The Government has plans to save billions in welfare by targeting instances of fraud and error in the Universal Credit system ...

The government should stop making benefit claimants wait five weeks for their first universal credit payment because it is "pushing them into crisis", concerned experts have warned. Universal credit ...

Universal credit payments will increase by up to £667 next year (PA) Universal credit recipients will receive a cash boost in 2026, with the benefit increasing by an average of £725 next year. The ...

The Universal Credit standard allowance - the sum you're entitled to before any deductions or additional elements are ...

April 2026 payment dates for universal credit, benefits and pensions plus cost of living support - All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not ...

Millions of individuals claiming Universal Credit will have to wait longer to receive increased payments - despite rates rising in April. The Universal Credit standard allowance, which is the amount ...

Universal Credit rates are set to increase by 3.8% next month - here's a full list of how much each payment will go up by ...