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11 reasons for DWP deducting money from your next Universal Credit payment - how to check

An average of £78 is being deducted from Universal Credit payments each month.

Daily Record · Sep 8, 2022

Glasgow cost of living protest Enough is Enough sees ‘massive’ turnout

Cost of living campaign Enough is Enough held its Scottish launch in Glasgow on Wednesday evening at the Old Fruitmarket, and the event saw an "absolutely massive" turnout

Glasgow Live · Sep 8, 2022

Make a new claim for Carer's Allowance by next month to qualify for extra payment before Christmas

You could be eligible for weekly Carer’s Allowance payments of £69.70 plus an extra £245.70 in December.

Daily Record · Sep 8, 2022

DWP shares essential tips for PIP claimants as 3 million across UK who request support

Evidence that has been gathered by consultations will be used by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to determine the outcome of a Personal Independence Payments claim.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 7, 2022

DWP PIP guide outlines requirements for in-person, phone or video call assessments

What you need to know

Nottingham Post · Sep 7, 2022

Universal Credit claimants 'skipping meals to survive' warns foodbank amid cost of living crisis

The Trussell Trust issued the alert as Prime Minister Liz Truss faces increasing pressure to throw families across the United Kingdom a lifeline

Chronicle Live · Sep 7, 2022

DWP update on when new £150 disability cost of living payment will land in bank accounts

What you need to know

Nottingham Post · Sep 7, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022

Sky, Virgin and BT customers offered nine months of free broadband if they switch

Millions of broadband consumers across the UK are being offered a tempting reason to ditch their supplier - with Hyperoptic offering up to three quarters of a year's internet before paying a penny

Chronicle Live · Sep 7, 2022

How to report to DWP a missing cost of living payment if you haven't received it

The first £326 instalment of the cost of living payment has been issued to thousands of people across the country as people struggle to make ends meet - Here's what to do if you are missing a payment.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 7, 2022