The government is slashing people's Universal Credit by £220 from April - unless "someone fits an exception". The Labour Party government is changing the ‘health element’ of Universal Credit from ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the full list of reasons that Universal Credit claimants will get the lower limited capacity for work and work-related activity (LCWRA) ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing major changes to Universal Credit from next year with millions of claimants set to be impacted. This includes increases to the standard ...

A Department for Work and Pensions rule is hiking people's Universal Credit payments to £429. Under DWP rates, those on the old health element (limited capability for work element (LCW)) are paid £158 ...

People with certain health conditions could be eligible for extra support from Universal Credit. How much they could get may depend on when they told the Department for Work and Pensions of their ...

11:16, Mon, Jun 8, 2026 Updated: 11:18, Mon, Jun 8, 2026 Universal Credit's health element, also known as Limited Capability for Work and Work-related Activity (LWCRA), is a crucial lifeline for more ...

People with certain health conditions may qualify for additional financial support through their Universal Credit claim. The amount available could depend on when they informed the Department for Work ...