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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

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

Chronicle Live · Jun 7, 2023

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 · Jun 7, 2023

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 Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

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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 · Jun 7, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023

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 · Jun 6, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023

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Universal Credit claimants can get up to £812 extra cash

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

Liverpool Echo · Jun 6, 2023

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 Record · Jun 5, 2023

'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 Mirror · Jun 5, 2023

£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.

Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023

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

Nottingham Post · Jun 5, 2023

600,000 more children thrown into poverty as Tories cut Universal Credit payments

Research by the End Child Poverty Coalition revealed the total number of kids living in poverty soared to 4.2million in 2021-22 as the government axed the £20-a-week boost to UC

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2023

One in five children from Northern Ireland living in poverty

Campaigners have said they are gravely concerned by the figures

Belfast Live · Jun 4, 2023

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Nottingham Post · Jun 4, 2023

DWP PIP summer warning as payments could be stopped

DWP guidance states 'this change may affect the claimant’s entitlement to PIP'

Chronicle Live · Jun 3, 2023

DWP cost of living payments for Universal Credit, DLA, PIP, ESA and Pension Credit claimants could reach £1,350

Cost-of-living payments to people receiving a range of different benefits could really help families out this year.

Chronicle Live · Jun 3, 2023

Five things you may not know about Universal Credit - including not always having to look for a job

From complicated rules on jobs to the "managed migration" of older benefits, the Universal Credit system can be complex.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

More than 20,000 people support new proposals to pay mortgage through their wages before any deductions

The payments would come off before any tax or National Insurance was deducted, similar to workplace pensions.

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Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

Low-income families urged to apply for one-off £294 payment to help cover costs of children starting school

School Age Payment applications are now open until the end of February next year.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

Universal Credit pay boost of up to £522 for working parents due from end of this month

Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise to up to £1,630 per month from June 28.

Chronicle Live · Jun 1, 2023

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

Nottingham Post · Jun 1, 2023

DWP confirms it will investigate 2 million Universal Credit claims

Millions of people receive the benefit across the UK

Daily Mirror · Jun 1, 2023

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

Nottingham Post · Jun 1, 2023

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

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023

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.

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