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Supported housing residents to keep more earnings under Housing Benefit changes
The Government said the changes will align Housing Benefit work allowance rules with those used in Universal Credit.
Universal Credit
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220,000 vulnerable ESA claimants receive tailored support to move to Universal Credit
According to research published earlier this week, more than 95% of ESA claimants invited to transfer have now moved to Universal Credit.
Lead Story
Getting 5% of people on universal credit back to work could save Government £20bn, data reveals
Researchers from the University of Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow found that getting 5% of unemployed under-25s back to work would save £903m.
Health & Wellbeing
Resolution Foundation warns Government welfare reforms will drive up poverty despite employment gains
Reforms to disability and health benefits could lead to 250,000 more people in poverty, says Resolution Foundation.
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Universal Credit change gives £420 boost to over a million households – DWP
Liz Kendall said: “We’re delivering meaningful change to ensure everyone has a fair chance, the support they need, and real hope for the future.”
Education & Training
Work coach shortage leads DWP to reduce support for Universal Credit claimants
To help manage the shortfall, the DWP has prioritised supporting claimants in the Intensive Work Search category, according to the NAO.
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Spring Statement 2025: Universal Credit boost to reshape financial planning
Rachel Reeves said: "If you can work, you should, and if you can't you should be supported."
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Nearly two million people on Universal Credit lack job search support – DWP
Research found that the number of people in the LCWRA category rose to 1.8 million, almost quadrupling since the pandemic began.
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Automatic rent deductions from benefits under review after legal challenge – DWP
Liz Kendall said: “I am determined to right the wrongs that have persisted in the benefits system for too long."
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DWP to pay £5,000 compensation to tens of thousands of Universal Credit claimants
The DWP acknowledged it did not adequately protect their incomes during this transition.
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Usdaw raises Universal Credit issues for four-weekly paid workers with government minister
Usdaw has met with government officials to highlight how Universal Credit disadvantages workers paid on a four-weekly, fortnightly, or weekly basis.
Compensation & Benefits
Public believes unemployment benefit should be half of minimum wage – double what it currently is
Public perceptions hugely overestimate how the current basic rate of universal credit compares to minimum pay.