A range of support schemes are in place for people on low income but you must meet the criteria to take advantage of them ...

Universal Credit is a benefit paid to individuals who are on a low income, out of work or cannot work, replacing other benefits like working tax credit and income-based Jobseekers Allowance. And the ...

The DWP is telling hundreds of thousands of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants they will have to attend a face-to-face meeting. This week the Department for Work and Pensions told benefits ...

Recipients of Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and various other benefits should be aware that usual payment dates may vary during the festive period. The UK Government has specified the precise ...

The DWP has provided an update about a payment change affecting thousands of benefit claimants. The Government was asked by Conservative MP and Shadow Chancellor, Mel Stride, for an update about the ...

Universal credit claimants will see a higher-than-inflation boost to payments this year. (Getty) Benefits claimants can expect some key payment changes in 2026. Universal credit claimants, for example ...

The festive season, while exciting for many, can bring about complications when it comes to making payments. This is largely due to the numerous bank holidays in December, which can disrupt the usual ...

While the festive season is a time of joy for many, it can also bring financial stress for some. This is largely due to December being packed with bank holidays, which can throw off the usual timing ...

As the festive season approaches, many benefit claimants may see changes to their usual payment dates due to the upcoming Christmas and New Year bank holidays. While the Department for Work and ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it will proceed with changes to the Universal Credit health element from April 2026, despite objections from cross-party MPs. The Work and ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has reiterated that it will not delay the introduction of changes to the Universal Credit health element from April 2026, despite concerns raised by a ...

Universal Credit claimants are being urged to check if they qualify for a Government bonus of up to £1,200. The money can come through a savings scheme aimed at Universal Credit claimants who work.