Research suggests around two-thirds of families on Universal Credit have been forced into debt during the coronavirus lockdown.

'Two-thirds of families on Universal Credit forced into debt in lockdown'

More than £200 million pounds will be paid out this week to people who've lost their jobs because of the coronavirus lockdown.

Universal Credit gives biggest ever pay day after receiving 1.8 million claims

Everything you need to know on the benefits available if you're not working during the coronavirus outbreak and how to apply.

The adverts did not accurately reflect evidence and left out important information, the advertising watchdog ruled.

Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is to outline welfare reforms at an event on Saturday.

Universal Credit payments will go to the primary carer - usually the woman - to help victims of domestic abuse have control over money.

Labour MP Sharon Hodgson asked about the impact of the roll-out during Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) questions.

Four working single mothers have won a High Court challenge over the Government's controversial Universal Credit welfare scheme.

The change comes after Ms Rudd took over from Esther McVey at the Department for Work and Pensions in November.

A cross-party committee says support for claimants is ‘woefully inadequate’.

Esther McVey has dismissed claims the DWP are ignoring the hardship Universal Credit is causing.


The Public Accounts Committee found the benefit is causing difficulties for the people it is meant to help.

"I'm failing as a mum because I can't afford my rent", one mum told ITV News.

The new benefit was announced by then work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith at the Conservative Party conference in 2010.

Critics describe the flagship benefits scheme as a ‘shambles’.