SDP Claimants Being Moved Over to Universal Credit
People on Severe Disability Payment are now being moved across to Universal Credit should their circumstances change. Full story here.
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DWP To Conduct Benefit Assessments by Video
Read this story which reports that DWP will start using video calls to carry out benefits assessments.
What Are The Rules Concerning Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Mixed Age Couples?
Read this article regarding the rules surrounding Universal Credit and Pension Credit where couples have a significant age gap.
On Universal Credit? You Could Get Help With Water and Internet Costs
If you’re receiving Universal Credit and are having problems with paying bills, you could get help. See the full story here.
Universal Credit Recipients May Be Eligible For Alternative Payment Arrangements
Read this story explaining that Universal Credit claimants could make arrangements to be paid differently to once a month.
Receiving Severe Disability Premium? The Rules Are Changing
For those people receiving Severe Disability Premium (SDP), the rules are changing. See the full story here.
Cuts To Universal Credit and Council Tax Hikes Hit Hard
Many people are suffering from cuts in Universal Credit and increases in Council Tax. If you are suffering hardship, see this article which gives advice.
What Are The Rules About Back-Payment of Universal Credit?
Read this article describing the rules for Universal Credit back-payments.
Benefits Cheat Given Over 1,400 Years to Repay
A benefits cheat who stole over one-half million pounds given 1,344 years to repay from Universal Credit payments. Full story here.
Rishi Sunak To Review The Universal Credit Temporary Uplift
DWP confirm that Rishi Sunak will review the cancellation of the temporary Universal Credit uplift scheduled to end in April 2021 in this article.