Universal Credit update alert as rule change means thousands more eligible
Universal Credit is paid to help people with their living costs but it can be affected by the amount of savings they have ...
I get £2.4k a month in Universal Credit & benefits but I’m skint – trolls say I’m a ‘joke’ & tell me to ‘budget better’
A MOTHER-OF-THREE has revealed that she gets more than £2,400 a month in Universal Credit but is still skint. Millie, a ...
People call me a ‘scrounger’ for claiming Universal Credit when I own a house – I put down £60k but still need benefits
PUTTING out one of the cigarettes that keeps her chain-smoking habit at bay, Erica Cartier, 44, looks around at her £200K ...
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March 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as PIP and Universal Credit set to rise
In line with the triple lock, the State Pension will rise by 4.1 per cent – up £472 a year – matching wage growth in 2024.
Universal Credit warning as update could make thousands more eligible for cash
The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme won’t impact a person’s eligibility for Universal Credit. It has been added to the list ...
DWP considers new rules for Universal Credit and ESA claimants who work from home
The Department for Work and Pensions is considering altering the rules around benefits for those who work from home. Here's ...
Why inflation rise is especially bad news for universal credit claimants
A shock increase in inflation has prompted concerns for household budgets across the UK. According to the Office for National ...
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Universal Credit Personal Loans Review 2025
Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Universal Credit is a fintech company that’s owned and powered by Upgrade. Loans are available from $1,000 to $50,000 and are ...
DWP confirms review of Universal Credit rent arrears and how money is deducted from claimants
The DWP says it will consider better ways of ensuring landlords receive their rent in a 'fair and proportionate' way while ...
DWP warning for people who claim Universal Credit or ESA and work from home
DWP has carried out a new survey that found 200,000 people claiming health and disability benefits who said they would be ...
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DWP Universal Credit payments changes due after court ruling
DWP Universal Credit payments could be due a shake-up after a landmark court ruling. A controversial system that automatically approves landlord requests to deduct tenants’ benefits to pay rent ...
Universal Credit update could make thousands more eligible for payments
Usually, if a person has more than £16,000 in money, savings and investments, also known as capital, they would not qualify for Universal Credit. But now the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme has been ...