People who receive certain benefits and tax credits from income support are starting to be moved to Universal Credit (UC). UC ...

Millions of people in the UK who receive Universal Credit may be eligible for an advance payment of up to £617.60, designed ...

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 ...

Universal credit is a type of benefit that helps you with your living costs. (Getty) ...

This can be: A member of the universal credit team might ring you to ask some questions about your application. They might arrange an appointment in a job centre or over the phone. Bear in mind ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued new guidance on Universal Credit sanctions which apply in Scotland, ...

Universal Credit may request documentation to verify a borrower’s income during the application process. However, the lender does not disclose its minimum income requirements or maximum DTI ratio.