DWP fraud checks switching to new benefit after Universal Credit crackdown

The DWP has explained how it uses bank account information to check the eligibility of those on benefits. The department has ...

DWP Sir Stephen Timms explains Universal Credit and PIP upcoming 2026 changes

Nearly four million households are expected to see an annual income boost of £725 under reforms to the welfare system ...

Mum-of-four on Universal Credit fumes over having to pay for basic essentials

Life on Universal Credit isn’t free, a young mum-of-four has warned, as she revealed the hidden costs of paying for food, ...

DWP Universal Credit claimant says 'you can upfront £150 and nobody tells you'

A Universal Credit claimant shares how people starting new jobs can get £150 back ...

DWP update on Universal Credit changes extending to 'entire benefits system'

Senior officials from the department were grilled by MPs ...

DWP replies to 'data risk' concerns affecting Universal Credit households

The DWP faces criticism over data sharing gaps affecting low-income claimants ...