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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

List of DWP benefit rises and cost of living payments coming in June

People on a number of benefits are set to receive more cash this month including Universal Credit, PIP, DLA, Carer's Allowance, Child Benefit, Pension Credit and State Pension

Chronicle Live

DWP confirms it will investigate 2 million Universal Credit claims

Millions of people receive the benefit across the UK

Nottingham Post

Self-employed Brits caught by Universal Credit 'trap' - as numbers DOUBLE in a year

The number of self-employed households receiving Universal Credit who are subject to the ‘Minimum Income Floor’ (MIF) – which cuts their benefit payments – more than doubled in a year to February 2023

Daily Mirror

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DWP June benefit payments confirmed including Universal Credit, PIP, pensions, DLA, and JSA

Benefit claimants faced a series of changes in May due to the three bank holidays in May, as payments were unable to be made on those days

Nottingham Post

Thousands of people on Carer's Allowance due to receive an extra £270 payment next week

More than 81,000 unpaid carers could be due the cash boost on top of their monthly allowance from DWP.

Daily Record

All the money, benefits, and energy bill changes coming in June

A wide range of financial changes will take place this month

Manchester Evening News

98% of Universal Credit sanctions were for missed interviews, DWP figures show

More than half a million people lost money because they failed to show up to mandatory appointments

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DWP confirms plans to investigate two million Universal Credit claims

The latest figures show around 5.8 million people across the UK currently receive Universal Credit which means around a third of these existing claims could be investigated by the DWP

Daily Mirror

Fears over DWP change to PIP payment leads to Government questions

Some have shared concerns that PIP could become means-tested

Nottingham Post

More help with childcare costs for families on Universal Credit

Government is to raise limits by 47 per cent for eligible parents

The Independent UK

Huge change to childcare help for people on Universal Credit from June

The Government wants to get more people into work

Wales Online

Working parents to get DWP childcare boost from next month

Parents who claim Universal Credit will get their childcare costs paid upfront as well as an increase in the amount they can claim

Chronicle Live

Parents on Universal Credit could get extra £522 at end of June

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to raise the amount in June

Liverpool Echo

Fresh approach to tacking poverty needed as costs spiral to £2.4billion a year

Record View says targeting resources in a way that prevents poverty levels spiralling even further would be a good place to start.

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Daily Mirror

DWP confirms exact date when Universal Credit claimants will get huge childcare boost

The amount parents can claim back from the DWP to cover childcare costs each month will rise to £951 for one child and £1,630 for two or more children from June

The Independent UK

More help with childcare costs for families on Universal Credit from end of June

The Government is to raise limits by 47%, meaning eligible parents can claim back up to £951 for one child and £1,630 for two or more children.

Bristol Post

DWP to check two million Universal Credit claims in major benefits review

The DWP's Targeted Case Review will check if people should receive Universal Credit and if they are receiving the right amount

Chronicle Live

Now Broadband customers to face price hike from July 5

Families are able to cancel with no penalties if they can find a better deal and Broadband Basics plan is not affected

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Belfast Live

DWP major changes planned for June as well as driving laws and energy prices

A number of new rules will start in the coming month

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit warning as half a million people have benefits cut due to sanctions

More than 540,000 people had their benefit payments reduced or stopped in the past year, according to figures

Manchester Evening News

The six changes affecting DWP benefits, energy bills and motorists this June and what they mean for you

Councils and the DVLA will be making some changes on the roads this June

Chronicle Live

Millions on Universal Credit get more time to claim £1,200 cash boost

Around 3m families are thought to be missing out on the money the Government will add under the Help to Save scheme

Liverpool Echo

DWP update as health assessments set for big changes

Work Capability Assessments could be scrapped as early as 2026 under new proposals

Nottingham Post

DWP warning as thousands to have benefits stopped amid Universal Credit switch

Those affected will receive a Migration Notice, which will inform them that their existing benefits or tax credits will be ending

Daily Record

10 reasons every person should check if they are due financial help from DWP this bank holiday

The bank holiday is the perfect time to check you are not missing out on benefits or discounts.

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