Self-Employed Could Be Hit By Universal Credit Change
See this article outlining how changes to Universal Credit could adversely affect the self-employed.
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DWP Warn That They Will Crack Down on Universal Credit Loophole
Read this story about a loophole in the Universal Credit system which enable benefit cheats to get £1,500.
Can You Get Cold Weather Payments If Claiming Universal Credit?
Read this story about claiming cold weather payments when receiving Universal Credit.
Boris Fails To Rule Out Cut to Universal Credit by over £1,000
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has refused to rule out reversing the £20 uplift awarded due to Coronavirus hardship in this article.
Does the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Monitor Your Bank Account?
Read this article describing under what circumstances the DWP will look at your bank account when you’re in receipt of benefits.
How To Clain For PIP On Mental Health Grounds
Read this article explaining how Personal Independence Payments (PIP) can be used to help with mental health conditions.
Universal Credit Increasing For Some in October
See this article about increases in Universal Credit for some recipients in October.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Rules Are Changing
Universal Credit is not the only benefit to have rule changes as a result of Coronavirus, it’s also affecting ESA. Read the full story here.
Flawed Algorithm for Computing Universal Credit Payments Causing Poverty
Read this story about how flaws in how the rate of payment of Universal Credit is causing hardship and poverty.
With Regards To Universal Credit, What Exactly Is Low Income?
Read this article describing what is regarded as ‘low income’ when Universal Credit is being considered.