The Universal Credit Act 2025 legislated for changes which will "rebalance" Universal Credit rates from April 2026. The basic ...

More than 8.4 million Universal Credit claimants must report nearly 20 changes of circumstances to the DWP ...

HOUSEHOLDS who are new to claiming Universal Credit are reportedly facing soaring council tax bills after a huge DWP shake-up ...

A mum-of-two has revealed how spiralling pet costs have left her battling to stay afloat financially. The expense of specialised dog food and veterinary care has forced her to postpone other bills and ...

The scheme is to support families on low incomes.

DWP guidance on GOV.UK advises that you must report any changes in your circumstances promptly to ensure you receive the ...

People may be able to get far more than the standard rate depending on their circumstances ...

Issabell Livesey, from Cambridgeshire, gets £1,542 a month in Universal Credit and £180 in Child Benefit. She pays £1,000 on her rent and between £150 and £200 and on her water and energy bills, ...

The family have had to go without heating to pay their bills ...

Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs ...

Council tax bills have increased by thousands of pounds for some claimants moved from ESA to Universal Credit under DWP ...

March 2026 payment dates for universal credit, benefits and pensions plus cost of living support - All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not ...