Universal Credit

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

Department for Works and Pensions

Pensioners and DWP benefit claimants could get £150 off bills under scheme reopening

Goldenstones Leisure Centre on Brunswick Street in Yeovil

Goldenstones Leisure Centre on Brunswick Street in Yeovil

Council-backed leisure centre discounts to end in Somerset on January 1

Councillor Dave Mansell (Green Upper Tone)

Councillor Dave Mansell (Green Upper Tone)

Changes to Somerset council tax support could 'create more hardship'

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is under pressure as MPs from many parties call for an urgent Universal Credit boost for some 66-year-olds as the State Pension age rises

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is under pressure as MPs from many parties call for an urgent Universal Credit boost for some 66-year-olds as the State Pension age rises

Universal Credit claimants could get benefits boost to combat State Pension age rise

Disabled Taunton resident Andy Mitchell is taking Somerset Council to the High Court

Disabled Taunton resident Andy Mitchell is taking Somerset Council to the High Court

Department for Work and Pensions

Disabled Taunton man to take Somerset Council to court over council tax support

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed

DWP benefits and pensions are to increase for millions, to help keep pace with cost of living increases

DWP benefits and pensions are to increase for millions, to help keep pace with cost of living increases

How much will DWP benefits and pensions rise following the budget?

Cllr Liz Leyshon and Somerset Council HQ

Cllr Liz Leyshon and Somerset Council HQ

Conservative Party

Thousands on universal credit in Somerset hit by higher council tax bills

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.

DWP benefits and pensions claimants warned ahead of August payment changes

Free school meals

Letter: School dinners announcement for all UC households is a huge boost

Many Universal Credit claimants have not seen an increase in payments, despite the rates going up on April 7 2025

Many Universal Credit claimants have not seen an increase in payments, despite the rates going up on April 7 2025

Universal Credit

DWP Universal Credit payment rise delayed for millions of people

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

DWP Universal Credit increase this year - here's how much

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments to increase - see how much you could get

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

DWP issues £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Warning to Universal Credit, PIP, and other claimants ahead of DWP change

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

DWP warns Universal Credit claimants they face fines or court over changes

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP warning to 500,000 claimants who must act or lose benefits

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

DWP Universal Credit and PIP warning to claimants planning a holiday this year

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment this weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment this weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

Easter warning over DWP Universal Credit and PIP payments

The Christmas and New Year bank holidays mean many expecting DWP payments will see the money hit their bank accounts earlier than expected

The Christmas and New Year bank holidays mean many expecting DWP payments will see the money hit their bank accounts earlier than expected

Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas and New Year

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants claimants will receive the DWP £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants claimants will receive the DWP £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday

Cost of living crisis

£324 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts from tomorrow

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants claimants will receive the DWP £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants claimants will receive the DWP £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday

Cost of living crisis

£324 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts from tomorrow

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits will receive the sum starting on November 8

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits will receive the sum starting on November 8

Cost of living crisis

Everyone who will receive £324 cost of living payment next month

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

When Universal Credit claimants & others will receive £324 cost-of-living boost

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits

£150 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts today

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)

PIP and Universal Credit claimants given new payment date for September

Parents on Universal Credit and other benefits could claim £150 with school clothing grant. (PA)

Parents on Universal Credit and other benefits could claim £150 with school clothing grant. (PA)

Universal Credit

Parents can get £150 payment towards school uniform costs - how to apply

More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments (PA)

More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other benefit payments to increase, DWP confirms

A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn (PA)

A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn (PA)

Your Money Matters

Cost of living crisis

Millions of homes will receive a £325 cash boost this week

DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans. (PA)

DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans. (PA)

Urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants who use social media

HMRC Child Benefit: Parents only have hours to make important changes (PA)

HMRC Child Benefit: Parents only have hours to make important changes (PA)

HMRC Child Benefit: Parents only have hours to make important changes