All news on the topic: Universal credit

Justice Collins Rice says it is for politicians and not courts to change rules around two-child benefit cap

The government has announced significant changes to the benefits system, targeting savings of £5 billion annually by 2030.

Influential Labour figure states that cuts are ‘not a Labour thing to do’, while George Osborne mentions that when he was chancellor, he resisted the move as a ‘step too far’.

MORE than 90,000 households on benefits will be asked to make a big change from tomorrow.Households claiming employmentand support allowance (ES

THOUSANDS of households can get a £100 cost of living payment to help with key household bills.The cash support is available through the government's

The DWP is currently working on moving people claiming older "legacy" benefits to Universal Credit, the process is called managed migration and it expected to be finished by 2025

THOUSANDS on Universal Credit face having their payments lowered or stopped completely due to a salary increase and bonus.Healthcare workers in Northe

OVER six million people on Universal Credit could be entitled to extra help worth thousands of pounds.From cheaper broadband to reduced council tax bi

THOUSANDS of people on tax credits need to act soon - or risk payments stopping and even a hefty fine.Around 730,000 households have been sent reminde

A SCHEMING couple fleeced £720,000 in benefits to splurge on their lavish lifestyle.Wojciech Kowalski and girlfriend Wiktoria Packowska, both 28, spe

A RAFT of financial changes come in next month affecting millions of households across the UK.From tax deadlines to a new energy price cap, it’s imp

The Information Commissioners' Office last month ruled in favour of The Mirror and ordered the Treasury publish an analysis of a scrapped Covid-era top-up in benefits

THOUSANDS on benefits including Universal Credit will receive payments earlier than usual this summer.Benefits are paid early if you are due to receiv

CHILDREN are a joy, but they can put a huge amount of extra pressure on family budgets.From paying for childcare costs to buying extra food in the wee

HUNDREDS of thousands of households are being moved to Universal Credit as part of a legacy benefits shake-up.This process has been accelerated as the

Universal Credit is replacing six older legacy benefits, including Tax Credits and Housing Benefit, with most people scheduled to be moved over by the end of March 2025

HOUSEHOLDS on Universal Credit can track their benefit payments through an online portal.The platform is found on the Government's website and comes w

THOSE on low incomes are entitled to claim the government benefit Universal Credit.The cash sum is paid monthly and is designed to help you with your

AN injured electrician is fuming after he was told to quit his £40,000 a year job to get benefits.Martin Flowers, 60, is on crutches after breaking h

LABOUR will save “literally not a penny” from Britain’s bloated benefits bill, the PM has warned.Rishi Sunak was defending funding his election

A MUM has been slammed after sharing what she spend her £2,323 Universal Credit Payment on for the month.The single mum-of-two took to social media t

Instead of being awarded a set amount, your Universal Credit award is instead based on your personal situation - including if you’re in employment, if you have a disability, and who you live with

THOUSANDS of parents are being urged to check if they qualify for summer holiday support worth £150.Parents in Scotland are being reminded they could

A MUM has been slammed after complaining she couldn't afford her food shop despite having a massive payout from Universal Credit.The single mum-of-two