Electric school bust
Mounting cost and feasibility concerns have spurred an upstate Assemblymember to propose a revamp of New York’s electric ...
This week at the Capitol: March 24-28, 2025
A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week's happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.
"They Are Just Dumb And Unusable": 19 Modern Inventions That Were Supposed To Make Our Lives Easier, But Ended Making Them WAY Harder
6."Everything being 'smart.' Things have become so smart that they've gone full circle and are now just dumb and unusable." ...
Study shows almost all people claiming Universal Credit struggle to afford to eat properly
A new study has shown that almost all people claiming Universal Credit aren't able to eat properly, with many never eating ...
The Mirror5d
Universal Credit health element explained - how much is it and what is changing
The government has confirmed major changes to Universal Credit, more specifically, the health element - but what is it? and how much do you get? Overall, the government currently spends £ ...
The Sun27d
Universal Credit website went down with hundreds locked out of accounts
HUNDREDS of hard-up Brits were locked out of their Universal Credit journals due to a mass ... record details of job applications and interviews, upload important documents such as CVs, and ...
The Mirror6d
Millions told Universal Credit could be cut over ‘mistake’ in 19 categories
Universal Credit claimants could face serious repercussions, including court action, if they do not inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of changes in their circumstances. Those ...
Manchester Evening News6d
DWP Universal Credit cut will see nearly 3 million people lose up to £3,000 per year
Up to three million people will be impacted by cuts and freezes to Universal Credit Health payments - after Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the 2025 Spring Statement. Ms Reeves told Parliament ...
Daily Express6d
Who is eligible for DWP Universal Credit as Spring Budget confirms allowance increase
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed a boost for Universal Credit recipients as the standard weekly allowance is set to increase from £92 in 2025-26 to £106 by 2029-30. During today's (March 26 ...
The Northern Echo27d
DWP Universal Credit new April 2025 amounts confirmed
It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Universal Credit will increase next month, with new DWP rates for 2025. There's no need for claimants to apply for the increased benefit ...
The Sun6d
Huge benefits changes including Universal Credit and PIP confirmed in Spring Statement – what it means for you
A RAFT of benefit changes have been confirmed in today's Spring Statement including reductions to Universal Credit's incapacity payments. Chancellor Rachel Reeves laid out how welfare spending is ...
Wales Online9d
DWP will make three major changes to Universal Credit affecting millions within days
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) began this year gearing up for a number of key changes to Universal Credit set to impact millions. From April, just days from now, the most substantial ...