been sent the first part of your £650 cost-of-living payment

What to do if you've not received £326 cost-of-living payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits

£150 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts today

The plans to move people over to Universal Credit will affect people claiming six types of support

The plans to move people over to Universal Credit will affect people claiming six types of support

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DWP reveals the five groups that will be worse off from Universal Credit changes

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)

PIP and Universal Credit claimants given new payment date for September

These are the types of claimants who will receive more money on Universal Credit than they do currently

These are the types of claimants who will receive more money on Universal Credit than they do currently

Cost of living crisis

DWP reveals the four groups that will benefit from Universal Credit changes

The Trussell Trust claimed existing support measures were not doing enough to help with the cost of living crisis (PA)

The Trussell Trust claimed existing support measures were not doing enough to help with the cost of living crisis (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Charity claims 4 out of 10 Universal Credit claimants 'skipping meals' to survive

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

Cost of living crisis

When will Universal Credit claimants receive £325 cost of living payment

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost. (PA)

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost. (PA)

Millions on Universal Credit set to receive Christmas cash boost in December

Despite cost-of-living support from the Department for Work and Pensions, everyone on Universal Credit is expected to experience a household cash deficit (PA)

Despite cost-of-living support from the Department for Work and Pensions, everyone on Universal Credit is expected to experience a household cash deficit (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Warning of Universal Credit income cut for millions

More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments (PA)

More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments (PA)

Cost of living crisis

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Universal Credit, PIP and other benefit payments to increase, DWP confirms

To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer. (PA)

To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Thousands on Universal Credit will miss out on £650 cost of living payment

The cash, known as a budgeting advance, is designed to help claimants struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. (PA)

The cash, known as a budgeting advance, is designed to help claimants struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

How to get one-off £812 payment to help pay bills amid cost-of-living crisis

As part of Your Money Matters campaign, here is a range of financial support available for people receiving Universal Credit. (PA)

As part of Your Money Matters campaign, here is a range of financial support available for people receiving Universal Credit. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living: financial support available to those receiving Universal Credit