Tag: universal credit
Thousands on Universal Credit could be owed £5,000 in compensation
A legal challenge against the Department for Work and Pensions has resulted in the Universal Credit claimants receiving a significant payout …
DWP is using AI to check applications for these benefits
Claimed by millions, Universal Credit and PIP are among the key benefits designed to support those in financial hardship or with long-term disabilities. …
People on Universal Credit while working handed extra £354
Various Universal Credit benefits will be increased in 2025, including for people working while claiming from the DWP. …
DWP benefits claimants could be owed £5,000 after error – how to see if you qualify
The DWP is understood to have lost a legal challenge over disability benefits and 15,000 people may now be in line for a financial payout …
DWP issues earnings warning to people claiming one benefit
People claiming a DWP benefit will see payments reduced or stopped due to two key factors. …
DWP offering up to £812 in extra support – how to apply
The DWP Budgeting Loan offers a financial helping hand to those who are struggling to cover the costs of essentials …
DWP to send Universal Credit letters to 660,000 people on one benefit from next week
The Department for Work and Pensions is ramping up the number of migration notices being sent to people on a certain benefit, as it looks to move more people onto Universal Credit …
DWP benefit increases in April 2025 – full list of what people will get
Brits across the country could see their Universal Credit, Child Benefit, PIP and Carer’s Allowance among other benefits rise in April. …
DWP urges ‘act now’ or risk seeing benefits payments stopped
The DWP is set to send out thousands of letters to those on certain benefits telling them to switch to Universal Credit – or risk losing support …
DWP to take money from benefits claimants with £16,000 in bank account
The DWP will be able to get money back from people’s bank accounts if they have more than £16,000. …
