Universal Credit

The number of young people claiming Universal Credit in Peterborough has risen by eight per cent

New rise in number of young people on jobless related benefits in Peterborough

The former Frankie and Benny's at Boongate Retail Park.

Fast food retailer runs assessment sessions as part of recruitment campaign

More pupils could be eligible for free school meals

More Peterborough families could be eligible to claim free school meals

Staff at the Jobs Fair held at the Peterborough Youth Hub

Action plan as number of young people claiming jobless-related benefits soars

Peterborough Jobcentre is working closely with employers as they look to recruit

Jobless numbers fall in Peterborough as employers seek to recruit staff

Jobcentre staff in Peterborough are taking action tp help more young people into work

New action taken to stem rise in number of young people left out of workplace

Jobcentre

Number of out-of-work over-50s in Peterborough continues to drop

More than 400 vacancies are available with Peterborough Jobcentre

Job seekers urged to take advantage of 400 job vacancies with city employers

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Pat McFadden, declaring the Peterborough Young Employment Hub open in December 2025 - the city is still battling to increase the number of Peterborough youngsters going into the workplace.

Action stepped up to get growing number of unemployed youngsters into workplace

There has been a new drop in number of unemployment-related Universal Credit in Peterborough

New drop in number of unemployment-related Universal Credit in Peterborough

Concerns grow at number of young people out of work in Peterborough

Concerns grow at number of young people out of work in Peterborough

A Jobs Fair will be held in Peterborough on February 24 as concerns grow the number of vacancies in Peterborough is falling

New figures show number of out-of-work over-50s has plunged over a year

Peterborough bucks national rising unemployment trend

Fall in Universal Credit claims show city bucking national rising jobless trend

New figures show a steep rise on the number of Peterborough young people claiming Universal Credit

Surge in number of young people claiming unemployment related Universal Credit

Young apprentices at National Gas in Peterborough

Peterborough employers offered cash help to recruit young apprentices

Millions of pounds of benefits are believed to have gone unclaimed in Peterborough

Almost £100m of benefits could be unclaimed in Peterborough
More than £92 million of benefits have not been claimed by eligible residents in Peterborough, according to estimates from a national study.
Stephen Briggs

A call has gone out for more investment in Peterborough to boost jobs and wages

Call for investment in Peterborough as report finds low wages and insecure work

New action to help young people with anxiety issues into the Peterborough workplace will focus on new Youth Employment Hub at Peterborough United stadium

New action to help young people with anxiety issues into the workplace

The Prime Minister visits Welland Academy. (Photo by Joe Giddens / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

PM visits Peterborough school to launch free school meals expansion

A focus on getting the over-50s into work in Peterborough has been successful, according to new figures

City 'bucks national trend' with nine per cent drop in unemployed over-50s

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. She has hinted that the two-child benefit cap could be scrapped in the 2025 Budget (Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Chancellor Reeves hints at extra support for families

Peterborough Jobcentre

Peterborough Jobcentre focuses on getting young people into the workplace

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DWP brings forward benefits and pensions for August bank holiday

Peterborough has seen a rise in the number of people claiming Universal Credit over the year, according to new figures.

Universal credit claimants rising but Over 50s unemployment falls

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5 one-off benefit payments due in 2025 that could net you over £1,500

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Free benefits checker helps1000s find support – it’s open to everyone

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Urgent DWP warning for over-60s as four key benefits set to be axed
Missing this letter could cost you hundreds in support 📬
Alex Nelson

68 per cent of parents agree with the charter

Ad Feature Breakfast charter launched as 8 in 10 parents fear poor school meals

Peterborough has seen a rise in the number of people claiming Universal Credit over the year, according to new figures

New figures show rising number of Universal Credit claimants in Peterborough

Andrew Pakes MP on his feet in Parliament

Hungry bellies do not help create hungry minds

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Households urged to claim £1,000 in support before local deadlines hit

The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school meals

How to know if your family is eligible, as free school meals expanded

The COMPAS Centre supports local residents with income maximisation, including guidance on budgets or how to manage debt.

Need for financial guidance increases in Peterborough

Peterborough Jobcentre is organising a summer Jobs Fair for unemployed people aged 50 plus and for people with disabilities

Jobs Fair in Peterborough to help unemployed over-50s back into work

The fly tip near Brudenell

WATCH: Are these the worst fly-tipping hotspots in Peterborough?

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Change to Help to Save scheme opens free cash eligibility to millions

(Photos: Getty Images/Alex Nelson)

Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver her spring statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement: will it put more cash in your pocket?

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

8 takeaways from Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement - including welfare

Staff at Peterborough Jobcentre are to host a major jobs fair in the city in May this year

Hundreds expected to attend jobs fair in Peterborough

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Labour's benefits shake-up - my takeaways as a finance specialist

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Universal Credit: health element changes and above-inflation rise news

Liz Kendall, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, leaves after attending the weekly Cabinet meeting of ministers at 10 Downing Street on March 18, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Government announces major changes to PIP and Universal Credit

This image shows how the larger warehouse could appear when completed

Warehouses plan for Peterborough could create about 200 jobs

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Housing Benefit to rise in April – here's how much more you could get

Julia Nix, district manager for East Anglia Jobcentre Plus, says Jobcentres are looking to get more 50 plus people into work

Action to help jobless over 50s back into work

More than 150 job vacancies are expected to be available at an employment fair in Peterborough.

150 plus vacancies on offer at Jobs Fair

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9 ways you can get council tax support - as millions face huge rises

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Millions receiving Universal Credit can expect increases of £10 soon

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Households across the UK to receive up to £500 in cash support

Jobcentre staff are taking action to fill vacancies in Peterborough

Employers struggle to fill jobs vacancies

New Year 2024: all the early DWP and HMRC benefit payment dates

Peterborough Jobcentre has renewed its drive to help people aged 50 plus back into work

Jobcentre underline focus to help 50+ into work

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

More than 12,200 people in Peterborough are claiming Universal Credit because ill health means they cannot work, it has been revealed

12,261 Peterborough people 'locked out' of work due to ill health