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

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

The benefit is available for people in work who are on low incomes, as well as those who are out of work or cannot work.

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

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

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

New government statistics have shown that just 1.5% of Universal Credit claimants in Great Britain were refugees.

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 ...

If you’re about to receive your Universal Credit payment or are already receiving it and your circumstances have changed, you may be eligible for an advance to help cover costs - including emergency ...

The increase in the number of people claiming Universal Credit (UC) with “no work requirements” is up from 2.67 million in ...

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