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Millions of people will get a £324 payment for cost of living today

There is no need for people to apply or do anything to receive it

Wales Online · Nov 8, 2022

Millions start to receive £324 cost of living payments from today

Payments will be made directly into the bank accounts of people who are eligible.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Cost of Living Northern Ireland: Second payment of £324 to begin hitting bank accounts

Those eligible to receive the second cost of living payment include people on Universal Credit, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support and Pension Credit

Belfast Live · Nov 8, 2022

People making new claim for PIP may not need to attend an assessment

There are five application scenarios where people making a new claim may not need to go through the consultation process.

Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022

Universal Credit and DWP pension inflation rise being considered by Rishi Sunak

The move could cost a combined £11 billion next year and could ward off a Tory MP rebellion

Wales Online · Nov 8, 2022

Households start to receive £324 cost-of-living payments into bank accounts

Payments will be made directly into the bank accounts of people who are eligible.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Man left with £10 to survive an entire month after suddenly losing his job

'I'm living off friends and family which I don't like doing'

Wales Online · Nov 7, 2022

DWP urge older people to check if they are due weekly State Pension boost

New State Pension figures suggest that 1.9 million people over 66 are receiving less than £100 per week - and the boost could reach up to £182 extra if they apply.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 7, 2022

Five changes hitting DWP benefits including Universal Credit before Christmas

The updates include cost of living support grants, tougher work search rules and fast track rules - and all these procedures will affect Department for Work and Pensions benefits before Christmas.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 7, 2022

Second cost of living £324 payment to be sent out from tomorrow to millions

People claiming certain benefits can expect to see the sum of money over the next couple of weeks

Nottingham Post · Nov 7, 2022