The latest figure of eight million for July 2025 is the highest level it has been since the benefit was introduced in 2013, ...

The Labour Government has previously said it ‘inherited a broken welfare system and spiralling, unsustainable benefits bill’ ...

You could get an advance especially if there is an emergency situation and you cannot pay bills or afford food ...

Universal Credit is provided to people who are on a low income, out of work or cannot work - here are the eligibility rules ...

Sherene Cyrus is a stay-at-home mum of two girls but says she was unable to pay her rent after her Universal Credit was ...

Experts slammed politicians for “allowing our economy to reach this situation” and the figures show millions of households ...

BRITAIN’s benefits bill is being fuelled by a record 8 million people now on Universal Credit — with nearly half not expected to work, official figures show. New data reveals the July 2025 ...

HOUSEHOLDS should be aware of these Universal Credit myths that could see you missing out on cash. Over 7.9 million people ...

Keith Williams says living on a monthly universal credit (UC) benefit payment of £368 is "a constant battle" and the money ...

The Department for Work and Pensions maintains strict rules on who can receive Universal Credit, with changes to ...

Universal credit claimants hit record high of eight million people - The benefit is available for people in work who are on ...

Much of that rise has been driven by the transition from legacy benefits, such as jobseeker’s allowance, income support and ...