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Universal credit claims are up by a million in a year – and there’s one main reason

Economists have suggested the cost-of-living crisis is beginning to ease, yet the number of people on benefits continues to rise. Headline inflation is stabilising and wages are starting to rise in ...
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Universal Credit claims surge as Labour accused of having 'no grip' on DWP spending

Universal Credit claims have surged over the past year with more than three million individuals applying for health-related ...

DWP to end two benefit schemes in April 2026: Here's how to transfer to Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions will abolish Income Support and Jobseeker’s Allowance by April 2026, urging claimants to ...

DWP set to end one benefit and move ALL claimants onto Universal Credit

You’ll have to move to Universal Credit when you get a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) telling you to claim by a certain date - this is a 'migration notice'. If you get a ...