Universal credit
Hundreds of thousands of universal credit claimants forced into destitution by DWP 'deductions'
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 from Public Law Project has found
Cuts to disability benefits in autumn budget would plunge disabled people into deep poverty
Cuts to disability benefits in autumn budget would plunge disabled people into deep poverty
Universal credit is failing with millions relying on food banks – we need urgent reform now
Universal credit is failing with millions relying on food banks – we need urgent reform now
DWP extending hardship fund is welcome – but we need concrete, rapid actions to end poverty crisis
DWP extending hardship fund is welcome – but we need concrete, rapid actions to end poverty crisis
Half of people claiming universal credit ran out of food in the last month
Half of people claiming universal credit ran out of food in the last month
Single mum with disabled children told to pay DWP back £17,000 in benefit overpayments
Single mum with disabled children told to pay DWP back £17,000 in benefit overpayments
DWP cuts off benefits for 280,000 people over universal credit change: 'This is extremely worrying'
DWP cuts off benefits for 280,000 people over universal credit change: 'This is extremely worrying'
Brazil wants to tax the world's wealthiest 3,000 people. Here's how that money could change the world
Brazil wants to tax the world's wealthiest 3,000 people. Here's how that money could change the world
Single mum reveals how two-child benefit cap 'punishes' families like hers: 'We're struggling'
Single mum reveals how two-child benefit cap 'punishes' families like hers: 'We're struggling'
DWP warned benefit claimants face 'poor customer service' and 'long waiting times'
DWP warned benefit claimants face 'poor customer service' and 'long waiting times'
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
Tory government had no plan to end homelessness in England, watchdog finds
Tory government had no plan to end homelessness in England, watchdog finds
From two-child benefit cap to rough sleeping: Everything that's missing from the King's Speech
From two-child benefit cap to rough sleeping: Everything that's missing from the King's Speech
Food banks can take hope from election result – if Labour takes action before another tough winter
Food banks can take hope from election result – if Labour takes action before another tough winter
DWP's 'automation' of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say
DWP's 'automation' of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say
July 2024 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions
July 2024 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions
June 2024 payment dates for DWP benefits – plus universal credit increase
June 2024 payment dates for DWP benefits – plus universal credit increase
DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
Why DWP urgently needs to make universal credit enough so people can afford the essentials
Why DWP urgently needs to make universal credit enough so people can afford the essentials
10 ways the Tories categorically failed to end rough sleeping
10 ways the Tories categorically failed to end rough sleeping
Next government must increase universal credit so people have enough money to survive
Next government must increase universal credit so people have enough money to survive
Universal credit claimants lose more than £1bn a year to 'automatic DWP deductions'
Universal credit claimants lose more than £1bn a year to 'automatic DWP deductions'
'We're at breaking point': Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
'We're at breaking point': Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
DWP sparks outcry with plan to hire 2,500 'agents' to investigate universal credit claimants
DWP sparks outcry with plan to hire 2,500 'agents' to investigate universal credit claimants
Universal credit changes risk pushing vulnerable benefit claimants 'into crisis', DWP warned
