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DWP Cost of Living payment changes for 2023 including Universal Credit and energy discounts

Millions of households across the UK are facing increasing costs with the likes of energy and shopping bills rising. And to help, people are being issued payments to ease any strain.

Glasgow Live · Jan 4, 2023

Latest on future of energy support scheme as Chancellor meets business groups

There is concern that ongoing support will be reduced from April but it could be available to all businesses, not just the most vulnerable

Birmingham Post · Jan 4, 2023

People will get £900 cost of living support in three instalments this year

The UK government has said when the payments will be made and who will receive them

Wales Online · Jan 3, 2023

Cost of living payments for 2023 will leave families ‘worse off’, say campaigners

£900 support won’t be enough, says End Fuel Poverty Coalition as government sets out payment schedule

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

DWP cost-of-living payment dates announced as millions get £900 - but only by 2024

The payments, which will go to people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and tax credits, begin in the spring and will go directly to bank accounts in three £300 cash boosts.

Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023

Affordable housing call as uncertainty continues for Nottinghamshire's high streets

An East Midlands expert says that business confidence has improved, but that some uncertainties remain going into the new year.

Nottingham Post · Jan 2, 2023

NHS unions say plans for 2% pay rise next year could mean more strikes

Ministers have asked NHS pay review body to cap increase for 2023-24, below predictions for inflation

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023

The year of three prime ministers - how Britain went from Boris to budget bedlam then back to billionaire Rishi

A look back at a turbulent year in UK politics

Manchester Evening News · Jan 1, 2023

Labour takes huge lead over the Tories in new poll after chaotic 2022

Voters downbeat about government’s ability to manage economy and ease cost of living crisis

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

2022's heroes and zeroes from brave Volodymyr Zelensky to embarrassing Matt Hancock

Columnist Brian Reade takes a wry look back on the year we're all glad to see the back of... with shoutouts to the best man and woman, and a special category just for Liz Truss and her many WTF moments

Daily Mirror · Dec 30, 2022