Universal credit
Millions missing out on £23billion in unclaimed DWP benefits – an average of £2,700 per person
Millions missing out on £23billion in unclaimed DWP benefits – an average of £2,700 per person
New research from Policy in Practice has highlighted that millions of people are missing out on thousands of pounds in unclaimed benefits and financial support this year
Millions of families on universal credit worse off by £1,400 a year, experts say: ‘It needs to change’
Millions of families on universal credit worse off by £1,400 a year, experts say: ‘It needs to change’
Disabled people face the biggest losses. A single person with a long-term disability that prevents them from working will now be £2,800 per year worse off
DWP could be ‘fantastic’ under Labour, says ex-minister Stephen Timms: ‘Don’t write the DWP off’
DWP could be ‘fantastic’ under Labour, says ex-minister Stephen Timms: ‘Don’t write the DWP off’
In an exclusive interview with the Big Issue, the chair of the work and pensions committee Sir Stephen Timms spoke about his hopes for the future of the welfare system and employment under a Labour government
Jeremy Hunt’s last-minute household support fund reprieve is too little, too late
Jeremy Hunt’s last-minute household support fund reprieve is too little, too late
‘There was no way out’: Survivors of domestic abuse forced to stay with abusers or face destitution
‘There was no way out’: Survivors of domestic abuse forced to stay with abusers or face destitution
‘It’s a win-win solution’: Building social housing could add £50bn to UK economy, study finds
‘It’s a win-win solution’: Building social housing could add £50bn to UK economy, study finds
More than half of people on universal credit going without food because they can’t afford it
More than half of people on universal credit going without food because they can’t afford it
Millions on universal credit left cold, without food and in debt – because the system is failing us
Millions on universal credit left cold, without food and in debt – because the system is failing us
Jobcentre work coach driven to suicide attempt by ‘bullying’ culture at DWP: ‘I felt worthless’
Jobcentre work coach driven to suicide attempt by ‘bullying’ culture at DWP: ‘I felt worthless’
Disabled benefit claimants recall ‘cruel and traumatic’ DWP video assessments: ‘It’s no way to live’
Disabled benefit claimants recall ‘cruel and traumatic’ DWP video assessments: ‘It’s no way to live’
Cost of living crisis sees more and more children seeking mental health help: ‘I feel like a burden’
Cost of living crisis sees more and more children seeking mental health help: ‘I feel like a burden’
Most people who use food banks are disabled. We can do better than this – and we must
Most people who use food banks are disabled. We can do better than this – and we must
‘An absolute disgrace’: Benefit claimants share stories of being plunged into debt by DWP
‘An absolute disgrace’: Benefit claimants share stories of being plunged into debt by DWP
How to get help with childcare if you are on universal credit
How to get help with childcare if you are on universal credit
5 ways to fix a broken UK – from universal credit to an urgent general election
5 ways to fix a broken UK – from universal credit to an urgent general election
DWP faces ‘crisis’ as staff driven to ‘depression’ and ‘sickness’ amid mounting pressure
DWP faces ‘crisis’ as staff driven to ‘depression’ and ‘sickness’ amid mounting pressure
Families left with ‘nothing’ as cost of living payments fail to cover essentials: ‘My bank account is empty’
Families left with ‘nothing’ as cost of living payments fail to cover essentials: ‘My bank account is empty’
Benefits claimants to lose free NHS prescriptions if they refuse work: ‘We will take your benefits away’
Benefits claimants to lose free NHS prescriptions if they refuse work: ‘We will take your benefits away’
DWP plans for ‘welfare cuts’ slammed as ‘utter evil’ by disability campaigners
DWP plans for ‘welfare cuts’ slammed as ‘utter evil’ by disability campaigners
10 ways Tories failed to end rough sleeping as Suella Braverman says it’s a ‘lifestyle choice’
10 ways Tories failed to end rough sleeping as Suella Braverman says it’s a ‘lifestyle choice’
Millions of Brits considering suicide due to cost of living crisis, report finds
Millions of Brits considering suicide due to cost of living crisis, report finds
Mum on universal credit felt ‘powerless’ watching her children cry as they were made homeless
Mum on universal credit felt ‘powerless’ watching her children cry as they were made homeless
Universal credit falls short of minimum living cost by £4,000 a year, experts warn
Universal credit falls short of minimum living cost by £4,000 a year, experts warn
Mum feared her family would end up ‘living in a tent’ after no-fault eviction notice
Mum feared her family would end up ‘living in a tent’ after no-fault eviction notice
Number of people on benefits who can’t afford rent has almost doubled since before pandemic
