Universal Credit

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

Department for Works and Pensions

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

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the DWP managed migration deadline has been moved back

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the DWP managed migration deadline has been moved back

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP delays Universal Credit deadline fearing 'real-world misery for thousands'

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pensions increases next month – full list of rises confirmed

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 as the DWP faces scrutiny over new powers to access bank account data, and MPs warn weak safeguards could undermine claimant privacy and public trust.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces scrutiny over new powers to access bank account data, and MPs warn weak safeguards could undermine claimant privacy and public trust.

Department for Works and Pensions

Can the DWP check your bank account? Privacy concerns raised over new benefit powers

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

Universal Credit

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

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared key advice on social tariffs for broadband and phone deals

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared key advice on social tariffs for broadband and phone deals

Millions on DWP benefits could cut broadband to £12.50 with Martin Lewis trick

DWP benefits claimants and pensioners can now check they received their Christmas bonus payment, which should have arrived by January 1

DWP benefits claimants and pensioners can now check they received their Christmas bonus payment, which should have arrived by January 1

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP benefits claimants and pensioners can now check for missing bonus payment

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared key advice on social tariffs for broadband and phone deals

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared key advice on social tariffs for broadband and phone deals

Millions on DWP benefits could cut broadband to £12.50 with Martin Lewis trick

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

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

Millions of pensioners and DWP benefits claimants to receive bonus cash payment

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

Department for Work and Pensions

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

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'

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves makes a speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves makes a speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Universal Credit

New HMRC plans could see compulsory work schemes for Universal Credit claimants

Pat McFadden says he can't rule out future cuts to Universal Credit

Pat McFadden says he can't rule out future cuts to Universal Credit

Universal Credit

New DWP secretary will not rule out tougher Universal Credit changes

Martin Lewis has praised an ‘unbeatable’ HMRC savings scheme

Martin Lewis has praised an ‘unbeatable’ HMRC savings scheme

HMRC cash boost of £2400 on offer as in 'unbeatable' scheme

James Stephen Barley leaving Carlisle's Rickergate court.

James Stephen Barley leaving Carlisle's Rickergate court.

Benefit cheat raked in almost £170K of Universal Credit by doing THIS

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

Thousands are being sent letters by the DWP - this is why it's vital to read them (and apply for thousands in transitional protection)

Thousands are being sent letters by the DWP - this is why it's vital to read them (and apply for thousands in transitional protection)

Thousands of pensioners to get DWP letters worth thousands

Finance experts have issued a warning due to DWP payment changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

Finance experts have issued a warning due to DWP payment changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

DWP changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

Martin Lewis is championing the Universal Credit Help to Save scheme

Martin Lewis is championing the Universal Credit Help to Save scheme

Martin Lewis advises Universal Credit claimants to make the most of £1200 boost

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their account today, due to the Mayday bank holiday

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their account today, due to the Mayday bank holiday

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their accounts today

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their account today, due to the Mayday bank holiday

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their account today, due to the Mayday bank holiday

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their accounts today

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.

Universal Credit

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

Get help with savings if you’re on a low income with the HMRC Help to Save scheme

Get help with savings if you’re on a low income with the HMRC Help to Save scheme

More than half a million more savers to benefit from HMRC cash - apply today

Many Universal Credit claimants have not seen an increase in payments, despite the rates going up on April 7 2025

Many Universal Credit claimants have not seen an increase in payments, despite the rates going up on April 7 2025

Universal Credit

DWP Universal Credit payment rise delayed for millions of people

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

The DWP is encouraging people to save with a bonus scheme - see if you are eligible to take part

The DWP is encouraging people to save with a bonus scheme - see if you are eligible to take part

Millions could get a £1200 boost to their savings - are you eligible?

Easter is moving some DWP and HMRC payment dates - here's a guide to when to expect them to land in your account

Easter is moving some DWP and HMRC payment dates - here's a guide to when to expect them to land in your account

Department for Work and Pensions

Easter bank holiday payment dates for Pensions, Universal Credit and Child Benefit

Universal Credit is going up from April 7 2025

Universal Credit is going up from April 7 2025

DWP Universal Credit is going up next week - full new payment rates confirmed

More than half of job centres in Great Britain scaled back on support to benefit claimants amid a DWP shortfall of more than 2,000 work coaches, a new report from the spending watchdog has said.

More than half of job centres in Great Britain scaled back on support to benefit claimants amid a DWP shortfall of more than 2,000 work coaches, a new report from the spending watchdog has said.

DWP Universal Credit claimants without support due to job centre problems

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has warned about the damage removing support to sick and disabled people could cause

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has warned about the damage removing support to sick and disabled people could cause

Martin Lewis: Disability benefit cuts could 'tip people further into the abyss'

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

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

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall arrives in Downing Street, London

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall arrives in Downing Street, London

DWP Universal Credit changes as disability and sickness benefits cuts confirmed

The DWP is looking to change rules around Universal Credit direct payments to landlords

The DWP is looking to change rules around Universal Credit direct payments to landlords

DWP Universal Credit payments shake-up pending after landmark court ruling

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

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

The Department for Work and Pensions has sent out thousands of warning letters to Tax Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions has sent out thousands of warning letters to Tax Credit claimants

DWP sends out warning letters to thousands of Tax Credit claimants

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

DWP Universal Credit increase this year - here's how much

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 DWP announced the huge boost to Universal Credit earlier this week

The DWP announced the huge boost to Universal Credit earlier this week

Universal Credit

DWP announces £15 million Universal Credit boost to help 'support' people

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Cost of living crisis

Benefit payments set to increase including Universal Credit, PIP & Child Benefit

Government figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that 318,834 claimants had their benefits stopped

Government figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that 318,834 claimants had their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped

Pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits are among the millions in line for a cash boost from the DWP

Pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits are among the millions in line for a cash boost from the DWP

Code to spot bonus cash for millions on Universal Credit, PIP & more before Christmas

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments to increase - see how much you could get

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.

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.

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