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Millions of people being switched over to Universal Credit - but will you be better off?

More than two million people claiming legacy benefits will be moved over to Universal Credit - but how do you know if you'll be better off, and what happens if you'll be worse off?

Daily Mirror

2 million kids eligible for free school meals with numbers up 40% since Covid

Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said the numbers should 'serve as a wake-up call about the appallingly high levels of childhood poverty'

Daily Mirror

Check if you qualify for £100 payout from Nationwide Building Society due to start this week

A £340 million pot will be distributed to 3.4 million eligible members of the building society.

Daily Record

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People on Carer's Allowance due extra £270 payment can report it missing this week

What to do and who to contact if the payment from Social Security Scotland did not arrive on June 9.

Daily Record

Universal Credit claimants set for cash boost worth up to £522 a month

The DWP will start to award the additional money from June 28

Liverpool Echo

Nearly a quarter of pupils are now eligible for free schools meals in England as figure rises again

Eligiblity figures have risen every year since 2018, now including over two million children

The Independent UK

Nearly one in four pupils in England eligible for free school meals

The figure has increased every year since 2018.

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DWP loans of up to £812 for people claiming certain benefits can be paid back over two years

An application decision could be received by email or text in as little as seven days.

Daily Record

New £55 payment this winter to help 400,000 people in Scotland with higher heating bills

Social Security Scotland has announced the qualifying period for the 2023/24 devolved winter payment.

Daily Record

DWP boss has big warning to benefit claimants in fraud message

'Our welfare system provides a safety net for many vulnerable people, but nobody should be allowed to abuse it'

Nottingham Post

DWP Universal Credit boost for parents on way at end of month

Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise by nearly 50 per cent in a few weeks

Bristol Post

People on Carer's Allowance could lose £307 a month if any of these changes are not reported

There are nine main changes in circumstances which all unpaid carers need to report to DWP.

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due payments of up to £1,059 each month

If you need help due to a disability or long-term health condition you may qualify for support through PIP or ADP.

Daily Record

DWP Universal Credit cash boost worth up to £522 to be paid to millions of parents

Claimants of the state benefit will see their maximum childcare payment rise almost 50% from June 28 - up to £1,630 each and every month depending on circumstances

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Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis' MSE website issues Universal Credit warning for 1.4million people

The latest MSE newsletter urged those claiming Tax Credits to check if they could switch over to Universal Credit as childcare support will be increased by up to£522 this month

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit claimants to get cash boost worth HUNDREDS this month - are you eligible?

Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% from June 20 up to £1,630 per month

Daily Record

Martin Lewis urges half a million people to check if they qualify for Carer's Allowance payments worth £4,000

The consumer champion warned eligible carers are missing out on the DWP benefit worth £76.75 each week.

Daily Record

DWP estimates 700,000 people on Tax Credits will be better off after migration to Universal Credit

More Tax Credits claimants will start the managed migration process to Universal Credit from September.

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Daily Record

People on Carer’s Allowance could see payments stop if they holiday outside the UK this year

The DWP have rules around holidays which could affect your entitlement if you are a regular traveller.

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit could face a penalty or court for not reporting any of these 14 changes

There are more than a dozen key changes in circumstances that must be reported to DWP.

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit claimants can get up to £812 extra cash

The money can be used to help with household costs among other things

Daily Record

Tax Credits warning to half a million people due renewal packs before next week

Two types of Tax Credits renewal packs will be issued by June 15.

Daily Mirror

'Absurd Universal Credit rules are pushing thousands more children into poverty'

Writing for the Mirror, Labour chair of the Work and Pensions Committee Stephen Timms demanded action as figures show there are now 4.2million children living in poverty

Daily Record

£270 one-off payment for Carer's Allowance claimants in Scotland due before this weekend

Thousands of unpaid carers will receive the money on June 9.

Nottingham Post

DWP cost of living payments including Universal Credit, DLA, PIP, ESA and Pension Credit could add up to £1,350

Five different payments are being given out by the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) in the 2023/2024 financial year and some people could get more than one

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