All the universal credit changes coming in 2026 that you need to know about

The Universal Credit Act 2025 mandates that the benefit will be increased by more than inflation each year until 2030. The UK ...

How do I apply for universal credit and how much is it? Key advice for benefits claimants

The unemployment rate in the UK has gone up again, according to recently released figures. Unemployment rose by 4.4% in the ...

DWP: Universal Credit parents could save hundreds with new tool

A new online calculator has been launched to help parents work out exactly what childcare support they can claim — a move experts say could ...
The Big Issue

Everything you need to know about how to apply for universal credit

Universal credit is a benefit people receive from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that can help with the cost of living for people who are on a low income, unemployed, or unable to work.
The Sun

Millions of Universal Credit missing out on £1,200 free cash – how to get it

We reveal how you can check if you're eligible for the scheme MILLIONS on Universal Credit are eligible for an exclusive bank account paying out £1,200 free money. The cash boost comes via the Help to ...
Birmingham Mail

Who can claim Universal Credit? Eligibility and how to apply for DWP benefit

The social security system has changed massively with the introduction of Universal Credit. Announced in 2010, made law in the Welfare Reform Act of 2012 and rolled out from 2013, it has caught many ...
IBTimes UK

DWP Confirms Extra Universal Credit Support for Five Groups — Check If You Qualify

DWP confirms boosted Universal Credit for carers, parents, childcare, housing, disabled in 2025 Kaboom Pics : Pexels In a vital lifeline amid rising living costs, the Department for Work and Pensions ...