Universal Credit

Every child in a household receiving Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals.

MP discusses 'important changes for families ahead of the new school year'

Emilie de Bruijn at work in Hartlepool Baby Bank.

Baby bank demand is 'through the roof' as two-child limit is lifted

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. She has hinted that the two-child benefit cap could be scrapped in the 2025 Budget (Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Chancellor Reeves hints at extra support for families

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DWP brings forward benefits and pensions for August bank holiday

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5 one-off benefit payments due in 2025 that could net you over £1,500

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Free benefits checker helps1000s find support – it’s open to everyone

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Urgent DWP warning for over-60s as four key benefits set to be axed

68 per cent of parents agree with the charter

Ad Feature Breakfast charter launched as 8 in 10 parents fear poor school meals

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Households urged to claim £1,000 in support before local deadlines hit

The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school meals

How to know if your family is eligible, as free school meals expanded

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Change to Help to Save scheme opens free cash eligibility to millions

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver her spring statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement: will it put more cash in your pocket?

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

8 takeaways from Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement - including welfare

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Labour's benefits shake-up - my takeaways as a finance specialist

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Universal Credit: health element changes and above-inflation rise news
The Government is making significant changes to Universal Credit 💬
Alex Nelson

Liz Kendall, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, leaves after attending the weekly Cabinet meeting of ministers at 10 Downing Street on March 18, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Government announces major changes to PIP and Universal Credit

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Housing Benefit to rise in April – here's how much more you could get

Rents for council properties at Hartlepool Borough Council are to rise by 2.7% from April 2025.

2.7% council home rise is approved

Hartlepool Borough Council is proposing a 2.7% rise for its council house tenants.

Council housing tenants facing 2.7% rent rise

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9 ways you can get council tax support - as millions face huge rises

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Millions receiving Universal Credit can expect increases of £10 soon

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Households across the UK to receive up to £500 in cash support

New Year 2024: all the early DWP and HMRC benefit payment dates

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

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'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise
A 70-year-old is warning of a difficult winter as rising costs leave many struggling 💔
Alex Nelson

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

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Thousands of households to receive £500 summer holidays payment

The money will people most in need

Families to get £200 via Household Support Fund - but funds are low

Martin Ingram Flowers (60) who broke his leg at work and was told by the DWP to quit his £40k a year job in order to claim benefits.

Watch: DWP told me to quit my job to claim benefits when I broke leg

DWP holiday warning to anyone claiming PIP or Universal Credit

What you need to know about the new Universal Credit rules

Benefit fraud gang shower floor with £20 notes

Watch: Benefit fraud gang shower floor with £20 notes

The leap year may impact when people will receive Universal Credit payments

How the 2024 leap year could affect Universal Credit payments

Dozens of celebrities join petition with anti-poverty charities

Find out if you are eligble for Cold Weather Payments.

Who is eligible for Cold Weather Payments?

Universal Credit and other benefit payments will be paid earlier than expected during the Christmas period.

When will Universal Credit be paid during Christmas period

Changes are proposed to Hartlepool's Council Tax Reduction scheme for working age adults.

Council tax support changes proposed

People walk near the Jobcentre in Westminster.

DWP warning over Universal Credit changes coming in October

There are seven big money changes that could affect your wallet coming in September 2023 including Universal Credit and student loans shake-ups.

Cost of living: 7 money changes to be aware of in September 2023

Which? has revealed the cheapest place to get school uniform this year

Cheapest shop to buy school uniform revealed by Which?

Benefit claimants may find their payments arrive earlier than normal this month.

Universal Credit & benefit claimants hit by another payment change

Here are eight important money changes coming in August 2023.

8 money changes coming in August 2023 including Ofgem price cap

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are to be affected by new rules that have been introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this week.

Universal Credit rule change launches this week - are you affected?

Michelle Hanney pictured riding a horse. (DWP/SWNS)

‘Disabled’ woman on benefits caught after horse riding photo found

If you claim benefits, including Universal Credit, you may find you get paid early next month due to the August bank holiday.

Full list of benefits that could be paid early next month

Universal Credit claimants will no doubt want to be aware of the rules for going abroad if they’re going on holiday this summer.

DWP explains rules around Universal Credit and going on holiday

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week.

Benefit claimants will be hit by another payment shake-up this week

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week. If you’re claiming benefits, you may find your payments arrive earlier than normal.

Universal Credit and benefit claimants have payment change coming up

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week. If you’re claiming benefits, you may find your payments arrive earlier than normal.

Universal Credit and benefit claimants hit by another payment change

A Universal Credit sign in the window of the Job Centre in Westminster.

Thousands could miss out on £301 cost of living payment - here’s why

Can benefits or universal credit debt be waived by DWP? Tribunal forces government to release appeal criteria

How to appeal DWP benefits debt repayments - criteria considered

Benefits payments earlier in April due to the May bank holiday (Photo: Adobe)

Thousands will receive benefits early this week- what you need to know

Taz Aldeek was rejected from nearly 100 jobs and had to spend 18 months on benefits before he finally secured his dream job as a barrister.

Man who spent months on benefits lands dream job as a barrister

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