Tag: universal credit
DWP change sees ‘Universal Credit households hit with soaring council tax bills’
People have apparently seen their bills increase when they shouldn’t have. …
DWP Cold Weather payments sent to households in 794 postcodes – full list
The DWP has sent £35M of cash to a total of 794 postcodes this winter – see the full list below. …
DWP explains major new £217.26 Universal Credit change
The Government says it is to put more money ‘in the pockets of working people on Universal Credit’ …
DWP responds to question over Universal Credit payment deductions
A question was submitted to the Department for Work and Pensions over fears Universal Credit payments could be cut …
Millions across UK set for around £900 pay rise
Ministers have flagged up the rise as part of a wider cost-of-living package …
DWP reveals exact amount in bank accounts to perform checks for 1 benefit
The move is part of a major Government clampdown on benefits fraud and overpayment. …
DWP Cold Weather Payments triggered in 31 more postcodes – full list
Payments are issued to certain benefit claimants when temperatures drop below zero for at least one week. …
Little-known DWP deadline that could cost you £2,472 per year
The government is making a benefit change that will affect payments this year. …
DWP Cold Weather Payment triggered in 441 areas in UK – full list of postcodes
The freezing conditions that have hit the nation have triggered cold weather payments for more than 660,000 households. …
‘I was handed £150 and a free electric blanket – I didn’t know this support existed’
EXCLUSIVE: The 45-year-old described the support as “one of life’s wins”. …
