The Department for Work and Pensions has responded to the sharp increase in Universal Credit claimants in recent years, ...

Nearly 800,000 more people have started claiming the benefit but the DWP explained these figures may not be what people think ...

Universal Credit offers assistance for working-age people on low incomes or facing financial difficulties. While it provides a standard rate for all successful claimants, some people may be able to ...

Sir Keir Starmer is trying to stave off a Labour rebellion over his welfare reform bill. (Getty Images) The government has outlined concessions to its controversial welfare reform bill in the hope of ...

With Christmas just days away, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rolling out its annual festive payments for people receiving personal independence payments (PIP) and several other ...

She says she is now poorer by an eye-watering £320.

If you think you qualify for extra payments, you need to inform the DWP as not all are automatically added - here are more ...

You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances, including travel ...