An MP has voiced concerns that some Universal Credit claimants are "caught in a trap" waiting weeks to get their payment. MPs ...

If you're finding it difficult to manage during the five-week wait, you have the option to request an advance Universal ...

The number of people claiming Universal Credit (UC) without a requirement to work or seek work is at 3.6m, up 294% in the ...

The DWP has confirmed that it will be assessing sample cases from six benefits for 'unfulfilled eligibility' throughout the ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has "stopped" an eye-watering £1 billion worth of Universal Credit with millions of ...

Newcastle award-winner receiving 250,000 visitors a year launches Universal Credit ticket to help families over school summer ...

Universal credit is a payment to help with living costs and is available for people on low incomes or those who are out of ...

The 'Targeted Case Review' team examines payments to prevent customers from falling into or accumulating further debt, the ...

The proposal includes raising the Universal Credit standard allowance above inflation for the next four years, which is ...

Labour is struggling to implement reforms as planned changes to control soaring benefit rates are met with protests from MPs ...

Nearly four million households could be in line for an annual income boost of £725 from the Department of Work and Pensions ...

The Universal Credit Bill is set to go through Parliament on Wednesday, with officials saying it would result in the ...