National
Universal Credit £20 uplift ends this week and people are already having to choose between food and heating
Food insecurity is where people’s quality and variety of diets are affected by a lack of money
Universal Credit
National
Government accused of trying to save face with new funding as Universal Credit cut hits
There will be a £500 million fund for vulnerable families
National
DWP: Universal Credit, PIP, and state pension claimants set for Christmas bonus
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free payment
National
Search how Universal Credit cut hits families in your area
The cut is expected to have the most severe impact in the North and Midlands
National
Seriously ill man forced to pay more than £300 in bedroom tax to store life-saving medication
Due to the amount of medical equipment he has, he uses his spare bedroom to store it in
National
Almost 3.5m children to be impacted when Universal Credit is cut
Overall, households without children accounted for around 56% of households claiming UC in May 2021
National
Single unemployed dad has to choose between eating and heating
The unemployed dad is trying to find work as a trained chef
InYourArea News
Universal Credit claims rise in Airdrie and Coatbridge
There was an increase in claims made in both the Airdrie & Shotts and Coatbridge, Bellshill & Chryston areas
National
Revealed: The areas most affected by the Covid-19 jobs crisis
Data shows 2.4 million people began claiming UC in Britain in April and May 2020 - up from just 365,000 people in the same months the year before.
National
Universal Credit £20 uplift ‘to be extended for six months’, claim reports
The move will reportedly be announced as part of next week's Budget.
InYourArea Community
Lancashire benefits action plan still awaiting a response a year later
Biggest increases in Universal Credit applications are in the least deprived areas.
InYourArea News
Skelmersdale councillor in plea against plans to reduce Universal Credit by £1,040 per year
“I would urge the Government to listen to these concerns and keep the £20 uplift which will be a vital lifeline to many"