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Category : Search result: Universal Credit April 2026
17 Universal Credit Rules You Must Report to DWP
Millions on Universal Credit must report 17 key changes or face penalties, court action and payment reductions. Learn the crucial rules to protect your benefits.
Universal Credit childcare rules if you quit your job
A parent on Universal Credit asks if DWP will still pay childcare costs after quitting their job. Get the facts on benefits, sanctions, and your rights.
DWP expands bank account checks for benefits
The DWP is introducing new powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud, starting with Pension Credit, ESA, and Universal Credit. Experts warn of privacy concerns.
DWP bank checks risk 'wrongly flagging' claimants
Experts warn new DWP powers could see Universal Credit, ESA and Pension Credit recipients wrongly flagged for bank account checks. Learn how verification failures may impact you.
DWP confirms £25 Cold Weather Payment eligibility
The DWP is issuing £25 Cold Weather Payments to eligible households as Arctic air causes temperatures to plummet. Find out if you qualify and how the scheme works.
Cold Weather Payments Triggered as UK Temperatures Plummet
Vulnerable households could receive £25 Cold Weather Payments as temperatures are forecast to drop to -6°C. Check if you qualify for this vital heating support.
Universal Credit £725 Boost for Millions in 2026
Nearly 4 million UK households will see a £725 Universal Credit increase by 2029/30 under new DWP reforms. Learn about the payment changes and support guarantees.
Universal Credit Migration: Don't Ignore DWP Letter
The DWP is phasing out legacy benefits. If you receive a migration letter, you must act to continue receiving financial support. Call 0800 169 0328 for help.
Cold Weather Payments: Postcodes Triggered for £25
Thousands of UK households are set to receive £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments as temperatures plummet. Find out if your postcode is eligible and how the scheme works.
Get a £1,200 HMRC Payment Boost
HMRC urges millions on Universal Credit to apply for the Help to Save scheme, offering a 50% bonus. Martin Lewis champions the 'unbeatable' savings opportunity.
Reeves to scrap 'unfair' two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child Universal Credit limit, giving millions of families extra financial support. Discover how this change could affect you.
Universal Credit law change confirmed for April 2026
The DWP has announced a reduction to the Universal Credit health element for new claimants, effective 6 April 2026. Discover the full details and government response.
Universal Credit health element cut for new claimants
New Universal Credit claimants with health conditions will receive nearly 50% less support from April 2026. Discover how these controversial changes affect disability benefits.
Universal Credit £312 annual increase confirmed
Millions on Universal Credit will receive an extra £312 yearly from April 2026 after DWP law change. Single claimants get £6 weekly boost as reforms ensure payments rise above inflation.
Mum gets £3,900 benefits but still skint before Christmas
A DWP mum-of-four receiving £3,900 monthly Universal Credit reveals she's 'still skint' and struggling to afford Christmas essentials. Discover her financial reality.
DWP ends 35-hour weekly job search rule for claimants
The DWP is ending the mandatory 35-hour weekly job search for Universal Credit claimants. Discover how the new personalised approach will reform the welfare system.
DWP home visits for ESA claimants in Universal Credit move
Over 220,000 vulnerable people face home visits as DWP moves ESA claimants to Universal Credit. Minister urges responding to letters to maintain support.
Universal Credit sanctions harsher than court fines
A new report finds DWP sanctions leave claimants worse off than criminal fines, with 86% of appeals overturned. Calls grow for fundamental welfare reform.
10 DWP benefits set for April 2026 increase
Universal Credit, PIP and other key DWP benefits are set for a significant rise in April 2026 following the latest inflation figures. Find out how much more you could receive.
Universal Credit claimants get 6.2% rise
Millions on Universal Credit will see a 6.2% income boost next April, an increase larger than the state pension rise. Discover what this means for you.
DWP ESA benefit ends - claimants warned to act now
Employment and Support Allowance claimants must switch to Universal Credit by deadline or risk losing payments. Learn how to protect your benefits.
New £150 energy bill help for millions this winter
Millions of UK households will receive a £150 Warm Home Discount this winter under new eligibility rules. Find out if you qualify and when to expect payment.
Universal Credit 'No Work Requirements' Surge Revealed
DWP data shows a million more people on Universal Credit face no work demands. Explore the figures and what this means for the UK's welfare system.
1 Million More Universal Credit Claimants Not Required to Work
DWP data reveals a surge of over one million Universal Credit claimants moved into the 'no work requirements' category in a year. Discover what this means for the welfare system.
Universal Credit claimants surge to 8.3 million
UK Universal Credit claimants jump by over 1 million in a year to 8.3 million, with 49% having no work requirements. Experts question sustainability amid rising unemployment.
Warning as 622,000 Universal Credit payments stopped
Over 622,000 Universal Credit claimants had payments stopped by the DWP for missing interviews. Learn how to avoid sanctions and protect your benefits.
Reeves hints at scrapping two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests removing the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
Mum on £4,300 benefits begs for boob job money
A TikTok creator receiving £4,300 monthly in Universal Credit has run out of cash and is now crowdfunding for cosmetic surgery, sparking widespread public outrage.
Universal Credit boost for families confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap the two-child benefit cap in November Budget, giving larger families up to £586 more per month. Find out how this change affects you.
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