Universal Credit

A single payment that replaces six other benefits, including housing benefit, for people who are on a low income or out of work.

Concept

Primary Focus Stories

15 stories · Page 1 of 3

Free School Meal Numbers Surge in Wandsworth Despite Pupil Decline
Wandsworth

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Wandsworth Council Faces £33M Bill to Meet Energy Efficiency Target
Wandsworth

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Welfare rights teams secure £10m for residents, but face rising demand
Greenwich

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Wandsworth Council Approves 4.8% Rent Increase for Council Homes
Wandsworth

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Croydon Council to raise social housing rents by 4.8% to fund improvements and meet rising costs
Croydon

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Primary Focus Meetings

10 meetings · Page 1 of 2

the Leicestershire Partnership Revenues & Benefits Joint Committee of Hinckley and Bosworth Council
September 24, 2026 • Hinckley and Bosworth

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the Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee of Cardiff Council
July 13, 2026 • Cardiff

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the Housing Scrutiny Commission of Leicester Council
July 9, 2026 • Leicester

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the Finance & Performance Scrutiny of Hinckley and Bosworth Council
July 6, 2026 • Hinckley and Bosworth

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the Housing & Homelessness Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council
July 6, 2026 • Hackney

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