DWP, Universal Credit
Full list of reasons your Universal Credit payments could be cut – and how to avoid it
HOUSEHOLDS should be aware of all the reasons why their Universal Credit payments could be cut. Universal Credit is a government benefit which you can claim if you are out of work or on a low
People on Universal Credit who've had holiday at risk of having to repay £5,000
Yvonne Buckley, from Ipswich, was overpaid by more than £5,000 between November 2021 and August 2023 due to "incorrect payment of housing costs".
Hundreds of thousands of universal credit claimants forced into destitution by DWP 'deductions'
Deductions to universal credit implemented by the DWP can lead to people being "trapped in destructive cycles of debt", research has found.
'I went to Barbados on Universal Credit - now DWP are forcing me to pay back £5,000'
A woman from Ipswich has been ordered to repay over £5,000 to the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP) after receiving Universal Credit payments she was mistakenly told she was entitled to. Yvonne Buckley, 58, told BBC Suffolk she was overpaid between November 2021 and August 2023 due to an "incorrect payment of housing costs."
DWP warning to anyone on Universal Credit or PIP who has been on holiday
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to all Brits claiming Universal Credit or Personal Independence Payments (PIP) about a little-known holiday rule
DWP Universal Credit and PIP 'old holiday' warning or risk benefits stopping if you travel abroad
Additionally, those on PIP, Attendance Allowance, or Disability Living Allowance are required to inform the DWP if they plan to be away for four weeks or more. However, under norm
DWP issues warning to thousands being switched to Universal Credit
The DWP says recipients unable to work will need to put in an application for Universal Credit or risk losing vital benefit payments.
Universal Credit claimants told they are 'not eligible' for DWP payment
People who claim Universal Credit and no other benefits have been told they will miss out on a bonus DWP payment this winter. The Government provides a £10 Christmas Bonus to people on certain benefits to give them a small boost over the expensive winter period.
PIP Claimants Warned Payments Could Be Stopped for Eight Key Reasons Amid DWP Overhaul
People claimants may see their benefits reduced or halted, since significant causes for the changes have been identified. DWP Accelerates PIP Reviews Ahead of Major Reforms as Thousands Risk Payment Cuts The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is pushing up Personal Independence Payment reviews to ensure claims are valid prior to social
The benefits changes to ESA and universal credit, explained
People claiming employment support allowance (ESA) have been urged by the government to take action to avoid losing out on ...
I’m a single mum & I’ll charge my kids rent even if they’re on Universal Credit, they’re not being lazy on my watch
A SINGLE mum says she’d charge her kids rent even if they were on Universal Credit – because youngsters these days don’t know ...
Universal Credit loophole which means thousands can get £300 winter fuel payment – but you’ll need to be quick
THOUSANDS of households could be eligible for a £300 winter fuel payment this year due to a little-known Universal Credit loophole.  However, time is of the essence, as certain conditions must be ...
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Universal Credit personal loans review: Fair-credit loans, fast funding and more
Owned and operated by fintech company Upgrade, Universal Credit is an online lending platform that provides personal loans from $1,000 to $50,000. While its minimum annual percentage rate (APR ...
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Effect of Universal Credit on young children’s mental health: quasi-experimental evidence from Understanding Society
Background Child mental health has become an increasingly important issue in the UK, especially in the context of significant ...
DWP clarifies Universal Credit rule for people with a partner they don't live with
The DWP is sending migration notices to people who must make a claim for Universal Credit or risk losing their benefits ...