Universal Credit7 Dec 2025Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says ministerPat McFadden says they would need a "good reason" to decline one of 55,000 new work placements.7 Dec 202530 Nov 2025Man £450 short on rent after housing allowanceRising rents mean Steve Mikellides' housing allowance falls far short of covering his costs.30 Nov 202530 Nov 2025'I don't eat to feed my kids but there is now hope'A widowed father of five says he has to rely on benefits after his partner died suddenly in March.30 Nov 202528 Nov 2025Care leavers facing 'financial cliff edge' at 18A charity is calling for universal credit parity for care leavers without family and adults over 25.28 Nov 202526 Nov 2025What is the two-child benefit cap and when will it be lifted?Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Two-child benefit cap means my children have to go withoutDanielle, who stopped working because one of her children is disabled, wants the policy scrapped.25 Nov 20257 Nov 2025The savings account offering a 50% bonus - with a catchMartin Lewis explains Help to Save, which is open to some people on universal credit. 7 Nov 202520 Oct 2025Benefit fraudster failed to declare inheritanceLyndsey Graham, who was overpaid almost £12,000 in Universal Credit, is handed a community order.20 Oct 20256 Oct 2025Stretched job centre staff struggling to get disabled people into workThe government wants work coaches to provide personalised support, but some have caseloads of up to 200 people.6 Oct 2025...
