Universal credit
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
The white paper detailing plans for universal credit was published 15 years ago, although it wasn’t officially implemented until 2013. Here’s what we have learned since then
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
Ayaz Manji, head of policy at Trussell, writes about why universal credit needs reforming 15 years on from the coalition government revealing their plans for the benefit in a white paper
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
In November 2010, the coalition government published its white paper detailing plans for universal credit. Iain Porter, senior policy advisor at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, writes about the impact it has had and what still needs to change
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
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
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
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
DWP’s ‘unhealthy’ AI obsession is trapping people in poverty, Amnesty report finds
DWP’s ‘unhealthy’ AI obsession is trapping people in poverty, Amnesty report finds
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’
