UNIVERSAL CREDIT is the controversial benefits system replacing a number of legacy benefits. Following the first stages of the UK roll-out, it is possible for new benefits claimants and those who have had a change in circumstances to access their Universal Credit account online – here is how. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
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Universal Credit: Are you missing out on more than £13,000 of free childcare?
UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants could receive more than £13,000 of free childcare per year. Working parents can claim support for some of their childcare costs so long as they qualify. These payments can come through regardless of how many hours the parent works. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: BBC documentary shows how bad things can get with advanced payments
UNIVERSAL CREDIT was placed back under the spotlight as the final episode of the BBC2 special: “Universal Credit: Inside the Welfare State” aired. Among the various topics on the episode, the problems associated with advance payments was put front and centre. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: What is the work allowance? How it affects your earnings and payment
UNIVERSAL CREDIT payments will depend on a person who is employed’s earnings. What is the work allowance and how does it affect monthly income? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit payments could be stopped if you don’t do this one thing straight away
UNIVERSAL CREDIT is a payment which a person may be able to claim in order to help with their living costs. Under this new benefits system, a payment may be stopped or reduced if a person fails to report a change of circumstances – what are they? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: What is a ‘claimant commitment’ and how can it affect payments?
UNIVERSAL CREDIT is a very tailored system for those who use it. Generally, what is offered is dependant on the claimants specific circumstances. These circumstances and other details are covered in what is known as a claimant commitment. This document is essentially a contract that an applicant must adhere to, if not payments could be reduced or cancelled. Daily Express ...
Read More »Universal Credit: How does Universal Credit work? How much is Universal Credit?
UNIVERSAL CREDIT could provide you with financial support, depending on your personal circumstances. So how does Universal Credit work? How much is Universal Credit? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: Woman, 64, found herself struggling to pay for electricity to keep warm
UNIVERSAL CREDIT payments have been frozen since April 2016, where a cap was introduced by the then chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne. However, MPs have now voted to end the freeze, meaning a range of benefits and tax credits will rise from April 2020. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: Man sleeps in a park amid struggle to live on £262 a month
UNIVERSAL CREDIT was put under the spotlight tonight during the BBC Two programme Universal Credit: Inside the Welfare State. During the first episode of the three-part series, a man, who was left sleeping in a park, discussed his struggle to live on a payment of £262 per month. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit processes under fire in new BBC documentary ‘Can’t tackle those issues’
UNIVERSAL CREDIT is being put under the spotlight tonight, as the first of a three-part BBC2 special on Universal Credit starts this evening. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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