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State Pension increase next April could see 500,000 more people in retirement paying tax

A significant increase in the number of over-65s paying tax is expected in 2023.

Daily Record

Asda urgently recalls children's clothes amid safety fears

Asda shoppers will be given a full refund

Liverpool Echo

DWP: State pensioners could get an extra £182 per week with this income-boosting tip

New figures show that almost two million UK residents receive less than £100 per week from the Government in their state pension payments

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Second cost of living payment should have hit most bank accounts this week

DWP figures show that 800,000 families are still waiting to be paid, out of a total of 7.2m Universal Credit claimants

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit boost as claimants could soon get £52 more each month

The Autumn Statement is expected to be set out by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on November 17 and households will be listening closely to hear how the latest decisions will impact them.

Glasgow Live

Older people may be due over £1,100 to help with soaring energy bills this winter

Pension Credit claimants may also qualify for the £150 Warm Home Discount which is paid directly to energy suppliers.

Daily Record

Christmas payment dates for universal credit, child benefit, and more

Benefit dates may change over the coming months due to the Christmas bank holidays

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DWP Universal Credit boost as claimants could get £52 extra every month

The Government is expected to bow to pressure to raise benefit payments in line with inflation which could see a 10% increase for claimants

Chronicle Live

People on PIP moving to new devolved disability payment may see other benefits stop

If you do not report the change to DWP, HMRC or local council, other payments may automatically stop.

Daily Record

DWP reminds people due £324 cost-of-living payment this month of important detail

It comes as numerous people have raised concern over not seeing the money yet, despite it beginning to go out earlier this week

Nottingham Post

DWP says more than £114bn in pension pots after 10 years of Automatic Enrolment

In Scotland, 88% of private sector employees were in a workplace pension in 2021.

Daily Record

People on Tax Credits can expect £324 cost of living cash after DWP payment schedule ends

More than one million families will be due the payment from November 23.

Daily Record

Financial expert predicts State Pension Triple Lock pledge will be scrapped at Autumn Statement this week

Speculation is mounting on whether State Pensions and benefits will rise in line with 10% inflation next April.

Daily Record

New bank holiday trick to get 10 days off using just four days' leave

Amid the new bank holiday for the King's coronation, there's a clever hack to maximise your annual leave

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Daily Record

DWP could give people of State Pension age with back pain up to £369 each month

Nearly 1.4m people across the UK currently receive either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit claimants could soon get £52 more each month

People on Universal Credit are set for a 10% boost under expected plans

Nottingham Post

Call for DWP review of PIP application process dismissed despite support

The petition, which remains open, has gained over 15k signatures so far

Nottingham Post

Thousands of universal credit claimants could miss out on Christmas bonus payment

The qualifying period is expected to be December 5 to December 11, 2022

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Edinburgh Live

DWP to issue £10 Christmas bonus to people on certain benefits - check if you're eligible

Those who claim benefits such as State Pension, Adult Disability Payment and Widow’s Pension will receive a cash boost in time for Christmas from the DWP - Check if you're eligible.

Glasgow Live

Thousands near end of life to have disability benefits fast-tracked by DWP

More people nearing the end of their lives will receive vital, fast-tracked financial support, thanks to legislation passed last week by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Edinburgh Live

People of State Pension age to get heating bill help of up to £600

The £300 pensioner cost of living lump sum will be added to Winter Fuel Payments in November and December - meaning the total amount provided could reach up to £600.

Daily Record

Proposal to increase State Pension to £380 each week for people over 60 considered for debate in Parliament

An online petition has received more than 105,300 signatures of support from people across the UK.

Glasgow Live

DWP State Pension claimants warned as underpayments may not be corrected until 2024

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has said that efforts to correct the systemic underpayment of the State Pension are too slow as 237,000 older people have been underpaid a total of £1.46 billion

Wales Online

Many universal credit claimants set to miss out on December Christmas bonus

Millions of people will get the money but many claimants are not eligible

Los Angeles Times

Legacy of dust: How Owens Valley air pollution increases LA water bills

OLANCHA, Calif. — Even as worsening drought and aridification force Los Angeles to end its overwhelming dependence on imported water, Angelenos may soon realize that weaning themselves off supplies from the rugged eastern Sierra Nevada doesn’t mean they will stop paying for the city’s long, complicated history there.

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