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Universal Credit is a single monthly payment for people in or out of work, which merges together some of the benefits and tax credits currently available. Universal Credit will replace: Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance. Income-related Employment and Support Allowance. Income Support. Implementation has been slow due to the complexities involved.
CIH Scotland: UC could potentially improve benefit take-up
The Scottish Government recently revealed measures to address barriers which prevent people from applying for benefits.
New DWP Secretary of State won’t confirm an end to the benefit freeze
Thérèse Coffey says only that the DWP is in talks with the Treasury over benefit rates.
Poverty report urges DWP to share Universal Credit data with councils
London Councils outlines a new model of local welfare the capital’s councils could lead on.
DWP says it is too costly to confirm costs related to claimant suicides
Commons question gets dismissive ministerial response citing “disproportionate cost”.
Labour pledge to overhaul ‘cruel’ Universal Credit system
Corbyn announced plans to replace it with a fresh approach to social security that treats claimants with “dignity and respect”.
More than half of homeless youngsters going to sleep hungry
Centrepoint is calling for “vital” volunteers to help their supermarket initiative expand.
Labour considers scrapping Universal Credit
Radical proposal for the failed ‘reform’ could be raised as soon as the party conference next week.
Report reveals a ‘noticeable decrease’ in UC rent arrears
The analysis found that direct payment of benefit to landlords contributed most to the reductions.
Scottish government slams Tories over massive welfare cuts
“The Scottish Government will not stand by and let people already struggling face a reliance on food banks and the stress of debt and rent...
Prorogation times out answers over future for welfare assistance
MHCLG minister says written Commons question asked in July could not be answered ahead of the House being suspended.
Welfare mitigation in Northern Ireland needs ‘another four years’
Commons report raises fears of a “cliff edge” fall in claimant income should mitigation end in March 2020.
DWP ducks behind cost when quizzed over claimant deaths
Minister with form for citing cost denies answers again.
Five-week UC wait causes ‘stress and ill health’
Briefing calls on today’s spending review to reduce the amount of time people wait to receive the first payment.
Surge in schools setting up food banks to help feed families
“There is an increasing demand on schools to take responsibility for more areas of children’s lives than simply their education.”
West Midlands Mayor calls for housing allowance ‘supercharge’
Andy Street said there was “no doubt” the government’s decision to freeze Local Housing Allowance led to a rise in homelessness.