Universal credit is a benefit people receive from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that can help with the cost of living for people who are on a low income, unemployed, or unable to work.

You may be eligible to apply for a Budgeting Advance if you need help with essential or unexpected costs - for example, for ...

Millions of people in the UK who receive Universal Credit may be eligible for an advance payment of up to £617.60, designed to help those facing financial hardship while waiting for their first ...

Owned and operated by fintech company Upgrade, Universal Credit is an online lending platform that provides personal loans from $1,000 to $50,000. While its minimum annual percentage rate (APR) is ...

The social security system has changed massively with the introduction of Universal Credit. Announced in 2010, made law in the Welfare Reform Act of 2012 and rolled out from 2013, it has caught many ...

Many of the schemes don't need to be paid back FAMILIES on Universal Credit could be missing out on thousands of pounds’ worth of extra cash – including free half-term day trips. With the expense of ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging people receiving Universal Credit to notify them of any changes to their living situation through their online account to prevent potential ...