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The major Universal Credit rule change is coming in this week

It follows years of campaigning from charities and MPs

Wales Online

Last day for benefit claimants to move payments or risk money being stopped

Today is the last day for thousands of people who claim HMRC benefits to get their money paid into a Post Office card account. You'll need to redirect your payments or set up a new bank account

Daily Mirror

People on PIP may be due back payments of up to £5,064 after DWP assessment rule change

An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated PIP claimants could be due backdated payments of up to £12,865, however, only claims awarded between August 21, 2020 and May 17, 2021 are being reviewed.

Daily Record

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Rule change sees DWP fast-track Universal Credit and ESA claims from today

Eligible parties will no longer be subject to a face-to-face assessment, and the majority of cases will receive the highest available rate of benefits.

Chronicle Live

DWP set to start 'moving people from legacy benefits on to Universal Credit' over next few weeks

It has been reported that 10,000 households will start the ‘managed migration’ process.

Daily Record

DWP to 'slowly' move 1.7million people onto Universal Credit within weeks

The move was originally halted due to Covid but it is understood that it is set to go ahead this spring.

Manchester Evening News

DWP shares when they will start moving 1.7 million people onto Universal Credit

The government plan to have everyone on the new six-in-one benefit by the end of 2024

Liverpool Echo

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Little known DWP rule means PIP payments may be stopped if you go on holiday

PIP is designed to provide financial support for those who have an illness, disability or mental health condition.

Liverpool Echo

New DWP benefit payment rates start next week including Universal Credit and ESA

Most benefits delivered by DWP along with State Pension payments will increase by 3.1% from April 11.

Daily Record

Government 'draws up plans' to start moving 1.7million benefit claimants onto Universal Credit within weeks

The process was put on hold because of the pandemic

Wales Online

DWP set to start 'slowly' moving 1.7million people onto Universal Credit within weeks

The Mirror understand ministers want to restart the 'managed migration' of legacy benefit claimants onto Universal Credit this Spring - and finish it by the end of 2024. It will start up to a cap of 10,000 people - but this is set to be lifted

Daily Mirror

Eight DWP payments that won't be going up in April despite soaring cost of living

There'll be a rise in some payments from this week - but some people still won't have any extra money in their pockets

Wales Online

PIP payments may be stopped if you go on holiday due to little-known DWP rule

The DWP says benefit claimants in receipt of PIP must notify them if they are planning to go abroad on holiday for four weeks or more - here's what you need to know

Daily Mirror

Child benefit and tax credit claimants have one day left to update payments or risk money stopping

Those receiving Child Benefit, tax credit or Guardian’s Allowance only have one day left to update their payments as a major change is coming into force from April 6

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Daily Record

New petition calling for State Pension payments of £380 every week due DWP response

Chronicle Live

Do I have to go to work if I have Covid-19 even though I should isolate?

The Government and NHS says we 'should' isolate if we get Covid or develop symptoms, but don't have to. Does that mean you may be forced to go to work?

Manchester Evening News

Universal Credit rule change sees fast-track access extended from today

From today, more people will be eligible for fast-tracked access to Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance

Daily Record

DWP encourages people over State Pension age to check if they qualify for £3,300 benefit

Pension Credit has been dubbed a 'door to more' as it unlocks access to extra discounts and savings.

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Daily Record

State Pension age change compensation ‘may take a while yet’ for millions of women across the UK

SNP chief whip, Owen Thompson, recently called for a timetable to ‘properly compensate’ WASPI women.

Daily Record

New update in legacy benefits legal appeal over £20 weekly uplift back payments

More than 2m people missed out on over £1,500 in extra financial support during coronavirus lockdowns.

Liverpool Echo

New PIP and DLA rates as payments rise this month

The DWP will give PIP and DLA claimants up to £19 extra in every four-week pay period from April 11.

Nottingham Post

DWP announce new weekly State Pension rate as payments set to increase

As well as State Pension every DWP benefit will rise by 3.1 per cent in line with the CPI

Daily Mirror

Two days left for benefit claimants to update payments or risk money being stopped

Benefit claimants will no longer be able to get tax credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance paid into Post Office card accounts after April 5. Here's what you need to know

Daily Mirror

Sam Fender calls out Keir Starmer's 'failure to oppose trapped rat Boris Johnson'

Sam Fender has expressed his shock that Sir Keir Starmer hasn't been able to 'nail [the government] to the post every f***ing week'. In a new interview, The Get You Down singer says the current Labour leader is 'weaker' than his predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn

Bristol Post

DWP: PIP payments could stop if you go on holiday abroad - check the rules before you book

The DWP provides a guide to the changes in circumstances which require you to contact them

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