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How do I apply for universal credit and how much is it? Key advice for benefits claimants

The unemployment rate in the UK has gone up again, according to recently released figures. Unemployment rose by 4.4% in the three months to November, up from 4.3% in the three months to October. Added ...

The Universal Credit deadline you probably haven’t heard of that could cost you £2,400 a year

IF YOU are planning to claim Universal Credit for a health condition, you don’t have much time left to act or risk losing ...

Eight freebies and discounts you can claim on Universal Credit in January worth over £3,400

JANUARY can be a stressful time for households across the country – but there’s plenty of help available if you’re struggling ...

£4,278 of freebies and discounts for people on Universal Credit in January

But the benefit doesn’t stop there, and many may not realise that Universal Credit can be a gateway to as much as £4,278 of ...

Major Universal Credit payment reduction to hit new claimants in April

From April 6, 2026, however, the government plans to significantly reduce the LCWRA monthly rate for new claimants to £217.26 ...

February 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions – plus changes to universal credit

In April 2026, all universal credit claimants will receive an above-inflation income boost of around 6.2 per cent to the ...