Universal credit
Are universities really churning out 700,000 jobless graduates on benefits?
Are universities really churning out 700,000 jobless graduates on benefits?
If you go to university, are you likely to end up on benefits? We take a look
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
The start of April sees a range of bills, taxes and benefits go up – but help is available to those struggling
Would a quarter of workers really be better off ‘swapping wages for benefits’?
Would a quarter of workers really be better off ‘swapping wages for benefits’?
According to new analysis, over six million workers take home less than an unemployed person on the right combination of benefits. Is it true?
Labour MP calls on government to boost universal credit: ‘We need to up our game’
Labour MP calls on government to boost universal credit: ‘We need to up our game’
‘I’m praying’: From hope to fear, here’s how parents feel about the new child poverty strategy
‘I’m praying’: From hope to fear, here’s how parents feel about the new child poverty strategy
Rachel Reeves cracks down on benefit fraud. How much could she really save – and at what cost?
Rachel Reeves cracks down on benefit fraud. How much could she really save – and at what cost?
Labour’s choice to freeze local housing allowance will ‘condemn thousands to another grim winter’
Labour’s choice to freeze local housing allowance will ‘condemn thousands to another grim winter’
What we have learned after 15 years of universal credit – and what must change
What we have learned after 15 years of universal credit – and what must change
Universal credit flaws are driving people to food banks. It’s time it covered the essentials
Universal credit flaws are driving people to food banks. It’s time it covered the essentials
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?
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
Everything you need to know about how to apply for universal credit
Everything you need to know about how to apply for 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
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
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
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
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
