DWP gets 500,000 Universal Credit claimants back to work as unemployment hits 50-year low
The Way-to-Work program was launched earlier this year to fill vacancies in the wake of the pandemic
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Huge Credit Suisse leak sees stock price plunge after serious allegations
A data leak from Credit Suisse, has revealed the bank details of over 30,000 clients and points to possible failures of due diligence in checks on many customers, reports suggest. Reports from The Guardian via the Press Associationpoints to the bank having accepted “corrupt autocrats, suspected war criminals and human traffickers, drug dealers and other … Read more
The new universal credit rules around looking for a job
New rules which will require universal credit claimants to broaden their job searches much more quickly have been introduced. According to new rules drawn up by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), thousands of claimants will have less time to find a role in their preferred sector before having to widen the scope of … Read more
DWP issues four-week warning to unemployed ahead of major Universal Credit change
Jobseekers have been warned they have four weeks to find work before a major change in benefit rules comes into effect. From today, those who are capable of work will be expected to search more widely for suitable available jobs from the fourth week of their Universal Credit claim, rather than up to three months … Read more
Universal Credit: How do payment dates work and how regularly will I receive my benefit money?
Millions of people across the country have or use Universal Credit to make ends meet. It is a payment to those who are working, unemployed or unable to work and can be paid out periodically to anyone or a couple. Those who use Universal Credit benefit receive a standard allowance plus extras if they have … Read more
Family of five on Universal Credit face eviction over unpaid rent
A family from Rotherham face being made homeless after being ordered to leave their home on Monday. Parents Amy Winter and Joshua Thain, as well as their three children who live with them, are set to be evicted from the house on Brunswick Street, Thurnscoe over unpaid rent. A judge ordered that the family must … Read more
Universal Credit: How much can I earn from a job before my benefit money is stopped?
Universal Credit is a benefit given to millions of people, some of whom work, some of whom are unemployed and some of whom cannot work. You get a standard allowance plus extras depending on if you have a disability, health condition or look after a child. For those who work, you may see a reduction … Read more
Universal Credit: What is the standard allowance and how does it affect what benefit money I get?
It might be some time before a Universal Credit claimant gets their money after first submitting their request for cash. The process can take five weeks for your initial payment to be released – and in that time officials will examine your case and decide how much to award you in what’s called an ‘assessment … Read more
Universal Credit: What are real time earnings and how does it affect your benefit money?
If you receive the Universal Credit benefit, you may be wondering what might happen when you start or are about to start work. It could be your first job since you applied, and you may worry that your benefit amount will decrease if you start and perform the job. It’s worth keeping track of your … Read more
Universal Credit: What is a statement of reasons and how does it affect my benefit money?
You may decide to apply for Universal Credit after you have worked but have low income, are unemployed, or because you are unable to work. The amount you receive is determined by an official on behalf of the Department of Works and Pensions and takes into account a medical condition, disability, children you care for … Read more
