Thousands of Universal Credit claimants to receive £2,580 less a year under major rule change
The changes affect new Universal Credit health claimants, who now receive around half the support available before April 2026
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DWP hits millions of Universal Credit claimants with deductions
Nearly half of all Universal Credit claimants are now having money deducted from their monthly payments
DWP explains why some Universal Credit claimants face waiting until June for payment rise
The timing of the increase depends on when a claimant’s Universal Credit assessment period begins
