Fury as number of Brits claiming Universal Credit soars by a MILLION in huge blow to Starmer

A MILLION more people claimed jobless benefits without the requirement to look for work last year, official figures show. The ...

Government says there will be 'rebalancing' in April as 1m more claim UC

8.4million people now claim Universal Credit after the biggest increase since 2020 ...

New £250 Cost of Living payments for households not on DWP benefits OR Universal Credit

You can make an application for a one-off Household Support Fund payment of £250.

Labour's 'no work requirements' benefit bombshell sees 1.5M added under Starmer's watch

A surge in mental health claims has led to a dramatic rise in Britain's benefit claimants, sparking a heated debate over ...

Universal Credit numbers rise by more than a million as DWP ends 'legacy benefits'

The number of people in Britain awarded universal credit jumped by more than a million in 2025. This was largely due to ...

Full list of Universal Credit and other DWP benefit changes coming in 2026

Here is more information about the upcoming changes to Universal Credit, who will be affected and what the new announcements will mean for claimants ...
Henley Standard

Take up of free school meals on the rise as eligibility criteria widens

THE number of pupils on free school meals in the Henley area has more than doubled since 2018. Data obtained by the Henley ...

Major Universal Credit payment reduction just months away

Claimants may lose out on cash if they wait to make a claim for Universal Credit ...

February 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions

February 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions – plus changes to universal credit - All the essential cost of living ...