Universal Credit

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RHS offer £1 entry to its gardens for low income households Dennis Morton

'The new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson is wrong to believe that charities supporting asylum seekers in Calais are involved in a multimillion-pound industry'. PIC: UK Parliament/PA Wire

Lee Anderson: ‘myth’ those on Universal credit are in poverty Patrick Hollis

A child carries a tray with food during lunch-break at St Mary’s RC Primary School, in Battersea, south London.

Number of children in food poverty nearly doubles to four million Sophie Wills

The government could tell GPs to issue less sick notes in order to boost the economy.

Government could tell GPs to sign fewer sick notes to boost economy Dennis Morton

The first £301 instalment of the money, which is intended to help vulnerable people pay their energy and grocery bills as inflation hits a 40-year high, is due to hit bank accounts this spring.

1.7 million people set to miss out on £301 cost of living payment Sophie Wills

The rules for Universal Credit are due to change in February.

Six major money changes coming in February Dennis Morton

<p>People who claim Universal Credit should be aware of what changes in circumstances they need to report to the DWP</p>

Read This The 21 changes benefit claimants must report to DWP to avoid court Chelsie Sewell

Around 120,000 people are set to be affected by the changes, which could stop Universal Credit payments.

New rule could stop Universal Credit payments for thousands Sophie Wills

DWP are set to axe six benefits by 2024 as they are being replaced by Universal Credit (Photo: Getty Images)

DWP to scrap these six benefits by 2024 - full list Sophie Wills

A general view of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Benefit claimants could get £1,500 payment if court appeal successful Sophie Wills

Undated file photo of a person using a central heating thermostat.

Freezing conditions trigger cold weather payments Patrick Hollis

Users complained overnight that they could not access the HMRC’s Universal Credit portal to check on payment dates and extra help

Universal Credit: HMRC website experiences technical issues overnight Benjamin Jackson

DWP staff are set to walk out on strike for two weeks over Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)

DWP staff set to strike for two weeks over Christmas Sophie Wills

Polly Neate from Shelter

Dozens face losing their homes in South Tyneside Tom Patterson

Universal Credit does include a Carer’s Element if you provide unpaid care for a severely disabled person. You do not have to receive Carer’s Allowance to have the additional element include in your calculation.

BENEFITS EXPERT: How to access extra payments when looking after an elderly or d... Lance Fuggle

<p>Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.</p>

Read This Jeremy Hunt expected to announce increase to National Living Wage Sophie Wills

The cash boost forms the second instalment of the £650 cost of living payment as part of a package of measures announced by the Government earlier this year to help tackle the cost of living crisis.

Second cost of living payment set to hit millions of bank accounts Sophie Wills

“The remaining cost of living payment of £324 should be made from November 23 to November 30, 2022.”

BENEFITS EXPERT: When you should receive the remaining cost of living payments By The Newsroom

"Your council will require that you complete a form which is typically available online."

BENEFITS EXPERT: Exempt from council tax due to severe mental impairment By The Newsroom

Carer Colin Mackenzie, 37, is "panicking" over how he is going to pay a £1,300 benefits overpayment bill.

Distraught father and carer having to go without meals to feed his children Neil Fatkin

"The only change to your Housing Benefit calculation would be if a spare bedroom is created when your child moves out."

BENEFITS EXPERT: Will my benefits be affected if my eldest moves in with my ex? By The Newsroom

A man walks past a sign with the email address of ‘universal credit’ outside a Job Centre.

Universal Credit rule change that impacts thousands explained Sophie Wills

“If you haven’t received the payment then you can report this online to DWP for this to be investigated further.”

BENEFITS EXPERT: I’ve not been given the first of my cost of living support paym... By The Newsroom

Child Poverty Actin's Alison Garnham.

Almost 2,000 families hit by 'two-child' support rule Patrick Jack

A number of clients visiting the Citizens Advice have been concerned by text messages from the DWP directing them to visit the Government website for further information about support. These are genuine messages sent by the DWP.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Explaining some of the ‘unclear’ areas around eligibility to co... Lance Fuggle

There are calls for fairer pay.

Disgust over low pay in South Tyneside Chris Binding

Major ‘12 hour’ rule change could see Universal Credit payments stopped Hiyah Zaidi

Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free food from stores (Photo: ITV) (Photo: ITV)

Read This Martin Lewis says millions of benefits claimants could get free £1,200 Hiyah Zaidi

There will be additional support for benefit recipients to assist with domestic fuel price increases as well as the overall cost of living increases.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Helping those on benefits to cope with cost of living rises By The Newsroom

Universal Credit recipient numbers rise.

More seeking Universal Credit help Will Grimond

Concerning the advice given when you spoke to the DWP, I would suggest you make a complaint for the poor advice given.

BENEFITS EXPERT: My new job was too much but can’t reclaim ESA as advised By The Newsroom

The idea behind these pilots is to ascertain whether DWP infrastructure for both legacy benefits and Universal Credit (computers, staff numbers, etc.) can cope with larger transfers.

How a pilot benefits transfer will impact on claimants hereBENEFITS EXPERT: By The Newsroom

Millions of people will be moved off legacy benefits onto Universal Credit from Monday (Photo: Getty Images)

Major Universal Credit shake-up affects millions of benefits claimants today Claire Schofield

You would need to report to the DWP if you commence cohabitation and this will lead to a revision of your current benefits.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Pensioner will pay the price if 63-year-old partner moves in By The Newsroom

Sky phone customers will see their bills rise from this week (Photo: Getty)

Sky hikes phone prices for customers this week - how it affects you Isabella Boneham

6 money changes to be aware of in May - and how they will affect you Isabella Boneham

BENEFITS EXPERT: How will putting cash from a will payment into a trust affect m... By The Newsroom

Sky launches cut-price broadband deal for people on benefits which could save yo... Hiyah Zaidi

Benefits payments will rise in April (Photo: Adobe)

New rates for Universal Credit as payments rise from today Claire Schofield

child poverty figures.

Record number of children 'living in poverty' Patrick Jack

make a claim to your local council for Discretionary Housing Payments to cover the shortfall.

BENEFITS EXPERT: I’m struggling with shortfall in my rent, can I get more help? By The Newsroom

Vodafone, EE and BT customers face huge phone bill hike in April Isabella Boneham

Universal Credit figures.

One third of claimants still on 'old' benefits Andrew Dowdeswell