The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Eight million Brits on Universal Credit and other benefits start getting a £326 DWP payment this Thursday - but updated guidance suggests some complex cases won't be processed before July 31

Millions of people receiving seven types of benefits will see payments land in bank accounts from July 14.

Former Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten has revealed she was left to claim benefits after the Coronavirus pandemic left her without work and struggling to pay the bills

It's part of a new strategy which will see it bring in a brand new 2,000-strong team to crackdown on benefit fraud

The 'Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System' will aim to stop around £2 billion of losses

In Newcastle upon Tyne, donations to the East End Women foodbank began to dry up in March. Last month they posted an appeal on Facebook with pictures of near-empty shelves

Around three million Brits are already receiving this additional cash, available to any claimant who needs help due to a mental health condition such as anxiety, stress or depression, disability or illness

One BT customer has shared how people who claim certain benefits such as Universal Credit and Pension Credit can get their internet bills with the provider "massively reduced"

Those entitled to the payment are set to receive the first half from July 14 onwards, but some may need to wait longer

The DWP has a new plan it expects to stop around £2 billion of losses due to fraud and error over the next five years

The first hald of the bonus cost of living payments will soon be rolled out