Speeches

The data we hold reflects the fact that month, on month DWP is asking more Universal Credit (UC) claimants about their Armed Forces statu

The Government is providing an additional £500 million to help households with the cost of essentials, bringing the total funding for thi

For the purposes of the Household Support Fund, the Department for Work and Pensions requires that Local Authorities provide management i

Means-tested benefit calculations consider most forms of income, including other benefits provided by the Department for Work and Pension

It is not possible to determine how many people are due a Cost-of-Living Payment, as entitlement may not have been established at the tim

As of 26 September 2022, 161,839 claimants have reported a missing Cost of Living Payment via the Government's online reporting tool, of

Universal Credit households can receive a nil award for various reasons. The majority of nil awards are due to household earnings.

Managed Migration is a three-year process scheduled to end in 2024 and 55% of people will be better off on Universal credit per month.

The Government understands the pressures people are facing with the cost of living and has taken further decisive action to support peopl

This Government recognises and values the vital contribution made by carers every day in providing significant care and continuity of sup