Universal credit
Universal credit is back in the dock – this time at the United Nations
Universal credit is back in the dock – this time at the United Nations
United Nations special rapporteurs have called for the UK government to question how its reforms to universal credit are in line with human rights standards
Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over Christmas in 2025
Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over Christmas in 2025
There are slightly different benefits payments dates for some people this Christmas, and you might be eligible for a bonus benefit. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the festive season
Labour faces another mass rebellion over reforms to the universal credit system, MPs fear
Labour faces another mass rebellion over reforms to the universal credit system, MPs fear
Labour MPs have expressed concerns over plans to change the assessment for the health element of universal credit
I’m a single dad asking Keir Starmer and his government to do more to tackle child poverty
I’m a single dad asking Keir Starmer and his government to do more to tackle child poverty
DWP plans could see more than 50,000 disabled people lose access to vital work support
DWP plans could see more than 50,000 disabled people lose access to vital work support
What is universal credit? The DWP benefit explained
What is universal credit? The DWP benefit explained
Universal credit sanctions ‘undermine’ Jobcentre employment support, DWP warned by MPs
Universal credit sanctions ‘undermine’ Jobcentre employment support, DWP warned by MPs
Five-week universal credit wait for claimants is a baffling own goal – here’s the proof
Five-week universal credit wait for claimants is a baffling own goal – here’s the proof
Homeless people risk losing benefits if they don’t move to universal credit, DWP warns
Homeless people risk losing benefits if they don’t move to universal credit, DWP warns
‘Getting benefits eased pressure on my family’: £9.6bn of universal credit went unclaimed in the last 12 months
‘Getting benefits eased pressure on my family’: £9.6bn of universal credit went unclaimed in the last 12 months
DWP penalises universal credit claimant despite getting new job: ‘Congratulations – you’re sanctioned’
DWP penalises universal credit claimant despite getting new job: ‘Congratulations – you’re sanctioned’
How cancer patients could suffer after Labour’s cuts to universal credit
How cancer patients could suffer after Labour’s cuts to universal credit
Universal credit cuts will push 50,000 into poverty despite government’s U-turn, MPs warn
Universal credit cuts will push 50,000 into poverty despite government’s U-turn, MPs warn
MPs vote to make Labour’s ‘reckless’ benefits bill into law – despite disabled people’s fears. Now what?
MPs vote to make Labour’s ‘reckless’ benefits bill into law – despite disabled people’s fears. Now what?
Homeless young people slapped with £1,800 carpet bill after finally being housed
Homeless young people slapped with £1,800 carpet bill after finally being housed
MPs vote to take forward ‘brutal’ cuts to disability benefits: ‘It will come to haunt this government’
MPs vote to take forward ‘brutal’ cuts to disability benefits: ‘It will come to haunt this government’
‘I was barely existing before PIP’: Benefit claimants say they’re ‘terrified’ of Labour’s cuts
‘I was barely existing before PIP’: Benefit claimants say they’re ‘terrified’ of Labour’s cuts
Pressure mounts on Labour over two-child benefit cap as Scotland sets end date: ‘Families can’t wait’
Pressure mounts on Labour over two-child benefit cap as Scotland sets end date: ‘Families can’t wait’
Having to go to a food bank sticks with you – it’s time politicians knew about it
Having to go to a food bank sticks with you – it’s time politicians knew about it
All children on universal credit to get free school meals: ‘It will take hunger out of classroom’
All children on universal credit to get free school meals: ‘It will take hunger out of classroom’
Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
UK’s ‘cruel’ benefits system is ‘ruining lives’ and ‘violating human rights’, Amnesty report finds
UK’s ‘cruel’ benefits system is ‘ruining lives’ and ‘violating human rights’, Amnesty report finds
DWP ordered to correct ‘entirely misleading’ claim about universal credit claimants looking for work
DWP ordered to correct ‘entirely misleading’ claim about universal credit claimants looking for work
DWP ‘work coach shortage’ could undermine Labour’s bid to help disabled people into work
DWP ‘work coach shortage’ could undermine Labour’s bid to help disabled people into work
‘Welfare not warfare’: Disabled people hold Downing Street protest over Spring Statement benefit cuts
