DWP confirms Universal Credit rule change could see up to 500,000 people better off by Christmas

A dad-of-four who was left unable to buy Christmas presents for his children after his Universal Credit claim was cancelled says he lost sleep over the ordeal.

Mike Tindall has revealed the royal children sit away from the adults during the Queen's annual Christmas lunch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II hosts a festive event for the family days before Christmas Day, which sees members of The Firm enjoy quality time together in Buckingham Palace each year.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to anybody on Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits.

The UK Government has announced new plans to give a £510 million cash injection to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help it crack down on Universal Credit fraudsters lying about their benefit claims.

Scottish Labour has slammed the SNP over its handling of the upcoming interlinked fire alarms ruling, with a new report revealing just 800 people have so far benefited from a £500,000 funding pot to help pay for installation.

Rachel Riley has already gotten herself into the Christmas spirit by sharing a stunning new photo of herself looking very festive.

Nearly two million people across the UK are waiting on a judge to rule on whether the UK Government's decision not to extend the £20 uplift to those on legacy benefits to support them during the coronavirus pandemic was fair.

Benefits and payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are usually made on a regular basis directly into your bank, building society or credit union account.

More than 5.9 million people are currently claiming Universal Credit and Jobseeker's Allowance, benefits designed to help support those out of work or on a low income cover the costs of daily living.

Tens of thousands of unpaid carers will receive a double payment of the Carer’s Allowance Supplement next week under new legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament in October.

Before Tom Holland put on his Spider-Man tights and began swinging around New York City for Sony/Marvel Studios, the actor was probably best known for his stage work, particularly in the musical, “Billy Elliott.” And through various interviews and whatnot, we’ve seen Holland show that he has plenty of dance moves. So, obviously, he’d make a pretty great Fred Astaire.

Universal Credit has been improved with a new automatic process to ensure claimants receive more consistent benefit payments, even if their employer pays them early because of a bank holiday.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that tens of thousands of households on a low income will get a cash boost from today as higher Universal Credit payments land in bank accounts for the first time.

The UK Government has confirmed that State Pension and benefits delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) including Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) will increase by 3.1 per cent next year.

Changes to Universal Credit have come in to make thousands of working claimants £1,000 better off per year.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released details about its new assessment contracts being offered to suitable supply partners across the UK to deliver disability consultations to people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Employment Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit from 2023.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that changes to the Universal Credit taper rate and work allowances will come into force this week.

Haylie Duff is starring in a new Lifetime movie!