Universal Credit

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

Department for Works and Pensions

Pensioners and DWP benefit claimants could get £150 off bills under scheme reopening

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas 2025 and New Year

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more benefit payments set to increase

Pat McFadden says he can't rule out future cuts to Universal Credit

Pat McFadden says he can't rule out future cuts to Universal Credit

Universal Credit

New DWP secretary will not rule out tougher Universal Credit changes

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.

DWP benefits and pensions claimants warned ahead of August payment changes

Thousands are being sent letters by the DWP - this is why it's vital to read them (and apply for thousands in transitional protection)

Thousands are being sent letters by the DWP - this is why it's vital to read them (and apply for thousands in transitional protection)

Thousands of pensioners to get DWP letters worth thousands

A new Universal Credit change places a limit on how much people in debt can have taken off their benefits to pay what they owe.

A new Universal Credit change places a limit on how much people in debt can have taken off their benefits to pay what they owe.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit change brings £420 boost to over a million households

Get help with savings if you’re on a low income with the HMRC Help to Save scheme

Get help with savings if you’re on a low income with the HMRC Help to Save scheme

More than half a million more savers to benefit from HMRC cash - apply today

Many Universal Credit claimants have not seen an increase in payments, despite the rates going up on April 7 2025

Many Universal Credit claimants have not seen an increase in payments, despite the rates going up on April 7 2025

Universal Credit

DWP Universal Credit payment rise delayed for millions of people

Universal Credit payments may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week, with money landing earlier than expected for many claimants.

Universal Credit payments may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week, with money landing earlier than expected for many claimants.

DWP reveals Easter Bank Holiday payment dates for Universal Credit

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall making a statement on welfare reform in the House of Commons

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall making a statement on welfare reform in the House of Commons

DWP disability benefit changes to Universal Credit, ESA and PIP confirmed

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

DWP benefits to increase this year - how much and when do they go up?

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments to increase - see how much you could get

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Universal Credit warning as claimants could miss out on £756 a year

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

Warning to Universal Credit and other benefit claimants over £50 DWP fine

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get

The Christmas and New Year bank holidays mean many expecting DWP payments will see the money hit their bank accounts earlier than expected

The Christmas and New Year bank holidays mean many expecting DWP payments will see the money hit their bank accounts earlier than expected

Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas and New Year

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

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

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine

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 £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

People receiving Universal Credit could be eligible for an advance on their payments.

People receiving Universal Credit could be eligible for an advance on their payments.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit advance payments available in the UK - here's how to apply

More than eight million people are eligible for the DWP £301 cost of living payment next week

More than eight million people are eligible for the DWP £301 cost of living payment next week

Cost of living crisis

Warning some Universal Credit claimants will miss out on £301 cost of living payment

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

The latest DWP update has revealed 46,716 instances of underpayment

The latest DWP update has revealed 46,716 instances of underpayment

DWP pay more than £300m after state pension underpayment error

People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more will be eligible for the DWP payments

People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more will be eligible for the DWP payments

Cost of living crisis

DWP issues update on £1,350 cost of living payments for York

People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more will be eligible for the DWP payments

People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more will be eligible for the DWP payments

Cost of living crisis

DWP issues update on £1,350 cost of living payments - dates and eligibility

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Millions on Universal Credit eligible for £600 savings boost

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 - this is how much you will get

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

There are two bank holiday dates in April, with Good Friday falling on April 7 and Easter Monday falling on April 10

There are two bank holiday dates in April, with Good Friday falling on April 7 and Easter Monday falling on April 10

Cost of living crisis

PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Easter in York

New DWP plans could see Universal Credit claimants lose more than £1,000 of benefits

New DWP plans could see Universal Credit claimants lose more than £1,000 of benefits

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants in York could lose £1,000 under new DWP plans

More than 120,000 Universal Credit claimants could be impacted by the change

More than 120,000 Universal Credit claimants could be impacted by the change

Cost of living crisis

Changes to Universal Credit this week could see York people lose benefits

Millions will receive up to £1,350 in cost of living payments from the DWP this year

Millions will receive up to £1,350 in cost of living payments from the DWP this year

Cost of living crisis

Thousands on Universal Credit won't receive £900 cost of living payments

DWP PIP and Universal Credit payment dates over Christmas and New Year.

DWP PIP and Universal Credit payment dates over Christmas and New Year.

PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas and New Year

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

DWP £324 cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from today

DWP £324 cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from today

Cost of living crisis

DWP £324 cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from today

People who receive tax credits will have to wait longer than those on Universal Credit for DWP cost of living payment

People who receive tax credits will have to wait longer than those on Universal Credit for DWP cost of living payment

Cost of living crisis

Exact date 1.1 million people will receive £324 cost of living boost next month

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

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)

PIP and Universal Credit claimants given new payment date for September

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

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

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

Universal Credit claimants face major '12 hour' rule change to keep receiving payments . (PA)

Universal Credit claimants face major '12 hour' rule change to keep receiving payments . (PA)

Universal Credit

Universal Credit claimants face major rule change to keep receiving payments

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

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

Energy bills to increase 14 times faster than wages with calls to raise Universal Credit. (PA)

Energy bills to increase 14 times faster than wages with calls to raise Universal Credit. (PA)

Universal Credit

Energy bills to increase '14 times faster than wages' this year