Universal Credit recipients can get £1,200 bank account boost – how to get the bonus
UNIVERSAL CREDIT recipients may be able to get up to £1,200 as a boost to their savings through the Government’s Help to Save scheme. Daily Express :: Finance Feed More...
Universal Credit claimants recall struggle to find work before DWP scheme – ‘Lost hope’
CURRENT and former Universal Credit claimants are voicing their support for the Government’s Kickstart job scheme and calling for it to be extended. Daily Express :: Finance Feed More...
Universal Credit row erupts: Boris warns uplift will mean tax rises for millions of Brits
KEEPING the Universal Credit uplift would mean tax rises for millions to help pay for it, Boris Johnson has warned. Daily Express :: Finance Feed More...
Universal Credit warning: ‘Reforms’ urged as state support demand to rise in the autumn
UNIVERSAL Credit demand rose in 2020 as coronavirus wreaked havoc on the economy. Unfortunately, while the worst appears to be behind the UK economy, continuing employment issues may force more into state support More...
‘Culture shock’: Employers react to DWP’s job scheme for Universal Credit claimants
LAST YEAR, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the creation of a new £2billion Kickstart job scheme to provide more opportunities for young people as part of an emergency economic package to tackle unemployment. Daily More...
‘Families will suffer’ Kate Garraway skewers Therese Coffey on Universal Credit end date
THERESE COFFEY, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, was asked about the upcoming end to the Universal Credit uplift today, during an interview on Good Morning Britain. Daily Express :: Finance Feed More...
‘Cancel that cut to Universal Credit’ DWP faces pressure to extend £1,000 boost
UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants will face a reduction to their payments in October 2021, following the end of the temporary £20 per week uplift. Daily Express :: Finance Feed More...
Universal Credit rules not ‘fit for real life’ – DWP urged to stop ‘irreparable scarring’
UNIVERSAL credit became crucial for many people over the last year or so as the pandemic hit the economy and rendered thousands unemployed. However, Citizens Advice has urged the Government to upend the system More...
Universal Basic Income pilot could see everyone aged 18-64 in UK trial get £213 per week
UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME plans have been put forward, with a think tank suggesting the UK trial should involve 5,000 people. Daily Express :: Finance Feed More...
DWP issues warning to Universal Credit, PIP & other claimants with social media accounts
DWP BENEFIT claimants should be aware their social media could be monitored at any time, in efforts to ensure fairness within the system. Daily Express :: Finance Feed More...