People on Universal Credit could have money taken off their payments through ‘deductions’ for a few key debts you might have.

July 2026 payment dates for universal credit, benefits and pensions plus cost of living support - All the essential cost of ...

The DWP said in April that income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and certain Housing Benefit claims for ...

UC is a payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people on a low income, out of work, or unable to work.

The DWP has made changes to the Universal Credit health element, also known as Limited Capability for Work and Work-related ...

Universal Credit claimants risk having their payments stopped, facing DWP sanctions, or even being investigated for benefit ...

Advocates have urged for the DWP policy to be changed ...

For the April 2026 increase, the standard allowance rates went up in line with the CPI figure for inflation plus an extra 2.3 ...

3.3 million people had their payments reduced in February ...

The DWP has issued a statement on the Universal Credit migration process moving people from legacy benefits to the new system ...

Millions of households have had their payments reduced ...

Millions of people claiming Universal Credit could be missing out on valuable help with their council tax bills because the system is separate, confusing and varies depending on where you live, ...