The government must fix key issues in the Universal Credit system, with it set to be claimed by 15 million households later this year, a new report has warned. All six ‘legacy benefits’ that Universal ...

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Nearly 4 million households will see an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725 cash, the DWP has said.

Disability benefits such as PIP or Adult Disability Payment do not count towards the benefit cap.

Rules dictate how long you can go away for and still claim Universal Credit.