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People on Universal Credit handed six freebies before end of May saving them £646
Universal Credit is a means-tested, non-taxable benefit that's paid monthly. It's designed to help you if you're on a low ...
Three big Universal Credit changes coming this year – how do they affect you?
ANYONE on Universal Credit should be aware of three big changes being made this year. Universal Credit is a monthly benefits payment you can claim if you’re on a low income and need help ...
Universal Credit claimants can still get six freebies and perks worth up to £650
From pregnancy grants to discount days out, there are a variety of benefits available to people on Universal Credit ...
People on Universal Credit still waiting for new DWP rule to kick in for them
People on Universal Credit are STILL waiting for a new Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) rule to kick in. People on ...
Three DWP Universal Credit changes coming in 2025 including payment rise
In April 2025, the DWP raised most benefit payments by 1.7%. If your assessment period began before April 7, your first ...
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The DWP has now stripped nearly 400,000 people of their benefits under Universal Credit
The Canary predicted this would be the case: that nearly a quarter of people would lose benefits when DWP moves them to ...
DWP Universal Credit migration deadline passes as tax credits officially end - what happens now
Six legacy benefits are being incorporated into the Universal Credit system as part of the DWP migration. Working Tax Credits ...
People on Universal Credit waking up to £812 payments from DWP in 'one off'
People on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits are waking up to £812 one-off payments in a major Cost of Living ...
DWP Universal Credit claimants to finally get more money from this week after benefit rise
Some people will not see increased Universal Credit payments until June - the delays are due to the way the benefit is ...