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

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

The number of people claiming universal credit (UC) has hit a record high of eight million. Claimants jumped by more than a ...

There were 6.9 million people on Universal Credit in July 2024 compared to the 8 million claiming the benefit last month.

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

H is Majesty's Revenue & Customs ( HMRC) is offering up to £1,200 to thousands of households on Universal Credit as part of its Help to Save scheme.