Benefits
15 years on, it’s time we made universal credit the game changer it can be 
15 years on, it’s time we made universal credit the game changer it can be
Universal credit sanctions more ‘severe’ and ‘damaging’ than criminal fines, report finds
Universal credit sanctions more ‘severe’ and ‘damaging’ than criminal fines, report finds
What benefits can I claim from the DWP to help me cover the cost of living?
What benefits can I claim from the DWP to help me cover the cost of living?
‘Incentivising work’ or instilling fear? How making the benefits system meaner has backfired
‘Incentivising work’ or instilling fear? How making the benefits system meaner has backfired
Here’s how Rachel Reeves can help end the ‘moral stain’ of homelessness in the autumn budget
Here’s how Rachel Reeves can help end the ‘moral stain’ of homelessness in the autumn budget
Don’t listen to JP Morgan. Britain’s benefits system is dire
Don’t listen to JP Morgan. Britain’s benefits system is dire
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
How trust could transform Britain’s broken benefits system
How trust could transform Britain’s broken benefits system
DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
Families with disabled children left waiting months to get benefits due to DWP delays
Families with disabled children left waiting months to get benefits due to DWP delays
UK faces another Post Office Horizon scandal unless plans to snoop on benefit claimants are stopped
UK faces another Post Office Horizon scandal unless plans to snoop on benefit claimants are stopped
Why homelessness is rising in Finland – and what Britain can learn
Why homelessness is rising in Finland – and what Britain can learn
Universal credit is set to rise – but it needs to be based on the amount we actually need to get by
Universal credit is set to rise – but it needs to be based on the amount we actually need to get by
Universal credit should increase by 6.2% in 2026. Here’s what you need to know
Universal credit should increase by 6.2% in 2026. Here’s what you need to know
DWP to save billions by tackling fraud and error in the benefits system. But at what cost?
DWP to save billions by tackling fraud and error in the benefits system. But at what cost?
Britain’s mental health crisis is a leadership crisis, too
Britain’s mental health crisis is a leadership crisis, too
Everything you need to know about how to apply for universal credit
Everything you need to know about how to apply for universal credit
More than £4bn in benefits will go unclaimed in London this year: ‘Too many people miss out’
More than £4bn in benefits will go unclaimed in London this year: ‘Too many people miss out’
Universal credit is back in the dock – this time at the United Nations
