Tag: universal credit
Universal Credit claimants handed £312 extra after DWP law change
Universal Credit is set for a bumper £312 annual increase from April following a law change. …
DWP issues update on plan to ‘restrict’ Universal Credit access
People under the age of 22 could be barred from claiming the health element of Universal Credit in the proposed change …
DWP Universal Credit benefits set for huge 6.2% rise ‘bigger than state pension’
Universal Credit is set for a bumper 6.2% increase in 2026, which is larger than the state pension increase. …
DWP confirms full list of Universal credit changes to start in April 2026
Around four million households will see an annual income boost. …
DWP confirms major Universal Credit changes
DWP has announced nearly four million households will see an annual income boost …
‘Best’ bank account offers free £1,200 to 1 group of savers
Martin Lewis called the scheme “by far the best-paying form of saving”. …
One-day alert over DWP bank account checks for claimants of 3 benefits
New powers will also allow DWP officials to directly take funds from a person’s bank account …
Warning as DWP Universal Credit payments could be stopped
DWP enforces strict rules around Universal Credit eligibility …
Households can claim up to 90% discount on water bills – check if you’re eligible
Millions of pounds worth of support goes unclaimed every year. …
Benefit and state pension payment dates in October confirmed
As temperatures drop and living costs increase, Brits can check if they are eligible for extra support …
