Universal Credit

Government figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that 318,834 claimants had their benefits stopped

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Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

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Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

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Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

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Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 on average next year, after Jeremy Hunt announced a 6.7 per cent rise in benefit payments

Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 on average next year, after Jeremy Hunt announced a 6.7 per cent rise in benefit payments

Autumn Statement

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Universal Credit and benefits increase worth almost £500 announced for millions

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

Everything you need to know about the DWP's Christmas Bonus payment, paid to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits this winter

Everything you need to know about the DWP's Christmas Bonus payment, paid to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits this winter

Millions set for DWP Christmas Bonus payment - are you eligible for cash boost?

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £1,630 every month

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £1,630 every month

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants to receive £522 monthly boost this week

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

Universal Credit claimants could receive extra £522 cash boost from next month

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

Cost of living crisis

DWP confirm when first £301 cost of living payment will be received

Universal Credit claimants, and those in receipt of another benefits, will see a 10.1% pay increase next month

Universal Credit claimants, and those in receipt of another benefits, will see a 10.1% pay increase next month

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit payments to rise next month - how much you will get

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits were set to receive the sum this month

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits were set to receive the sum this month

Universal Credit

What to do if you haven't received £324 cost of living payment this month

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants claimants will receive the DWP £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants claimants will receive the DWP £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday

Cost of living crisis

£324 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts from tomorrow

Warning to Universal Credit claimants with children who could lose £1,000 a year in benefits

Warning to Universal Credit claimants with children who could lose £1,000 a year in benefits

DWP warned Universal credit claimants could lose out on £1,000 per year

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said anyone who had not received the cost-of-living payment could appeal

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said anyone who had not received the cost-of-living payment could appeal

551,000 Universal Credit claimants to miss out on cost of living payment

Martin Lewis took to Twitter to say:

Martin Lewis took to Twitter to say:

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis hits out at commentators in Universal Credit rise row

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits will receive the sum starting on November 8

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits will receive the sum starting on November 8

Cost of living crisis

Everyone who will receive £324 cost of living payment next month

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP announces date millions will receive second £324 cost of living payment

New Universal Credit changes could see thousands lose benefits

New Universal Credit changes could see thousands lose benefits

Cost of living crisis

New Universal Credit changes could see thousands lose benefits

This is what to do if you haven’t been sent the first part of your £650 cost-of-living payment

This is what to do if you haven’t been sent the first part of your £650 cost-of-living payment

What to do if you've not received £326 cost-of-living payment

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

When Universal Credit claimants & others will receive £324 cost-of-living boost

The plans to move people over to Universal Credit will affect people claiming six types of support

The plans to move people over to Universal Credit will affect people claiming six types of support

DWP reveals the five groups that will be worse off from Universal Credit changes

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits

£150 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts today

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)

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PIP and Universal Credit claimants given new payment date for September

These are the changes to Universal Credit happening before the end of the year

These are the changes to Universal Credit happening before the end of the year

The major changes to Universal Credit happening this year

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

Cost of living crisis

When will Universal Credit claimants receive £325 cost of living payment

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost. (PA)

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost. (PA)

Millions on Universal Credit set to receive Christmas cash boost in December

The Department for Work and Pensions will contact everyone on Universal Credit affected by the change (PA)

The Department for Work and Pensions will contact everyone on Universal Credit affected by the change (PA)

Universal Credit changes this month could see thousands lose benefits

Parents on Universal Credit and other benefits could claim £150 with school clothing grant. (PA)

Parents on Universal Credit and other benefits could claim £150 with school clothing grant. (PA)

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Parents can get £150 payment towards school uniform costs - how to apply

Despite cost-of-living support from the Department for Work and Pensions, everyone on Universal Credit is expected to experience a household cash deficit (PA)

Despite cost-of-living support from the Department for Work and Pensions, everyone on Universal Credit is expected to experience a household cash deficit (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Warning of Universal Credit income cut for millions

More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments (PA)

More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other benefit payments to increase, DWP confirms

DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans. (PA)

DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans. (PA)

Urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants who use social media

DWP responds to Universal Credit rule which can delay payments rise by two months. (PA)

DWP responds to Universal Credit rule which can delay payments rise by two months. (PA)

Universal Credit

DWP has 'no plans' to change Universal Credit rule which can delay payment rise

A petition to include people on disability benefits in the list of people eligible for the £650 payment has hit 10,000 signatures. (PA)

A petition to include people on disability benefits in the list of people eligible for the £650 payment has hit 10,000 signatures. (PA)

Campaign to extend £650 cost of living support payment hits milestone

Millions to receive portion of cost of living payment next month – when and how much? (PA)

Millions to receive portion of cost of living payment next month – when and how much? (PA)

Millions to receive portion of cost of living payment next month – when and how much?

To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer. (PA)

To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Thousands on Universal Credit will miss out on £650 cost of living payment

The cash, known as a budgeting advance, is designed to help claimants struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. (PA)

The cash, known as a budgeting advance, is designed to help claimants struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

How to get one-off £812 payment to help pay bills amid cost-of-living crisis

To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer. (PA)

To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants to get £650 payment

How many people are receiving Universal Credit in south east London boroughs

How many people are receiving Universal Credit in south east London boroughs

Universal Credit

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How many people are receiving Universal Credit in south east London boroughs

Benefits payments over the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend. PA

Benefits payments over the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend. PA

DWP announces benefits payment dates for Queen's Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend

Major Universal Credit shake-up starts TODAY - what you should know. (PA)

Major Universal Credit shake-up starts TODAY - what you should know. (PA)

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Major Universal Credit shake-up starts TODAY - what you should know

Universal Credit, Tesco and Sky: 6 major money changes that could affect you in May. (PA)

Universal Credit, Tesco and Sky: 6 major money changes that could affect you in May. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

6 money changes that could affect you this month - from benefits to supermarkets

Universal Credit, Tesco and Sky: 6 major money changes that could affect you in May. (PA)

Universal Credit, Tesco and Sky: 6 major money changes that could affect you in May. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

6 money changes that could affect you this month - from benefits to supermarkets

Major change to DWP Universal Credit and benefits will see claimants 'worse off'. (PA)

Major change to DWP Universal Credit and benefits will see claimants 'worse off'. (PA)

Major change to benefit system next week could leave people 'worse off'

Universal Credit amount 2022 - how much pay will increase in April. (PA)

Universal Credit amount 2022 - how much pay will increase in April. (PA)

Universal Credit payments to rise next month - how much you will get

Universal Credit, child benefit and pension payments will go up in April - Full list. (PA)

Universal Credit, child benefit and pension payments will go up in April - Full list. (PA)

Full list of benefit payments going up next month - how much you will get

Ofcom warn four million homes missing out on £144 saving on broadband bills. (PA)

Ofcom warn four million homes missing out on £144 saving on broadband bills. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Millions missing out on £144 saving on broadband bills - how to get it

Universal Credit payments to rise in April - full list of new payments

Universal Credit payments to rise in April - full list of new payments

Universal Credit

Universal Credit payments to rise in April - full list of new payments

Universal Credit, child benefit, pension - full list of benefits rising in April 2022. (PA)

Universal Credit, child benefit, pension - full list of benefits rising in April 2022. (PA)

Millions to see pay rise in April as benefits increase - full list of payments

Universal Credit: Changes to April payment dates confirmed for Easter Bank Holiday. (PA)

Universal Credit: Changes to April payment dates confirmed for Easter Bank Holiday. (PA)

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Changes to Universal Credit April payment dates confirmed

More than 5.8 million claimants across the UK may face a struggle to make ends meet, according to anti-poverty campaigners

More than 5.8 million claimants across the UK may face a struggle to make ends meet, according to anti-poverty campaigners

BREAKDOWN BY BOROUGH

Universal Credit

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End of Universal Credit to impact around 100,000 south east London residents

Health Secretary says Universal Credit will be cut (PA)

Health Secretary says Universal Credit will be cut (PA)

Health Secretary confirms the Universal Credit uplift will be cut