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 ...

Universal Credit rates to rise in April 2026 - what you need to know

From April, the rates will be: £338.58 a month for single people under the age of 25 - up from £316.98, £424.90 per month for single people aged 25 and over - up from £400.14, £528.34 per month for ...
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Who can claim universal credit – even if they're in work?

The number of people claiming universal credit has risen by more than a million in a year, up to over 8 million, new figures show. (PA) The number of people claiming universal credit (UC) has risen by ...

Universal Credit and Cost of Living Support: What You Can Still Claim in February — £24bn Still Unclaimed

Millions can still claim Universal Credit, council tax help and social tariffs in February, with more than £24bn in UK benefits and bill support going unclaimed.

Universal Credit claimants may see payments reduced as 'make sure you understand' warning issued

A Universal Credit sanction is a temporary reduction in your payments ...

Universal Credit numbers rise by more than a million as DWP ends 'legacy benefits'

The number of people in Britain awarded universal credit jumped by more than a million in 2025. This was largely due to people moving from older-style benefits, now being axed by the DWP ...