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DWP Universal Credit claimants ordered to return money received during pandemic

Over 120,000 Universal Credit claimants are being asked to return money they received through the benefit during the coronavirus pandemic to the Department for Work and Pensions

Glasgow Live · Jul 27, 2022

Rishi Sunak warned plan to cut VAT on energy bills could move UK in 'wrong direction'

Last night the former Chancellor announced plans to scrap the 5% charge from October if the energy price cap tops £3,000 - prompting critics to accuse him of flip-flopping

Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022

Mum left with £9 and fearing she will be unable to feed children after bank account frozen

'I’m obsessively watching my electric meter go down and starting to worry that I won't be able to feed my kids'

Chronicle Live · Jul 27, 2022

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DWP confirms Universal Credit will rise from April next year

Universal Credit payments may increase to above the rate of inflation and earning, according to a DWP minister

Manchester Evening News · Jul 27, 2022

Universal Credit benefits to rise for millions in April as inflation surges ahead

Each April, all benefit payments are increased - with a 3.1 per cent increase in place for the current financial year

Wales Online · Jul 27, 2022

When the second cost of living payment is due and who is eligible for the £324 cash boost

Most eligible households have already received the first of two cost of living payments

Chronicle Live · Jul 27, 2022

Sunak accused of ‘flip-flopping’ on tax after pledge to cut VAT on energy bills

The Tory leadership hopeful was accused of proposing an unfunded tax reduction after saying tax cuts were a fairy tale.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

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DWP: Delay for two groups of claimants receiving Cost of Living Payment

99% of those eligible to receive the first payment of £650 have done so

Nottingham Post · Jul 27, 2022

Conservative leadership race: Rishi Sunak accused of U-turn on tax cuts

The former chancellor unveiled a new ‘winter plan’ to tackle inflation and the cost-of-living crisis

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022

Mum-of-three left with £9 to look after family for a week after bank suddenly froze her account

"They’re holding my money to ransom - I've done nothing wrong"

Manchester Evening News · Jul 27, 2022

Pause benefit deductions in face of cost of living crisis MPs demand

A powerful Commons committee has called on the DWP to 'pause' the automatic clawback of benefit overpayments which leaves families struggling with rising bills.

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022

Successful claim for PIP could boost your monthly income and increase other DWP benefits

PIP provides financial support of between £24.45 and £156.90 each week.

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022

DWP bank holiday payment dates ahead of August and Christmas

Bank holidays can mean a change in the date a claimant is paid

Liverpool Echo · Jul 27, 2022

Pause automatic benefit deductions to ease cost-of-living crisis, MPs urge

Deductions pushing some households into ‘destitution’, MPs says

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

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The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Sunak accused of U-turn after pledge to cut VAT on energy bills

Since the start of the contest, Mr Sunak has repeatedly accused Ms Truss of offering unfunded tax cuts.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022

Benefit deductions should be stopped until inflation falls, say MPs

Committee calls for ‘breathing space’ for millions whose universal credit is docked to repay advances, debts or overpayments

Wales Online · Jul 26, 2022

Pause deductions from benefits to help tackle cost of living crisis, say MPs

Work and Pensions Committee says the clawbacks should only be restored when inflation reduces or if benefits are increased to reflect the cost of living

Daily Mirror · Jul 26, 2022

Benefit deductions forcing cash-strapped families to food banks, report finds

A report by the Commons Work and Pensions Committee called on the Government to pause automatic payments until soaring inflation is back under control

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The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Pause deductions to benefits to give ‘breathing space’ on cost of living – MPs

Automatic payments taken out of people’s benefits should be halted as claimants battle soaring costs, the Work and Pensions Committee said.

Daily Mirror · Jul 26, 2022

Rishi Sunak pledges to scrap VAT on energy bills in massive tax U-turn

Ex-Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the measure would save the average household around £160 in the next year - but critics said it was a massive climbdown after he opposed tax cuts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022

Sunak promises to scrap VAT on fuel bills if PM in dramatic U-turn

Year-long cut to help tackle cost of living crisis announced as contender battles to remain in leadership race against Truss

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Sunak pledges to cut VAT on energy bills under ‘winter plan’

The move is part of the former chancellor’s “winter plan” to tackle inflation and the cost-of-living emergency.

Manchester Evening News · Jul 26, 2022

DWP asking thousands of Universal Credit claimants to pay back money received during pandemic

Reports suggest the government is attempting to claw back around £500 million paid to benefit claimants during the coronavirus pandemic

Glasgow Live · Jul 26, 2022

Money Saving Expert share the best banks to include travel insurance in their package

Travel and financial experts are urging holidaymakers to make sure they get travel insurance and the team at MoneySavingExpert have shared their top picks for families and over 65s.

Glasgow Live · Jul 26, 2022

Drivers warned over certain driving licence that adds £1,400 onto car insurance

As costly has owning a car is, unfortunately some people will find their insurance more expensive that others depending on their driving licence amongst other factors.

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