The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a clarification on the workings of Universal Credit payments amid concerns over delays faced by claimants. Jamie Stone MP brought attention to the ...
Record claimant numbers: Universal Credit reached 8.3 million claimants in February 2026, the highest since its 2013 launch. Fewer in employment: Employment among claimants dropped to 37.8%, with half ...