In line with the triple lock, the State Pension will rise by 4.1 per cent – up £472 a year – matching wage growth in 2024.

Benefit payments will increase in April, with Universal Credit claimants receiving more money - here is a summary of the ...

The official advice states: "A budgeting advance is a loan, and you’ll need to repay it through your regular Universal Credit payments – your payments will be lower until you pay it back.

Transitional protection payments are provided by the DWP to help with your move to Universal Credit - here's how it all works ...

The DWP says it has doubled its home visits to help people transition from old-style benefits to Universal Credit ...

Here is a list of the new rates and what you will receive from April including Child Benefit, Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance ...

As the Labour Government reforms pick up pace, their eyes are set on getting people into work, instead of being economically ...

If you do not have these, you can call the universal credit helpline or go to a job centre. You can also get support from the Citizens Advice help to claim service. This service is fully confidential.

"You’ll be told how much will be deducted by letter or in your Universal Credit journal," the DWP's advice explains. "...If you want to pay more than the fixed rate towards your debts ...