Universal credit
Labour’s plan to ‘get Brits back to work’ must not be an excuse for slashing benefits, charities say

Labour’s plan to ‘get Brits back to work’ must not be an excuse for slashing benefits, charities say
Hundreds of thousands of universal credit claimants forced into destitution by DWP ‘deductions’

Hundreds of thousands of universal credit claimants forced into destitution by DWP ‘deductions’
Cuts to disability benefits in autumn budget would plunge disabled people into deep poverty

Cuts to disability benefits in autumn budget would plunge disabled people into deep poverty
Universal credit is failing with millions relying on food banks – we need urgent reform now

Universal credit is failing with millions relying on food banks – we need urgent reform now
DWP extending hardship fund is welcome – but we need concrete, rapid actions to end poverty crisis

DWP extending hardship fund is welcome – but we need concrete, rapid actions to end poverty crisis
Half of people claiming universal credit ran out of food in the last month

Half of people claiming universal credit ran out of food in the last month
Single mum with disabled children told to pay DWP back £17,000 in benefit overpayments

Single mum with disabled children told to pay DWP back £17,000 in benefit overpayments
DWP cuts off benefits for 280,000 people over universal credit change: ‘This is extremely worrying’

DWP cuts off benefits for 280,000 people over universal credit change: ‘This is extremely worrying’
Single mum reveals how two-child benefit cap ‘punishes’ families like hers: ‘We’re struggling’

Single mum reveals how two-child benefit cap ‘punishes’ families like hers: ‘We’re struggling’
DWP warned benefit claimants face ‘poor customer service’ and ‘long waiting times’

DWP warned benefit claimants face ‘poor customer service’ and ‘long waiting times’
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes

DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
Tory government had no plan to end homelessness in England, watchdog finds

Tory government had no plan to end homelessness in England, watchdog finds
From two-child benefit cap to rough sleeping: Everything that’s missing from the King’s Speech

From two-child benefit cap to rough sleeping: Everything that’s missing from the King’s Speech
Food banks can take hope from election result – if Labour takes action before another tough winter

Food banks can take hope from election result – if Labour takes action before another tough winter
DWP’s ‘automation’ of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say

DWP’s ‘automation’ of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say
July 2024 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions

July 2024 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions
DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know

DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
Why DWP urgently needs to make universal credit enough so people can afford the essentials

Why DWP urgently needs to make universal credit enough so people can afford the essentials
10 ways the Tories categorically failed to end rough sleeping

10 ways the Tories categorically failed to end rough sleeping
Next government must increase universal credit so people have enough money to survive
