Universal Credit

An anti-poverty march in Derry.

3,260 children (12.95%) in 950 Derry homes poorer due to two-child limit

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Change to Help to Save scheme opens free cash eligibility to millions

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver her spring statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement: will it put more cash in your pocket?

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

8 takeaways from Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement - including welfare

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Labour's benefits shake-up - my takeaways as a finance specialist

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Universal Credit: health element changes and above-inflation rise news

Liz Kendall, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, leaves after attending the weekly Cabinet meeting of ministers at 10 Downing Street on March 18, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Government announces major changes to PIP and Universal Credit

Thursdays with Elvis is directed by Charlotte Westenra (right).

'Thursdays with Elvis' director on what Derry audience can expect

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Housing Benefit to rise in April – here's how much more you could get

A number of 'legacy' benefits are transferring to Universal Credit.

Income Support moved to Universal Credit

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Millions receiving Universal Credit can expect increases of £10 soon

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Households across the UK to receive up to £500 in cash support

New Year 2024: all the early DWP and HMRC benefit payment dates

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended
Big news for struggling families 📢
Alex Nelson

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'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise

The Housing Executive is hoping the discretionary payments can reach people most in need of them. (Photo: Jack Tibbetts)

Private renters and the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP)

Skyline, Derry.

Derry still has highest unemployment / low wage benefit claimants

Derry City and Strabane District Council members have condemned the British Government's failure to overturn the ‘cruel and draconian’ two-child limit on Universal Credit.

Derry councillors condemn Keir Starmer and Labour over two-child limit

The money will people most in need

Families to get £200 via Household Support Fund - but funds are low

DWP holiday warning to anyone claiming PIP or Universal Credit

SDLP Councillor Catherine McDaid.

2 child UC limit ‘uniquely cruel’ and 'perverse'

What you need to know about the new Universal Credit rules

Nearly 2,000 Universal Credit (UC) households in the private rented sector in Foyle had rents that exceeded the Local Housing Allowance last November, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has revealed.

1,980 Universal Credit households in private rented over Local Housing Allowance

Staff, volunteers, members and representatives of partner organisations with the Mayor Patricia Logue at the Foyle Foodbank AGM on Monday when the organisation rebranded as the Foyle Network Foundation.

10 photographs of Foyle Network Foundation launch as Foyle Foodbank rebrands

Staff, volunteers, members and representatives of partner organisations at the Foyle Foodbank AGM on Monday when the organisation rebranded as the Foyle Network Foundation.

UC topping up low wages as Foyle Foodbank becomes Foyle Network Foundation
Community worker Karen Mullan says the level of financial need in Derry remains acute with thousands of people relying on Universal Credit to supplement their incomes because of low wages.
Kevin Mullan

Around one in five children in the North are living in relative poverty (before housing costs), with little sustained reduction in levels over the last eight years.

1/5 children in poverty likely to enjoy 11-15 fewer years of good health

The leap year may impact when people will receive Universal Credit payments

How the 2024 leap year could affect Universal Credit payments

Mayor Patricia Logue

Derry and Strabane mayor to host online advice event

Dozens of celebrities join petition with anti-poverty charities

Find out if you are eligble for Cold Weather Payments.

Who is eligible for Cold Weather Payments?

Mark H. Durkan

Mark Durkan blasts denial of holiday hunger payments as ‘cruel’

Universal Credit and other benefit payments will be paid earlier than expected during the Christmas period.

When will Universal Credit be paid during Christmas period

With winter at its peak new data reveals that over 11% of children in Foyle are affected by the 2-child limit.

2,980 children in 870 Derry homes affected by 2-child cap on Universal Credit

With winter at its peak new data reveals that over 11% of children in Foyle are affected by the 2-child limit.

Abolish the two-child limit now

Derry Sinn Féin Colr. Grace Uí Niallais.

UK benefits system causing 'poverty and financial pain'

The drop in clinic will take place from 10am – 2pm on Wednesday, November 15 at Holywell Trust, 10 Bishop Street ,Derry .

Parents invited to learn more about available support

Money (File picture)

Thousands on tax credits to be moved to Universal Credit

People walk near the Jobcentre in Westminster.

DWP warning over Universal Credit changes coming in October

There are seven big money changes that could affect your wallet coming in September 2023 including Universal Credit and student loans shake-ups.

Cost of living: 7 money changes to be aware of in September 2023

Which? has revealed the cheapest place to get school uniform this year

Cheapest shop to buy school uniform revealed by Which?

The claimant count rate rose to 5 per cent in July.

Derry/Strabane dole rate rises to 5% with increases for both sexes

Benefit claimants may find their payments arrive earlier than normal this month.

Universal Credit & benefit claimants hit by another payment change

Here are eight important money changes coming in August 2023.

8 money changes coming in August 2023 including Ofgem price cap

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are to be affected by new rules that have been introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this week.

Universal Credit rule change launches this week - are you affected?

Michelle Hanney pictured riding a horse. (DWP/SWNS)

‘Disabled’ woman on benefits caught after horse riding photo found

If you claim benefits, including Universal Credit, you may find you get paid early next month due to the August bank holiday.

Full list of benefits that could be paid early next month

The claimant count has fallen in Derry/Strabane

Derry/Strabane dole rate falls to 4.8% but remains highest in the North

Universal Credit claimants will no doubt want to be aware of the rules for going abroad if they’re going on holiday this summer.

DWP explains rules around Universal Credit and going on holiday

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week.

Benefit claimants will be hit by another payment shake-up this week

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week. If you’re claiming benefits, you may find your payments arrive earlier than normal.

Universal Credit and benefit claimants have payment change coming up

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week. If you’re claiming benefits, you may find your payments arrive earlier than normal.

Universal Credit and benefit claimants hit by another payment change

Paul Duffy works in the Foyle Foodbank distribution centre in Springtown Industrial Estate. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2250GS – 26

First time foodbank users on the rise in Derry

A Universal Credit sign in the window of the Job Centre in Westminster.

Thousands could miss out on £301 cost of living payment - here’s why

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