People claiming Universal Credit could be at risk of losing part of their claim if they miss one phone call without a good reason. When you sign up for Universal Credit, you need to accept a 'claimant ...

The government has been forced into an embarrassing backtrack after admitting Universal Credit claimants need to call a costly helpline to receive welfare payments. The confession came just a day ...

The number of people claiming Universal Credit has hit a record high of 8 million - and nearly half of those on the benefit are not required to look for work. New figures, published today by the ...

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 ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging Universal Credit claimants to report any changes in their living arrangements through their online account to prevent potential overpayments, which ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has shed light on how it deals with people who are unable to meet certain requirements of the Universal Credit application process, specifically those who cannot ...

The DWP has issued a warning to Universal Credit claimants who move in with a partner, or have a partner move in with them, as it can affect the type of Universal Credit they should be claiming ...

Following legislation laid by the government in July, all eight million Universal Credit recipients will see the standard ...

Universal Credit claimants could risk losing a portion of their claim if they fail to attend a single phone call without a valid reason. Upon signing up for Universal Credit, claimants must agree to a ...