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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Warning as thousands of DWP Universal Credit claimants are receiving 'phantom' payments

'Phantom' payments can leave workers out of pocket - or land them with overpayments that have to be repaid later

Chronicle Live

DWP makes 8 changes to Universal Credit and benefits in 2023

Working hours, meetings with work coaches, benefit caps and more people moving over to Universal Credit are some of the changes for the next 12 months

Bristol Post

Managed migration to Universal Credit set to start for people on certain benefits next year

DWP estimates some 800,000 ESA cases will remain after 2024/25 planned moves are completed.

Daily Record

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Top social tariff broadband deals which could save people on a low income up to £180 this year

New DWP scheme now makes it easier for Sky customers to switch to £20 broadband deal.

Daily Record

Brits 'need minimum living income' says Tory think tank

The report also suggest a new “contribution element” be added to Universal Credit

Wales Online

DWP urgent warning over cost of living payment scam

Three payments totalling £900 will be paid directly into bank accounts, starting from spring 2023

Bristol Post

Universal Credit and what 'light touch' category means for DWP benefit claimants

People who claim Universal Credit may be put into groups known as 'light touch' - here is more information about what it means

Chronicle Live

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All the Universal Credit and benefit changes coming in 2023 - and how they affect you

A whole raft of changes to the benefits system is set to come over the next 12 months and if you are claiming a DWP benefit then you should be aware of what they are

Daily Mirror

Edinburgh amongst 'worst' places to live in Scotland as capital makes dreaded list

Residents shared their thoughts on living in the capital, and some comments were pretty brutal, with an East Lothian town also making the unwanted 'top 10' list.

Edinburgh Live

Universal Credit monthly payment updated rates from April 2023 - full list

Rates will increase as the new financial year approaches, with claimants seeing a 10.1 per cent rise in their payments. Here is everything you need to know and the new amounts from April.

Glasgow Live

16 DWP and HMRC benefits that could give you extra money - check which ones you can claim

Here is a list of benefits you could claim if you are struggling financially during the current cost of living crisis - see if you are entitled to any of them

Chronicle Live

The new Universal Credit monthly payment rates to come into place in April 2023

Those who claim Universal Credit will have their payments increased from April 2023 onwards, in line with the inflation rate of 10.1 per cent - once the new financial year begins.

Edinburgh Live

DWP major benefit payment changes in pipeline for millions of sick and disabled people

Ministers said to be considering reform of fit-for-work tests and letting people keep some of their benefits if they return to work

Chronicle Live

DWP plans benefits shake up for disabled and sick claimants

Fit-for-work tests could be ditched in their current form as part of the changes

Liverpool Echo

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Daily Mirror

16 DWP benefits that could boost your income during the cost of living crisis

It's never been more important that you check what you are entitled to claim as during the current cost of living crisis, the extra cash or discount you could get may really help

Edinburgh Live

Universal Credit claimant commitments, what they are and what is needed

When people agree to claim Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions, they also have to accept a claimant commitment as part of the benefit.

Nottingham Post

DWP Universal Credit payment rates from April 2023 confirmed

A rise is on the cards

Nottingham Post

Major shake-up of DWP benefits that 'worries' campaigners planned for millions

The details are still be be nailed down

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Edinburgh Live

Universal Credit rule change could see up to 120,000 claimants lose out on DWP benefits

People will now have to either find additional income, or spend more time searching for work in order to retain their typical Universal Credit payments, as rules are set to change.

Daily Mirror

DWP planning major benefits shake-up for millions of sick and disabled Brits

Tory ministers are looking at changing the way fit-for-work tests happen as part of a change to the benefit system - but the details have not yet been nailed down

Chronicle Live

New Universal Credit monthly payment rates from April 2023

Universal Credit claimants will have their payments increased by 10.1% once the new financial year starts

Liverpool Echo

25 types of DWP benefits you could be eligible for and how to find out and apply

There are currently 25 types of benefits that you could be eligible for to help boost your households earnings

Daily Record

Martin Lewis urges 4m people on benefits to check if they can lower their broadband bill to just £12

Universal Credit claimants may be able to get a social tariff broadband deal from their current provider.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian rent arrears bill almost £5 million as cost of living surge hits

Rent arrears have risen by more than £100,000 in a year in just one ward, boosting the county wide debt to almost £5m thanks to Universal Credit rollout and biting household bills

The Independent UK

Foyle’s War actor Honeysuckle Weeks admits drink driving ‘to avoid threesome’

The Foyle’s War star was more than two times over the legal drinking limit

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