The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

The benefits uprating will see Universal Credit payments rise by £33.83 for some people - check out the full list of new rates below

Almost 551,000 Universal Credit claimants missed out on the first cost of living payment of £326 last summer because of a 'nil award'

Currently, those on Universal Credit looking for work usually meet work coaches once a week for the first three months, then every two weeks after this point however the DWP may introduce new rules which will change this

Pawn shops have seen demand rise in the last year

The changes mean claimants could face losing money.

HMRC has also confirmed the new rates and thresholds for Child Benefit and Tax Credits.

Three North East sites are among the first 20 temporarily set up during pandemic to close their doors for good

Unpaid carers cannot directly qualify for the £900 cost of living payment unless they are also claiming a means-tested benefit.

As of December 2022, 74,005 people in Leeds were registered for Universal Credit