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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

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

Chronicle Live

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

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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

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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.

Daily Record

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

Daily Mirror

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.

The Independent UK

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

Bristol Post

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

Chronicle 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

Belfast Live

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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

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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.

Daily Record

People on a low income or certain benefits could be due cash help from their local council

Households missing out on cost of living payments may still qualify for financial help from their local council.

Daily Record

HMRC urges one million families to claim £500 tax-free boost every three months

Almost 38,500 families in Scotland received a £2,000 tax-free boost last year.

Daily Record

DWP shares whether PIP due to change when it becomes the only health assessment for benefits

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

Bristol Post

The DWP benefits to be paid early this week - including PIP and Universal Credit

It's the third and final May Bank Holiday this Monday

The National (Scotland)

Reversing Tory welfare policies 'would lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty'

REVERSING welfare reforms implemented by the UK Government since 2015 could lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty, the First Minister has said.

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