'I'm on Universal Credit - why is the Jobcentre suddenly demanding a face-to-face appointment?'
Although they 'rarely left the house' and had been having meetings over the phone for the last few years, they'd reportedly ...
People call me a ‘scrounger’ for claiming Universal Credit when I own a house – I put down £60k but still need benefits
PUTTING out one of the cigarettes that keeps her chain-smoking habit at bay, Erica Cartier, 44, looks around at her £200K ...
'I'm on Universal Credit and I'm worried next month's payment will be £0 - what can I do?'
They took to Reddit to share their predicament and said: "My UC has recorded £0 earnings due to my assessment period ending ...
Universal Credit warning as update could make thousands more eligible for cash
The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme won’t impact a person’s eligibility for Universal Credit. It has been added to the list ...
DWP benefit claimants could be owed £5,000 after major Universal Credit error
The issue relates to benefit claimants who lost disability premiums after they were moved to Universal Credit before January 2019 ...
Universal Credit update alert as rule change means thousands more eligible
Universal Credit is paid to help people with their living costs but it can be affected by the amount of savings they have ...
DWP new payment rates for State Pension, Universal Credit and PIP from next month
Nevertheless, some State Pension recipients who receive payments weekly or fortnightly will experience the uplift sooner.
I get £2.4k a month in Universal Credit & benefits but I’m skint – trolls say I’m a ‘joke’ & tell me to ‘budget better’
A MOTHER-OF-THREE has revealed that she gets more than £2,400 a month in Universal Credit but is still skint. Millie, a ...
DWP makes major Universal Credit update as Liz Kendall corrects 'issue'
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update for those who pay rent and claim Universal Credit ...
DWP considers new rules for Universal Credit and ESA claimants who work from home
The Department for Work and Pensions is considering altering the rules around benefits for those who work from home. Here's ...
DWP April 2025 increases approved for State Pension, Universal Credit and PIP
The Social Security Uprating Order determines the increases for the State Pension, Additional State Pensions (such as SERPS), ...
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DWP issues major update for anyone who claims Universal Credit and rents
The DWP has announced it will review the system that allows landlords to automatically take a cut of a claimant's benefit to ...