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DWP handing people on one Universal Credit rate nearly £300 extra
DWP handing people on one Universal Credit rate nearly £300 extra

It will rise to £424.90 for the coming year - which is just a hair under £300 each. Read more

Birmingham Live - Dec 28
People on DWP Universal Credit can get £1,200 bonus from HMRC
People on DWP Universal Credit can get £1,200 bonus from HMRC

She confirmed the Help to Save scheme, initially set to expire in 2027, will now be permanent. Read more

Birmingham Live - Dec 28
DWP Universal Credit deadline approaching - what you need to know
DWP Universal Credit deadline approaching - what you need to know

Here's what you need to know about a major change to UK benefits Read more

Mirror - Dec 27
Exact dates DWP Universal Credit and other benefits will be paid over Christmas
Exact dates DWP Universal Credit and other benefits will be paid over Christmas

A full list of DWP benefit payment changes over Christmas is outlined below Read more

Mirror - Dec 20
DWP responds to Martin Lewis over Universal Credit banking issue
DWP responds to Martin Lewis over Universal Credit banking issue

Martin Lewis argued that the requirement for many claimants to attend in-person Jobcentre appointments creates a huge barrier Read more

Birmingham Live - Dec 16
Millions waking up to Universal Credit cut of £624 after DWP move
Millions waking up to Universal Credit cut of £624 after DWP move

More than 3.1million households had one or more deductions taken from their UC entitlement in August 2025 Read more

Birmingham Live - Dec 15
DWP confirms date for when Universal Credit payments will change
DWP confirms date for when Universal Credit payments will change

Changes to Universal Credit payments will take effect next year affecting how much claimants will receive Read more

Birmingham Live - Dec 14
Universal Credit claimants who are in work getting HMRC bonus worth up to £1,200
Universal Credit claimants who are in work getting HMRC bonus worth up to £1,200

Working Universal Credit claimants are now eligible for the Help to Save scheme, which has been extended until April 2027. Read more

Birmingham Live - Dec 12
Update for four million people on DWP Universal Credit without need to work
Update for four million people on DWP Universal Credit without need to work

Four million people are receiving jobless benefits without the need to look for work, one million more than a year ago. Read more

Birmingham Live - Dec 07
Universal Credit claimants to get £1,200 boost as ‘little-known’ scheme extended
Universal Credit claimants to get £1,200 boost as ‘little-known’ scheme extended

The Treasury announced the update on November 26 and said the support will continue long-term. Read more

Express - Dec 06