Universal Credit Claimants to Receive Up to £1,200 Boost in Savings Scheme Extension Wednesday, November 26, 2025 universalcredit helptosave savings budget2024 labourparty rachelreeves governmentbonus financialsupport socialwelfare costofliving Millions of Universal Credit claimants stand to gain a savings boost worth up to £1,200, following an important announcement expected in Wednesday’s Budget. Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to make the … Read More
Universal Credit Sanctions More Punitive Than Court Fines, Report Reveals Thursday, November 13, 2025 universalcredit sanctions dwp publiclawproject claimants poverty employment appeals socialwelfare reform A new report by the Public Law Project has revealed that sanctions on Universal Credit claimants are more severe and damaging than criminal fines. Under current Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sanctions, claimants can … Read More
Universal Credit Health Element Cut for New Claimants from 2026 Sunday, November 2, 2025 universalcredit disabilitybenefits healthconditions benefitcuts personalindependencepayment governmentpolicy inflation socialwelfare disabilityrights financialsupport From April 2026, the health element of Universal Credit (UC) will be significantly reduced for new claimants who have health conditions. This decision is part of a wider, controversial set of measures planned by the … Read More