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Can you claim Universal Credit if you live with your parents or other people?

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

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

Universal Credit and PIP warning ahead of payment change next week

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

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

Warning for DWP Universal Credit claimants ahead of payment changes this month

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

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

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

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could have payments stopped this summer

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

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

Gambling winnings could see benefit payments reduced or stopped as they are counted towards your capital, the DWP said

Gambling winnings could see benefit payments reduced or stopped as they are counted towards your capital, the DWP said

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Universal Credit claimants warned payments could be stopped if they gamble

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

DWP holiday warning to Universal Credit claimants as payments could be stopped

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63, which equates to £1 for every £13 they are due

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63, which equates to £1 for every £13 they are due

Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could see deductions worth £756 a year

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

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

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

Cost of living crisis

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Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit warning as 180,000 claimants have benefits stopped

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants told to act after major change to DWP rules

The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit

The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit

DWP review warning to those on Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and more

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

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

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

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

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

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

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DWP warns Universal Credit claimants they face fines or court over changes

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

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

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP warning to 500,000 claimants who must act or lose benefits

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

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DWP PIP & Universal Credit claimants eligible for free driving lessons

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

DWP Universal Credit and PIP warning to claimants planning a holiday this year

Nationwide, 1.6 million people claim Universal Credit or Job Seekers' Allowance, around 4 per cent of the population

Nationwide, 1.6 million people claim Universal Credit or Job Seekers' Allowance, around 4 per cent of the population

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‘Sobering’ statistics show rise in Bolton benefit claimants is among highest in GM

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

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DWP Universal Credit payments increase this week - what you will get

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment this weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment this weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

Easter warning over DWP Universal Credit and PIP payments

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

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

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

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

Experts issue urgent DWP Universal Credit warning

Experts issue urgent DWP Universal Credit warning

Universal Credit

Experts issue urgent DWP Universal Credit warning

The Department for Work and Pensions and DWP is giving out cash to Universal Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions and DWP is giving out cash to Universal Credit claimants

Universal Credit

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7 emergency cost of living support schemes on offer worth £3000 in total

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

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

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

Jeremy Hunt revealed the sanctions in his Autumn Budget this afternoon

Jeremy Hunt revealed the sanctions in his Autumn Budget this afternoon

Universal Credit

Jeremy Hunt introduces severe £5k Universal Credit sanction with 'make work pay'

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Autumn Statement

Martin Lewis reacts as Universal Credit £470 increase announced

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

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

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

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

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Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face DWP fine

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)

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Urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants who use social media

The change comes after childcare payments for families on DWP Universal Credit rose by up to £522 a month in June

The change comes after childcare payments for families on DWP Universal Credit rose by up to £522 a month in June

Universal Credit

Universal Credit rule change for thousands of parents with young children

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

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

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants may be being underpaid due to their state pension records being incorrect

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants may be being underpaid due to their state pension records being incorrect

Cost of living crisis

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Millions of Universal Credit claimants warned of underpayment due to DWP error

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

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DWP to replace six benefit payments this year

The DWP has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare

The DWP has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare

Cost of living crisis

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Millions on Universal Credit to receive £522 monthly boost from today

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

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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

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could receive extra £522 a month - are you eligible?

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

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

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit and Tax Credit claimants could get £600 savings boost

The DWP is writing to people on six “legacy” benefits ahead of a switch to Universal Credit

The DWP is writing to people on six “legacy” benefits ahead of a switch to Universal Credit

DWP warning to people on tax credits, housing benefit and more

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 8 million households are eligible to receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment this month

More than 8 million households are eligible to receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment this month

Cost of living crisis

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DWP issues £301 cost of living payment update to millions

Around 373,000 people on DWP Universal Credit could have their LCWRA payments stopped

Around 373,000 people on DWP Universal Credit could have their LCWRA payments stopped

Cost of living crisis

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Universal Credit claimants warned 373,000 could lose £390 payment

DWP guidance outlines a number of changes that Universal Credit claimants should make them aware of

DWP guidance outlines a number of changes that Universal Credit claimants should make them aware of

Everything Universal Credit claimants should tell the DWP to avoid a fine