Tag: universal credit
Little-known rule could see Universal Credit payment drop to zero overnight
Universal Credit payments could be in jeopardy if people breach one specific limit, even if it’s unintentional …
HMRC giving £1,200 bonus payment to people on 1 DWP benefit
Certain people claiming a DWP benefit can receive a bonus payment worth up to £1,200. …
DWP to make four changes to Universal Credit from April – full list
Nearly four million households will see an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725 under new reforms. …
‘Best kept secret’ savings account offers 50% bonus rate
Many households aren’t aware that the “unbeatable” savings account exists, experts have said. …
DWP claimants on 7 benefits to get their bank accounts checked
The move is expected to come into effect in April 2026. …
Universal Credit boost urged as think tank calls for end to pension triple lock
The think tank also dismissed calls for a new wealth tax …
DWP benefit to be replaced by Universal Credit next spring
The DWP will scrap income related Employment and Support Allowance and move claimants to Universal Credit by March. …
DWP confirms when benefit claimant bank accounts to be checked
The DWP has now confirmed the date when banks will be ordered to root out benefits cheats in a major crackdown on fraudsters. …
DWP payment dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living help in September
One in three people claim some sort of DWP benefits. …
DWP reaches ‘milestone’ after blocking £1bn in Universal Credit payments
The Department for Work and Pensions has nearly doubled the number of people working in its Universal Credit Targeted Case Review team …
