Universal Credit (UC) is a government benefit scheme for those who are out of work or on a low income. UC is replacing housing benefit, income-related employment and support allowance, income-based ...

OVER seven million people across Britain claim Universal Credit - and there are ways to get even more cash support. The government aid was created over a decade ago to replace six legacy benefits ...

People claiming Universal Credit might not always realise just how much the benefit offers, aside from the monthly DWP payments. Proving that you are entitled to the benefit opens many more doors ...

Millions of Universal Credit claimants have yet to see their benefit payments increase - despite the payment rates going up this month. Universal Credit payments went up by 1.7% from April 7.

Universal Credit claimants are being reminded that they may need to disclose certain financial details to the DWP to get their payments. This requirement was highlighted after a parliamentary ...

Help to Save is now open to anyone working and receiving Universal Credit – rewarding 550,000 more people. Its extension to April 2027 means more can benefit from the scheme, which has paid out ...

HUNDREDS of thousands on Universal Credit can now access £300 free cash after a major savings account change. The Government has loosened the eligibility criteria for its Help to Save account ...

A Universal Credit sanction can have a huge impact on a person's finances. With many people struggling with the costs of living, a reduction in Universal Credit payments can put great pressure on ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Many Universal Credit claimants have not yet had a payments increase - despite the rates going up this month. DWP Universal Credit payments ...

Many Universal Credit claimants have not seen their payment rates go up despite recent increases to benefit payments. Most claimants will see the new payments hit their bank accounts from June due ...