HOUSEHOLDS are missing out on almost £6,700 a year in Universal Credit, new figures reveal. More than 1.6million people are ...

For a number of people, attending an in-person identity verification check for their Universal Credit claim may not be possible, the DWP has explained the options available ...

Universal Credit claimants could see their payments reduced if they earn money from a number of sources here's what you need ...

A major change to universal credit (UC) is coming into force next year – meaning nearly 4 million households will see higher increases than last year. The annual rise in rates for benefits such as ...

The DWP will be able to gather information from more third-party organisations such as airlines to check if people are claiming benefits from abroad and potentially violating eligibility rules.

To report a change, claimants are advised by the DWP to sign into their online Universal Credit account. If you secure ...