The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently moving millions of benefit claimants onto Universal Credit from older "legacy benefits" before they are closed for good

The Department for Work and Pensions is in the process of moving millions of people from old-style 'legacy' benefits - such as jobseeker's allowance, employment support allowance and tax credits - to Universal Credit

Check here to see if you could qualify for this cash support for your mortgage or other housing costs.

The DWP is reminding people to take action over the next six months before Tax Credits are axed completely in spring next year

Tax credits are closing in April 2025 and customers must respond to their Universal Credit migration notices to continue receiving benefits

The extra amounts can be paid under certain conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update outlining the rules for increasing people's Universal Credit during this transition

If you get a letter from the DWP you need to take action

The DWP is warning households claiming tax credits that they will be transitioned to Universal Credit by the end of March 2025 - but that the process is not automatic

The DWP has issued an update on the rules around increasing people's Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions has released an update for the autumn to people being switched from so-called legacy benefits such as housing benefit

The DWP's Employment Support Allowance is one of six benefits being phased out and replaced by Universal Credit

Employment Support Allowance (ESA) is one of six legacy benefits being phased out

The DWP has provided updated guidance on how the transitional element of Universal Credit will work, as thousands of people are set to move onto the benefit this autumn

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update outlining the rules when transitioning from benefits such as housing benefit onto Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions has released an update for the autumn to people being switched from so-called legacy benefits such as housing benefit

The Department for Work and Pensions is urging people to switch to Universal Credit before the deadline date to ensure they don't miss out on financial support