Up to 17 changes in a Universal Credit claimant's personal circumstances could lead to their payments being axed, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The government department ...

The Universal Credit Act 2025 legislated for changes which will ‘rebalance’ UC rates from April 2026 by increasing the basic standard allowance that all claimants receive, while reducing the ...

A range of support schemes are in place for people on low income but you must meet the criteria to take advantage of them ...

If you claim Universal Credit, Pension Credit or equivalent benefits, you may qualify for cheaper 'social tariffs'.

From April 6, 2026, however, the government plans to significantly reduce the LCWRA monthly rate for new claimants to £217.26 ...