13 May 2024 - Universal Credit claimants must now seek 18 hours work in the UK
Universal Credit claimants must seek 18 hours work
Lucy Hooker (BBC News, 13/05/2024)
People claiming universal credit and working less than 18 hours a week, will be expected to look for more work, after a change to the welfare system that starts on Monday.
Two DWP universal credit changes coming next week - how they will affect you
Ryan O'Neill and Sonia Sharma (Wales Online, 12/05/2024)
Two major changes to universal credit are set to take effect next week, with one change boosting the amount claimants receive.
New DWP rules this week mean you'll have to work more to keep your benefits
David Bentley (Birmingham Live, 12/05/2024)
Tougher new work rules are coming in this week for Universal Credit claimants. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is to introduce a major change from Monday, May 13, that will impact around 180,000 claimants.
DWP reveals major new Universal Credit rules affecting 180,000 claimants
Albert Toth (The Independent, 13/05/2024)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed a major change to Universal Credit rules which it says will affect more than 180,000 claimants.