Tag: universal credit
6 major money changes hitting UK bank accounts from June
From Universal Credit payment boosts to energy bill changes, here are five money updates to look out for this month. …
Benefit fraudster loses £36 from Universal Credit payments after pocketing £53,000
The judge admitted she’s ‘not the sort of person I usually see in the dock’ …
Top earners footing £2,000 bill for unemployment benefits: Where exactly do taxes go?
Those earning in the top 10% are paying nearly £20,000 in taxes each year …
Councils to give out free £120 vouchers to people on six benefits – full list
Financial help for struggling families is being made available via the Household Support Fund. …
UK households set for £4,300 boost after child benefit cap change
UK households could get £4,300 on average if the government goes ahead with plans to remove the two-child benefit cap. …
Two child benefit cap explained: Who could be a winner if the rule is scrapped?
The controversial policy was first brought in by the Conservatives and was upheld by Labour. …
Experts urge people in six situations to ‘check’ if they’re missing hundreds each month
People might not realise they’re eligible for help …
Martin Lewis says people on Universal Credit can get £1,769 a month extra
Martin Lewis has told his ITV1 viewers how people on Universal Credit can get an extra £1,769 per month. …
DWP makes change to Universal Credit payments at midnight on Friday
The DWP will change Universal Credit payments this Friday. …
DWP dates PIP and Universal Credit changes will begin in 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed when planned eligibility changes to Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit will start …
