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Families receiving Universal Credit are set to see a change in their payments from next month. From April 6, 2026, the cap on ...

The government must fix key issues in the Universal Credit system, with it set to be claimed by 15 million households later this year, a new report has warned. All six ‘legacy benefits’ that Universal ...

Skint” influencers are coaching families on benefits to take advantage of discounted days out to cash in on welfare “freebies ...

The DWP has come under scrutiny on the rules over sanctions - prompting the department to clarify when claimants could see ...

People claiming Universal Credit could risk losing part or all of their award depending on how much they earn. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can deduct some of your or your partner's ...

Thousands of people who claim Universal Credit are being told to take action or risk missing out on hundreds of pounds every month. Under new rules which are due to come into effect on April 6 some ...

Families receiving Universal Credit are set to see updated payments from next month. From April 6 2026, the restriction ...

Universal Credit (UC) claimants who go on holiday for too long risk losing out on payments. UC is a payment from the ...

A local MP has asked the Department for Work and Pensions about the possible impact of sanctions for some people claiming the ...