Universal Credit

The party has challenged Labour to match the flagship devolved benefit in the UK Budget

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UK Government challenged to match Scottish Child Payment in Budget

The Work and Pensions Secretary previously announced that the Government will publish a White Paper that builds on Labour’s approach to get people working

The Work and Pensions Secretary previously announced that the Government will publish a White Paper that builds on Labour’s approach to get people working

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DWP told to focus on work, not welfare, by Labour Work and Pensions Secretary

Rishi Sunak scrapped the £20-a-week uplift to Universal Credit introduced in 2020

Rishi Sunak scrapped the £20-a-week uplift to Universal Credit introduced in 2020

General Election 2024

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Rishi Sunak ordered to publish secret analysis of cuts to Universal Credit

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants warned about major new change to rules

Rishi Sunak has been criticised after announcing that the Conservatives would keep the two-child benefit cap if they win the next election

Rishi Sunak has been criticised after announcing that the Conservatives would keep the two-child benefit cap if they win the next election

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'Moral disgrace': Scottish Greens react to PM's pledge to keep two-child benefit cap

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

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DWP Universal Credit payments increase this week - what you will get

New data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) found that almost 30k Scots have had their benefits capped

New data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) found that almost 30k Scots have had their benefits capped

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New data reveals tens of thousands of Scots have had benefits capped

Cost of living crisis

Here's when the next cost of living payment worth £299 will be paid

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations said the cost of food was causing unprecedented levels of deprivation

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations said the cost of food was causing unprecedented levels of deprivation

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'Unprecedented' levels of deprivation caused by UK political choices, report finds

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Autumn Statement

Martin Lewis reacts as Universal Credit £470 increase announced

Young mums have issued a call to Westminster leaders over age discrimination in Universal Credit

Young mums have issued a call to Westminster leaders over age discrimination in Universal Credit

Universal Credit

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Westminster urged to end Universal Credit age discrimination by young Scots mums

Advice Direct Scotland urged people to report any suspected scams

Advice Direct Scotland urged people to report any suspected scams

Cost of living crisis

DWP £300 cost of living payment - Scots urged to be alert to scams

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?

Shirley-Anne Somerville led the debate in the Scottish Parliament

Shirley-Anne Somerville led the debate in the Scottish Parliament

MSPs call on UK Government to scrap 'abhorrent' two-child benefit cap

File photograph of former prime minister Gordon Brown

File photograph of former prime minister Gordon Brown

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Gordon Brown in challenge to Keir Starmer over backing Tory benefit policies

SNP MP David Linden called for Universal Credit payments to be increased

SNP MP David Linden called for Universal Credit payments to be increased

Conservative Party

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Tories' benefit cuts 'to push 100,000 into absolute poverty', report suggests

Food bank use across the UK has hit record highs, according to recently published data

Food bank use across the UK has hit record highs, according to recently published data

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How over a decade of Tory rule sparked the rise of food banks

DWP called out for spike in 'callous' Universal Credit sanctions

DWP called out for spike in 'callous' Universal Credit sanctions

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DWP called out for spike in 'callous' Universal Credit sanctions

More than 120,000 Universal Credit claimants could be impacted by the change

More than 120,000 Universal Credit claimants could be impacted by the change

Cost of living crisis

Changes to Universal Credit this week could see 120,000 lose benefits

Statistics from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) show that around half of the 376,700 Scottish households in receipt of the benefit are liable for deductions

Statistics from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) show that around half of the 376,700 Scottish households in receipt of the benefit are liable for deductions

Scottish Government

Universal Credit deductions could see Scots robbed of bulk of uplift

Thousands more young people have seen their Universal Credit cut by the Department for Work and Pensions

Thousands more young people have seen their Universal Credit cut by the Department for Work and Pensions

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Westminster 'failing Scotland's young people' as thousands more sanctioned by DWP

DWP £324 cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from today

DWP £324 cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from today

Cost of living crisis

DWP £324 cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from today

Liz Truss and Douglas Ross during a campaign visit in August

Liz Truss and Douglas Ross during a campaign visit in August

Conservative Party

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'Do the right thing for once': Douglas Ross told to reject benefits cuts

A new analysis reveals how families will be impacted if benefits do not rise in line with inflation

A new analysis reveals how families will be impacted if benefits do not rise in line with inflation

Four in ten families in parts of Scotland facing ‘largest ever benefits cut'

Rates of sanctions had risen to pre-pandemic rates by May this year

Rates of sanctions had risen to pre-pandemic rates by May this year

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Number of Scots facing benefit sanctions doubles over three years

Liz Truss's Government has introduced a tougher benefits regime while announcing handouts to the super-wealthy

Liz Truss's Government has introduced a tougher benefits regime while announcing handouts to the super-wealthy

Conservative Party

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'How on Earth is this fair?' Benefit changes to tighten screws on working poor

Kwasi Kwarteng announces changes to Universal Credit in mini Budget announcement (PA)

Kwasi Kwarteng announces changes to Universal Credit in mini Budget announcement (PA)

Cost of living crisis

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Tory changes to Universal Credit announced: What it means for you

The Scottish Greens have slammed reported cuts to the benefits of part time workers

The Scottish Greens have slammed reported cuts to the benefits of part time workers

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'Despicable and needless:' Scottish Greens slam Tory plans to cut benefits

Parents walking their children to school. Picture: PA

Parents walking their children to school. Picture: PA

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Tory welfare cuts penalising young parents, campaigners warn

Despite cost-of-living support from the Department for Work and Pensions, everyone on Universal Credit is expected to experience a household cash deficit (PA)

Despite cost-of-living support from the Department for Work and Pensions, everyone on Universal Credit is expected to experience a household cash deficit (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Warning of Universal Credit income deficit for millions

To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer. (PA)

To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

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Thousands on Universal Credit will miss out on £650 cost of living payment

Lorraine and John Bell are out of pocket to the tune of hundreds of pounds per month due to a local authority area

Lorraine and John Bell are out of pocket to the tune of hundreds of pounds per month due to a local authority area

Canadian who moved to Scotland to look after sick dad hit with hefty bill due to council error

'Inhumane' Universal Credit condemned following rise in sanction levels

'Inhumane' Universal Credit condemned following rise in sanction levels

'Inhumane' Universal Credit condemned following rise in sanction levels

New Scottish child payment ‘already making a difference’ on child poverty

New Scottish child payment ‘already making a difference’ on child poverty

New Scottish Child Payment ‘already making a difference’ on child poverty

Report: One in three Scots on benefits forced into debt to eat and pay bills

Report: One in three Scots on benefits forced into debt to eat and pay bills

Cost of living crisis

One in three Scots on benefits forced into debt to eat and pay bills

From left: Paul Laverty, Annmarie Strain, Martin Compston and Rebecca O'Brien at the Glasgow Film Festival for the 20th-anniversary screening of Sweet Sixteen

From left: Paul Laverty, Annmarie Strain, Martin Compston and Rebecca O'Brien at the Glasgow Film Festival for the 20th-anniversary screening of Sweet Sixteen

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'Deeply concerning' poverty has got worse since Sweet Sixteen, says creator

Scottish households claiming Universal Credit are being hit with deductions

Scottish households claiming Universal Credit are being hit with deductions

Deductions to Universal Credit leave Scottish claimants 'paying poverty tax'

Thousands of Scots families set to be £570 worse off amid soaring costs

Thousands of Scots families set to be £570 worse off amid soaring costs

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Thousands of Scots families set to be £570 worse off amid soaring costs

Universal Credit, child benefit, pension - full list of benefits rising in April 2022. (PA)

Universal Credit, child benefit, pension - full list of benefits rising in April 2022. (PA)

Millions to see pay rise in April as benefits increase - full list of payments

Universal Credit: Changes to April payment dates confirmed for Easter Bank Holiday. (PA)

Universal Credit: Changes to April payment dates confirmed for Easter Bank Holiday. (PA)

Universal Credit

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Changes to Universal Credit April payment dates confirmed

SNP MP David Linden hit out at the policies of the UK Government's Department for Work & Pensions

SNP MP David Linden hit out at the policies of the UK Government's Department for Work & Pensions

Conservative Party

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Tories 'failing to lift a finger' on poverty as analysis released

Mary Glasgow of Children 1st said the Universal Credit cut was 'very brutal and very unfair'

Mary Glasgow of Children 1st said the Universal Credit cut was 'very brutal and very unfair'

Children & Young People

Scottish charity boss slams 'brutal' Universal Credit cut in child poverty warning

Boris Johnson has been accused of being 'asleep at the wheel' while bills for families in the UK skyrocket

Boris Johnson has been accused of being 'asleep at the wheel' while bills for families in the UK skyrocket

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SNP issue demands to ease cost of living crisis as PM 'sleepwalking into catastrophe'

There have been harmful and damaging policies carried out under Boris Johnson

There have been harmful and damaging policies carried out under Boris Johnson

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Damning scorecard finds Boris Johnson's government 'corrupt on all counts'

Douglas Ross was scolded for voting to scrap the £20-a-week uplift to Universal Credit

Douglas Ross was scolded for voting to scrap the £20-a-week uplift to Universal Credit

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Scots Tories' ‘Spineless Six’ under attack for Westminster voting record

Universal Credit: When you will receive Christmas payments this week. (PA)

Universal Credit: When you will receive Christmas payments this week. (PA)

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When you will receive Universal Credit Christmas payments this week amid changes

This is how far the scrapped £20 per week uplift for Universal Credit recipients could stretch

This is how far the scrapped £20 per week uplift for Universal Credit recipients could stretch

Universal Credit

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This is how much has been taken away from struggling families each week

Not extending UC to legacy benefits 'unprecedented departure' from decades of policy

Not extending UC to legacy benefits 'unprecedented departure' from decades of policy

Universal Credit

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Not extending UC to legacy benefits 'unprecedented departure' from decades of policy

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a change to the Universal Credit taper rate in his Budget

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a change to the Universal Credit taper rate in his Budget

Conservative Party

Millions to be poorer despite Tories' last-minute Universal Credit changes

Labour politician Karen Constantine couldn't believe what she was hearing

Labour politician Karen Constantine couldn't believe what she was hearing

Conservative Party

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WATCH: Tory councillors reveal 'sweepstake' on Universal Credit complaints

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly planning to cut the taxes on profits made by banks in his upcoming Autumn Budget

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly planning to cut the taxes on profits made by banks in his upcoming Autumn Budget

Alison Thewliss

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Rishi Sunak's tax cut for banks a 'bad joke' as Tories slash household incomes

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is asking Universal Credit claimants to jump through 'degrading hoops'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is asking Universal Credit claimants to jump through 'degrading hoops'

Conservative Party

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'What kidnappers do': DWP 'humiliates' benefits claimants with bizarre demands