Universal Credit

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

Department for Work and Pensions

Millions to get DWP Christmas bonus – who qualifies

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP has set out new benefit eligibility checks involving banks, conforming which account information can be shared, which benefits are affected and what happens if your claim is reviewed.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP has set out new benefit eligibility checks involving banks, conforming which account information can be shared, which benefits are affected and what happens if your claim is reviewed.

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP benefit checks explained as new bank account rules come into force

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.

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

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.1% in August, compared with 2.9% in July.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.1% in August, compared with 2.9% in July.

DWP claimants could get more money from April 2027 as new figures released

Millions face changes to benefits, energy support and school costs before the end of 2026.

Millions face changes to benefits, energy support and school costs before the end of 2026.

Department for Work and Pensions

Major DWP changes hitting millions of pensioners and claimants before the year is out

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Thousands could be caught by major DWP Universal Credit benefit shake-up

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.

Millions could face huge benefit changes as Reform targets PIP and Universal Credit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (second right) with Alan Milburn (right) and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden during a visit to Alstom Transport in Derby, to unveil a change to the education system with the launch of new technical educational routes.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (second right) with Alan Milburn (right) and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden during a visit to Alstom Transport in Derby, to unveil a change to the education system with the launch of new technical educational routes.

Could your family get £4,500? Major Universal Credit change for parents of teenagers

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is under pressure as MPs from many parties call for an urgent Universal Credit boost for some 66-year-olds as the State Pension age rises

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is under pressure as MPs from many parties call for an urgent Universal Credit boost for some 66-year-olds as the State Pension age rises

Universal Credit claimants could get benefits boost to combat State Pension age rise

Universal Credit claimants could receive up to £1,200 from HMRC through its Help to Save scheme. Martin Lewis has called it

Universal Credit claimants could receive up to £1,200 from HMRC through its Help to Save scheme. Martin Lewis has called it

Universal Credit claimants urged to claim £1,200 free from HMRC before it's too late

Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on £500 a year in Council Tax help in a postcode lottery, says a new report

Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on £500 a year in Council Tax help in a postcode lottery, says a new report

Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on £500 a year in Council Tax help

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

DWP snooping fears grow over new benefit fraud checks of bank accounts

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pensions increases next month – full list of rises confirmed

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit changes will cut sick claimants’ income by £200 a month

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared key advice on social tariffs for broadband and phone deals

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared key advice on social tariffs for broadband and phone deals

Millions on DWP benefits could cut broadband to £12.50 with Martin Lewis trick

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Department for Work and Pensions

Winners and losers as millions on Universal Credit to be hit by major changes in 2026

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

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

Millions of pensioners and DWP benefits claimants to receive bonus cash payment

If the Government believes you deliberately did not tell them of a change in circumstances in order to receive an overpayment, you could be prosecuted

If the Government believes you deliberately did not tell them of a change in circumstances in order to receive an overpayment, you could be prosecuted

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

Universal Credit claimants to get £--- Budget boost as benefit increase confirmed

Universal Credit claimants to get £--- Budget boost as benefit increase confirmed

DWP confirms Universal Credit claimants to get £416 Budget boost

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

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

The DWP Universal Credit '£4.35 rule' warning, and how it can cut benefits

The DWP Universal Credit '£4.35 rule' warning, and how it can cut benefits

Department for Work and Pensions

The DWP Universal Credit '£4.35 rule' warning for all claimants

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

DWP benefits and pensions warning as CPI inflation hits 3.8 per cent

Half a million people have signed up to an HMRC account that pays out 50 per cent interest

Half a million people have signed up to an HMRC account that pays out 50 per cent interest

Half a million people sign up to account that pays out 50 per cent interest

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

The disability benefit changes, narrowly voted through this week, could penalise people with conditions such as MS and Parkinson's, say some MPs

The disability benefit changes, narrowly voted through this week, could penalise people with conditions such as MS and Parkinson's, say some MPs

DWP benefit cuts anger as Parkinson's and MS not classed as 'severe conditions'

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

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

Cost of living crisis

DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

Finance experts have issued a warning due to DWP payment changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

Finance experts have issued a warning due to DWP payment changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

DWP changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

Martin Lewis is championing the Universal Credit Help to Save scheme

Martin Lewis is championing the Universal Credit Help to Save scheme

Martin Lewis advises Universal Credit claimants to make the most of £1200 boost

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

The DWP is encouraging people to save with a bonus scheme - see if you are eligible to take part

The DWP is encouraging people to save with a bonus scheme - see if you are eligible to take part

Millions could get a £1200 boost to their savings - are you eligible?

Easter is moving some DWP and HMRC payment dates - here's a guide to when to expect them to land in your account

Easter is moving some DWP and HMRC payment dates - here's a guide to when to expect them to land in your account

Department for Work and Pensions

Easter bank holiday payment dates for Pensions, Universal Credit and Child Benefit

More than half of job centres in Great Britain scaled back on support to benefit claimants amid a DWP shortfall of more than 2,000 work coaches, a new report from the spending watchdog has said.

More than half of job centres in Great Britain scaled back on support to benefit claimants amid a DWP shortfall of more than 2,000 work coaches, a new report from the spending watchdog has said.

DWP Universal Credit claimants without support due to job centre problems

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has warned about the damage removing support to sick and disabled people could cause

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has warned about the damage removing support to sick and disabled people could cause

Martin Lewis: Disability benefit cuts could 'tip people further into the abyss'

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

Universal Credit will increase from April 2025. The new amounts have been confirmed by the DWP.

Universal Credit will increase from April 2025. The new amounts have been confirmed by the DWP.

Universal Credit increasing next month, new April 2025 figures confirmed by DWP

The DWP is looking to change rules around Universal Credit direct payments to landlords

The DWP is looking to change rules around Universal Credit direct payments to landlords

DWP Universal Credit payments shake-up pending after landmark court ruling

Do you know what an NHS optical voucher is?

Do you know what an NHS optical voucher is?

Do I get free glasses if on Universal Credit? Find out if you’re eligible

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Up to 13,000 Universal Credit claimants could be due compensation from the DWP

Up to 13,000 Universal Credit claimants could be due compensation from the DWP

Thousands on Universal Credit owed £5000 compensation from DWP

Failing to alert the DWP of key changes to your circumstances could lead to Universal Credit claimants losing their benefits

Failing to alert the DWP of key changes to your circumstances could lead to Universal Credit claimants losing their benefits

DWP Universal Credit warning to claimants planning a holiday this year

The Department for Work and Pensions has sent out thousands of warning letters to Tax Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions has sent out thousands of warning letters to Tax Credit claimants

DWP sends out warning letters to thousands of Tax Credit claimants

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

DWP Universal Credit increase this year - here's how much

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?

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

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Cost of living crisis

Benefit payments set to increase including Universal Credit, PIP & Child Benefit

The DWP announced the huge boost to Universal Credit earlier this week

The DWP announced the huge boost to Universal Credit earlier this week

Universal Credit

DWP announces £15 million Universal Credit boost to help 'support' people

Pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits are among the millions in line for a cash boost from the DWP

Pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits are among the millions in line for a cash boost from the DWP

Code to spot bonus cash for millions on Universal Credit, PIP & more before Christmas

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments are to increase

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