People call me a ‘scrounger’ for claiming Universal Credit when I own a house – I put down £60k but still need benefits
PUTTING out one of the cigarettes that keeps her chain-smoking habit at bay, Erica Cartier, 44, looks around at her £200K ...
Universal Credit update alert as rule change means thousands more eligible
Universal Credit is paid to help people with their living costs but it can be affected by the amount of savings they have ...
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March 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as PIP and Universal Credit set to rise
In line with the triple lock, the State Pension will rise by 4.1 per cent – up £472 a year – matching wage growth in 2024.
Universal Credit update could make thousands more eligible for payments
Usually, if a person has more than £16,000 in money, savings and investments, also known as capital, they would not qualify for Universal Credit. But now the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme has been ...
DWP considers new rules for Universal Credit and ESA claimants who work from home
The Department for Work and Pensions is considering altering the rules around benefits for those who work from home. Here's ...
Desperate Universal Credit mum-of-five uses Klarna to buy food
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
Universal Credit cash refund from DWP for claimants during this 7-year period
You're granted a hardship payment if you've received a Universal Credit sanction that reduced your payments, and you're ...
DWP warning for people who claim Universal Credit or ESA and work from home
DWP has carried out a new survey that found 200,000 people claiming health and disability benefits who said they would be ...
DWP Universal Credit claimants told to check for payment changes this week
Universal Credit is the only benefit that's tied to the same date of each month, depending on when your first sum was ...
DWP set to 're-examine' Universal Credit rule which is 'categorically not right'
A controversial system that automatically approves landlord requests to deduct tenants’ benefits to pay rent arrears and ...
Universal Credit claimants could see payments in days
Universal Credit and other benefit payments will be made early next month due to the leap year. Here's everything you need to know ...
DWP Universal Credit payments changes due after court ruling
DWP Universal Credit payments could be due a shake-up after a landmark court ruling. A controversial system that automatically approves landlord requests to deduct tenants’ benefits to pay rent ...