I'm considering a workplace car scheme - how will it affect my Universal Credit? Monday, May 25, 2026 universalcredit benefitsinkind workplacebenefits electriccar incomecalculation dwp takehomepay benefitclaimants workscheme finance A Universal Credit claimant recently expressed confusion about how participating in a workplace car scheme might affect their benefits. They had opted for an electric car benefit in kind, which reduced their take-home pay. … Read More
Universal Credit Recipients Face Tough Choice: Engage with New Jobs Scheme or Risk Benefit Cuts Monday, December 15, 2025 universalcredit youthemployment benefitsanctions labourparty jobtraining apprenticeships dwp workscheme youthguarantee employmentsupport The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new policy targeting young people on Universal Credit, offering them a stark choice: participate in a newly launched jobs and training scheme or face potential … Read More