Universal Credit

'The new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson is wrong to believe that charities supporting asylum seekers in Calais are involved in a multimillion-pound industry'. PIC: UK Parliament/PA Wire

Lee Anderson: ‘myth’ those on Universal credit are in poverty

A child carries a tray with food during lunch-break at St Mary’s RC Primary School, in Battersea, south London.

Number of children in food poverty nearly doubles to four million

The government could tell GPs to issue less sick notes in order to boost the economy.

Government could tell GPs to sign fewer sick notes to boost economy

The first £301 instalment of the money, which is intended to help vulnerable people pay their energy and grocery bills as inflation hits a 40-year high, is due to hit bank accounts this spring.

1.7 million people set to miss out on £301 cost of living payment

The rules for Universal Credit are due to change in February.

Six major money changes coming in February

People who claim Universal Credit should be aware of what changes in circumstances they need to report to the DWP

The 21 changes benefit claimants must report to DWP to avoid court

The cash boost forms the second instalment of the £650 cost of living payment as part of a package of measures announced by the Government earlier this year to help tackle the cost of living crisis.

Second cost of living payment set to hit millions of bank accounts

Boards advertising houses for rent in Manchester. Photo: Getty Images

Just 1.5% of rental properties affordable for people on benefits

A man walks past a sign with the email address of ‘universal credit’ outside a Job Centre.

Universal Credit rule change that impacts thousands explained

HMRC confirms exact month £326 cost of living payment will be paid to households

DWP issues scam warning to everyone due £326 cost of living payment

6 money changes to be aware of in May - and how they will affect you

Sky launches cut-price broadband deal for people on benefits which could save yo...

Time to find a job cut from three months to four weeks under Universal Credit ch...

Food bank action call

How to help foodbanks in Manchester as demand soars ahead of Christmas

Around 500,000 workers who claim Universal Credit are estimated to be in line to benefit before Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what you need to know about today's Universal Credit changes

A man walks past a sign with the email address of 'universal credit' outside the offices of 'jobcentreplus'

Universal Credit: number of claimants rise in every GM borough

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Budget 2021 reaction: ‘Why is it cheaper to fly than catch a train?

National Living Wage to increase for millions: how much it will rise by and when