A Universal Credit sanction can significantly affect an individual's financial situation. With the cost of living squeeze affecting many, cuts to Universal Credit payments can heap immense stress on ...

People claiming Universal Credit could be at risk of losing part of their claim if they miss one phone call without a good reason. When you sign up for Universal Credit, you need to accept a 'claimant ...

Universal Credit claimants are under greater threat of sanctions now that jobcentres have fully reopened, a union claims. Face-to-face appointments will be starting again from May 2021 and union ...

Universal Credit recipients make an agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions in order to receive their benefit payments, this is known as a claimant commitment. It will outline everything ...

The DWP has warned Universal Credit claimants about a 4.35 rule that could see some people fined for breaching guidelines - ...