DWP urges 'act now' or risk seeing benefits payments stopped
The DWP is set to send out thousands of letters to those on certain benefits telling them to switch to Universal Credit - or ...
The Mirror3 天
Universal Credit claimants due cash refund from DWP - but you don't have long left to apply
Universal Credit benefit claimants who previously took out a hardship payment could be due a refund from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Hardship payments are awarded to Universal ...
The Mirror2 天
DWP explains Universal Credit review as mistake could stop payments
The Department for Work and Pensions has updated its guidance for people undergoing reviews that could alter the amount of benefits they claim. This is particularly relevant for Universal Credit ...
Nottingham Post5 天
DWP warning as Universal Credit claimants told money will be cut when bank balance hits £6,001
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has detailed the savings ... Although debts are not included when assessing total savings for Universal Credit eligibility, having between £6,001 ...
Coventry Telegraph18 天
DWP warns people not to apply for Universal Credit 'too soon' or risk losing out on cash
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a caution to claimants of six benefits that they could be disadvantaged by the switch to Universal Credit. Claimants currently receiving ...
Birmingham Mail3 天
DWP details key Universal Credit work rules that depend on ages of your children
the Department for Work and Pensions has shared the criteria that apply to parents who may be required to work while on Universal Credit. It says: "If you make a Universal Credit claim and have ...
Liverpool Echo3 天
DWP's major Universal Credit change to affect millions
A landmark High Court ruling has mandated that the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) must overhaul its approach to deducting housing costs from Universal Credit payments. The court found the ...
Bristol Post7 天
DWP Universal Credit overhaul could get extra cash for certain people
Families with children may be able to get more childcare costs covered by Universal Credit ... will be able to get extra help. The Department for Work and Pensions is overhauling some benefits ...
leeds-live8 天
DWP to make Universal Credit change for families with children from April
From April 2025, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement significant changes to benefit claimants ... those aged 16 to 19 in full time non-advanced education or training. The ...
examinerlive18 天
DWP warning over 6 benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is initiating a significant reform by transitioning from several outdated legacy benefits to the new Universal Credit system, affecting many people ...
leeds-live5 天
DWP issues Universal Credit update on new rules deemed 'unlawful'
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing a major overhaul of its Universal Credit rules after being taken to court over "unlawful" benefit deductions. The legal challenge came when a law ...
gbnews9 天
DWP to overhaul Universal Credit payments this year - three changes you need to know
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced three significant changes to Universal Credit as part of a £240million package aimed at shifting focus from welfare to work. The changes, ...