Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped
Over 300,000 households lost their benefits for failing to transition to Universal Credit, highlighting the urgent deadlines and processes enforced by the DWP.
Inflation drop badly-timed' for benefit claimants as next increase revealed
Inflation rate drop raises concerns regarding benefit uprating for low-income families.
What does Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement mean for your benefits?
Jeremy Hunt announced a boost to benefits and a large increase to the state pension in his autumn statement.
Hunt announced a crackdown on benefit claimants who do not find work within 18 months.
Universal credit will be increased by 6.7% in line with September's inflation figures.
Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped
Over 300,000 households lost their benefits for failing to transition to Universal Credit, highlighting the urgent deadlines and processes enforced by the DWP.
Inflation drop badly-timed' for benefit claimants as next increase revealed
Inflation rate drop raises concerns regarding benefit uprating for low-income families.
What does Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement mean for your benefits?
Jeremy Hunt announced a boost to benefits and a large increase to the state pension in his autumn statement.
Hunt announced a crackdown on benefit claimants who do not find work within 18 months.
Universal credit will be increased by 6.7% in line with September's inflation figures.
Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut
The Labour government's Autumn Budget focuses on reducing draught duty and enhancing revenue from taxes on tobacco and soft drinks, while supporting electric vehicles.
The Guardian view on poverty in Britain: desperation in plain sight | Editorial
Labour governments significantly reduced poverty in Britain, but current benefit policies are trapping many in financial distress and exacerbating poverty levels.
Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut
The Labour government's Autumn Budget focuses on reducing draught duty and enhancing revenue from taxes on tobacco and soft drinks, while supporting electric vehicles.
The Guardian view on poverty in Britain: desperation in plain sight | Editorial
Labour governments significantly reduced poverty in Britain, but current benefit policies are trapping many in financial distress and exacerbating poverty levels.
Universal Credit claimants receive 420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed
Labour is lowering the cap on deductions from Universal Credit payments, benefiting 1.2 million households by allowing them to keep more of their benefits.
I have 7 in my bank account': how the two-child benefit cap changed Britain
The two-child benefit cap is causing severe financial hardship for families, affecting their ability to support their children.
Universal Credit claimants receive 420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed
Labour is lowering the cap on deductions from Universal Credit payments, benefiting 1.2 million households by allowing them to keep more of their benefits.
I have 7 in my bank account': how the two-child benefit cap changed Britain
The two-child benefit cap is causing severe financial hardship for families, affecting their ability to support their children.
More than 1m households to get 420 budget boost in universal credit change
Changes to universal credit will benefit over 1 million of the UK's poorest households by capping deductions that repay short-term loans and debts.
Surprise fall in UK inflation badly timed for benefit recipients
UK inflation drop results in minimal benefit increase for state support recipients, impacting low- to middle-income families.
Two-thirds of UK benefits claimants with debts have gone without food'
Two-thirds of benefits claimants with debts cannot afford food, highlighting the severe impact of financial instability and delays in universal credit payments.
I don't do a monthly shop any more': life with unpredictable working hours
Jessica Burns faces challenges managing her variable work hours and pay as a supermarket employee, impacting her budgeting, childcare, and stress levels.
Benefit sanctions more likely for minority ethnic claimants, UK data shows
Black and minority ethnic claimants face higher rates of universal credit sanctions, highlighting systemic issues within the benefits system.
Martin Lewis clears up confusion over child benefit cap
Martin Lewis clarifies the two-child benefit cap under the Conservative government, affecting universal credit and tax credit eligibility for third children born after April 6, 2017.
Universal Credit days out London 2024: How to get discounted tickets for London Zoo, Tower of London and more
ZSL London Zoo and Historic Royal Palaces offer discounted tickets to individuals receiving specific benefits for affordable family days out in London.
Most Britons say poor people deserve support. So what do Sunak's Tories do? Cut, cut, cut | Polly Toynbee
Millions face financial insecurity due to cuts in support payments like universal credit and housing benefits.
Crisis in poverty worsens as families struggle to make ends meet despite full-time work on minimum wage.
Tory minister mistakes Art Attack presenter for BBC journalist in bias debate
Tory minister confuses Art Attack presenter Neil Buchanan with BBC journalist during discussion on bias at the broadcaster.
Culture secretary Lucy Frazer accuses BBC of bias as Ofcom's reach over the broadcaster is set to be extended.
Minister accuses Art Attack presenter of bias' as he tries to lay in to BBC
Government minister accuses former Art Attack presenter of anti-Tory bias in mistaken attack on the BBC.
Minister mistakenly refers to Neil Buchanan instead of BBC social affairs correspondent Michael Buchanan in criticism of reporting on Universal Credit.
Minister warned about mental pressure of benefits system after applicant kills himself
The processes in the benefit system can worsen symptoms of mental illness.
The death of a man amid fears over his universal credit application prompts a coroner to issue a report to the Department for Work and Pensions.