Universal Credit

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more benefit payments set to increase

A new Universal Credit change places a limit on how much people in debt can have taken off their benefits to pay what they owe.

A new Universal Credit change places a limit on how much people in debt can have taken off their benefits to pay what they owe.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit change brings £420 boost to over a million households

Get help with savings if you’re on a low income with the HMRC Help to Save scheme

Get help with savings if you’re on a low income with the HMRC Help to Save scheme

More than half a million more savers to benefit from HMRC cash - apply today

Universal Credit payments may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week, with money landing earlier than expected for many claimants.

Universal Credit payments may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week, with money landing earlier than expected for many claimants.

DWP reveals Easter Bank Holiday payment dates for Universal Credit

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter

The DWP is encouraging people to save with a bonus scheme - see if you are eligible to take part

The DWP is encouraging people to save with a bonus scheme - see if you are eligible to take part

Millions could get a £1200 boost to their savings - are you eligible?

Easter is moving some DWP and HMRC payment dates - here's a guide to when to expect them to land in your account

Easter is moving some DWP and HMRC payment dates - here's a guide to when to expect them to land in your account

Department for Work and Pensions

Easter bank holiday payment dates for Pensions, Universal Credit and Child Benefit

More than half of job centres in Great Britain scaled back on support to benefit claimants amid a DWP shortfall of more than 2,000 work coaches, a new report from the spending watchdog has said.

More than half of job centres in Great Britain scaled back on support to benefit claimants amid a DWP shortfall of more than 2,000 work coaches, a new report from the spending watchdog has said.

DWP Universal Credit claimants without support due to job centre problems

Protesters march towards Parliament Square, London, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her spring statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London.

Protesters march towards Parliament Square, London, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her spring statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London.

Spring Statement 2025: DWP benefits cuts 'could risk lives' warn experts

The DWP is looking to change rules around Universal Credit direct payments to landlords

The DWP is looking to change rules around Universal Credit direct payments to landlords

DWP Universal Credit payments shake-up pending after landmark court ruling

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Up to 13,000 Universal Credit claimants could be due compensation from the DWP

Up to 13,000 Universal Credit claimants could be due compensation from the DWP

Thousands on Universal Credit owed £5000 compensation from DWP

Failing to alert the DWP of key changes to your circumstances could lead to Universal Credit claimants losing their benefits

Failing to alert the DWP of key changes to your circumstances could lead to Universal Credit claimants losing their benefits

DWP Universal Credit warning to claimants planning a holiday this year

The Department for Work and Pensions has sent out thousands of warning letters to Tax Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions has sent out thousands of warning letters to Tax Credit claimants

DWP sends out warning letters to thousands of Tax Credit claimants

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

DWP Universal Credit increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

DWP benefits to increase this year - how much and when do they go up?

Income Support will increase in 2025, the DWP has confirmed

Income Support will increase in 2025, the DWP has confirmed

DWP update Income Support 2025 rates - see how much you could claim

The DWP announced the huge boost to Universal Credit earlier this week

The DWP announced the huge boost to Universal Credit earlier this week

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DWP announces £15 million Universal Credit boost to help 'support' people

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Cost of living crisis

Benefit payments set to increase including Universal Credit, PIP & Child Benefit

Government figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that 318,834 claimants had their benefits stopped

Government figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that 318,834 claimants had their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments to increase - see how much you could get

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change

Gambling winnings could see benefit payments reduced or stopped as they are counted towards your capital, the DWP said

Gambling winnings could see benefit payments reduced or stopped as they are counted towards your capital, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants warned payments could be stopped if they gamble

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

Warning to Universal Credit and other benefit claimants over £50 DWP fine

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

DWP warns Universal Credit claimants they face fines or court over changes

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment this weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment this weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

Easter warning over DWP Universal Credit and PIP payments

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants may be being underpaid due to their state pension records being incorrect

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants may be being underpaid due to their state pension records being incorrect

Cost of living crisis

Millions of Universal Credit claimants warned of underpayment due to DWP error

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP to replace six benefit payments this year

The DWP has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare

The DWP has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare

Cost of living crisis

Millions on Universal Credit to receive £522 monthly boost from today

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

Universal Credit claimants could receive extra £522 cash boost from next month

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit and Tax Credit claimants could get £600 savings boost

The DWP is writing to people on six “legacy” benefits ahead of a switch to Universal Credit

The DWP is writing to people on six “legacy” benefits ahead of a switch to Universal Credit

DWP warning to people on tax credits, housing benefit and more

People receiving Universal Credit could be eligible for an advance on their payments.

People receiving Universal Credit could be eligible for an advance on their payments.

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Universal Credit advance payments available in the UK - here's how to apply

DWP guidance outlines a number of changes that Universal Credit claimants should make them aware of

DWP guidance outlines a number of changes that Universal Credit claimants should make them aware of

Everything Universal Credit claimants should tell the DWP to avoid a fine

The DWP has announced that more benefit claimants on Tax Credits will need to complete their move to Universal Credit

The DWP has announced that more benefit claimants on Tax Credits will need to complete their move to Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

Warning issued to benefit claimants ahead of major change next month

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

Cost of living crisis

DWP confirm when first £301 cost of living payment will be received

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Millions on Universal Credit eligible for £600 savings boost

There are two bank holiday dates in April, with Good Friday falling on April 7 and Easter Monday falling on April 10

There are two bank holiday dates in April, with Good Friday falling on April 7 and Easter Monday falling on April 10

Cost of living crisis

PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Easter

DWP PIP and Universal Credit payment dates over Christmas and New Year.

DWP PIP and Universal Credit payment dates over Christmas and New Year.

PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas and New Year

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits were set to receive the sum this month

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits were set to receive the sum this month

Universal Credit

What to do if you haven't received £324 cost of living payment this month

DWP £324 cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from today

DWP £324 cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from today

Cost of living crisis

DWP £324 cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from today

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits will receive the sum starting on November 8

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits will receive the sum starting on November 8

Cost of living crisis

Everyone who will receive £324 cost of living payment next month

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP announces date millions will receive second £324 cost of living payment

Kwasi Kwarteng announces changes to Universal Credit in mini Budget announcement (PA)

Kwasi Kwarteng announces changes to Universal Credit in mini Budget announcement (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Changes to Universal Credit announced: what it means for you

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits

£150 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts today

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)

PIP and Universal Credit claimants given new payment date for September

These are the changes to Universal Credit happening before the end of the year

These are the changes to Universal Credit happening before the end of the year

The major changes to Universal Credit happening this year