Universal Credit Hardship Payments: Up to £812 in DWP Support Available Tuesday, May 12, 2026 universalcredit dwp hardship financialsupport budgetingadvance hardshippayment discretionaryhousingpayment localwelfare advancepayment rentsupport Over 8.4 million people across Great Britain currently receive Universal Credit, yet many households continue to struggle with day-to-day expenses such as rent, food, and energy bills—even after recent benefit increases. If … Read More