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More than 135,000 new claims were made to Universal Credit on 30 and 31 March 2020. People who claimed on these two days will receive payments today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made an oral statement to Parliament about the DWP's response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Universal Credit claimants can now access British Sign Language interpreters as part of a free video relay service.
People applying for Universal Credit will now be able to use their existing Government Gateway account to confirm their identity, helping to speed up their claim.
A range of extra support and measures will be in place to help workers, benefit claimants and businesses affected by coronavirus.
Prisoners in Scotland’s largest prison are to receive enhanced employment support in a bid to reduce re-offending rates in Scotland.
Funding will be available to partner organisations, including charities, from April 2020 to help vulnerable people claim Universal Credit.
A new report published today by the Social Security Advisory Committee highlights steps needed to improve the welfare of separated parents and their children.
A groundbreaking training partnership to help jobcentre staff better support Universal Credit claimants who are blind or have visual impairments launches today.
An extra month to claim back childcare costs could mean parents avoid missing out on up to £1,100 per month.
A new report published today by the Social Security Advisory Committee highlights steps needed to improve the effectiveness of the claimant commitment under Universal Credit.
New statistics reveal more than 132,000 Help to Save account holders are eligible for bonuses totalling £14 million.
Prisoners close to release at 2 prisons in Scotland are set to receive enhanced employment support in a bid to reduce re-offending rates in Scotland.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
DWP invests £39 million into new 'Help to Claim' service provided by Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland for Universal Credit claimants.
When the new tax year starts in April, changes in the tax system will put more money in your pocket and help you keep more of your wages. Here’s information about how you might benefit.
After setting out a fresh approach to Universal Credit, Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd will hear how the changes will help local people in Hastings.
The Work and Pensions Secretary has announced that benefit claimants in Harrogate will be the first to move from old style benefits to Universal Credit.
A new charity in Taunton is helping vulnerable people build their skills and confidence to help them back into work.
Latest statistics show 140,000 Housing Benefit households and 9,900 Universal Credit households are no longer subject to the benefit cap
Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd will visit Harlow Jobcentre Plus in Essex today to see how Universal Credit is working for people across the UK.
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