Labour urged to fix Universal Credit with more than 15m households to claim key benefit from April

A Department for Work and Pensions spokesperson said the Universal Credit system was being reviewed, including how claimants ...
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Who can claim universal credit – even if they're in work?

The number of people claiming universal credit (UC) has risen by more than one million in a year, up to more than eight million, new figures show. UK government data indicates that the number of ...

What to do if your benefit payments are delayed

If your benefit payment is delayed, first, double-check your expected payment date and your bank account. Payments via BACS — bank transfer — often arrive before midnight on the date they are due. If ...
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Universal Credit claims surge as Labour accused of having 'no grip' on DWP spending

Universal Credit claims have surged over the past year with more than three million individuals applying for health-related support to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), new figures have ...