Information on Universal Credit
“Right to Try” now in law – key changes for disabled benefit claimants New legislation laid in April 2026 removes significant barriers for disabled people and those with health conditions who want to try work or volunteering without fear of immediate benefit loss. The changes are brought in by The Social Security (Restrictions on Amounts […]
Trying Work Just Got Safer: What Advisers Need to Know Read More »
The UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised concerns about new powers the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) now has. These powers relate to checking people’s bank accounts to help tackle benefit fraud and errors. Here’s what clients need to know. 1. What Powers Does DWP Now Have? Since December, the DWP can:
What’s Going On With DWP’s New Bank‑Account Check Powers? Read More »
Universal Credit: Advisers Warned About the “£4.35 Rule” and Savings Deductions Advisers are being urged to ensure Universal Credit claimants understand how savings and other factors can impact their benefit payments, particularly in light of the so-called “£4.35 rule.” What is the “£4.35 Rule”? · The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) applies a “tariff income”
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Freedom of Information (FoI) request received on 9 September. Figures for the 2024/25 tax year Q1 · Number of new UC Overpayments entered on Debt Manager · Value of new UC Overpayments entered on Debt Manager Q2 · Number of UC Overpayments waived · Value of UC Overpayments waived DWP Response In response to Q1: · Number of new UC Overpayments entered on Debt Manager – 1,174,119 · Value of new UC Overpayments entered on Debt Manager – 1,346,735,271.03 In response to Q2: · Number of UC Overpayments waived –
DWP waived recovery of approximately 0.0081% universal credit overpayments in 2024/2025 Read More »
