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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

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

Nottingham Post

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

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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.

Daily Record

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

Bristol Post

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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Five steps to help prevent sleepless nights due to money worries before next pay day

A new study suggests finances are keeping nine in 10 people awake at night.

Daily Record

How inflation drop to 8.7% will impact your household budget, savings and mortgages over next few months

Some monthly mortgage repayments are expected to increase by around £200 a month this year.

Daily Record

More help for people making a new claim for Universal Credit or waiting for first payment

DWP has invested a further £22million in the ‘Help to Claim’ scheme delivered by the Citizens Advice network.

Daily Record

Date announced when people on Carer's Allowance will receive extra £270 one-off payment next month

The payment will be made automatically to unpaid carers in Scotland.

Daily Record

Millions of people on certain benefits urged not to miss out on annual bonus of up to £300

Help to Save offers an unbeatable 50 per cent bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over four years.

Daily Record

Check for unclaimed benefits or discounts to help top-up your household income before summer

An online benefits calculator can indicate whether you are missing out on extra support in around 10 minutes.

Daily Record

Carer’s Allowance set to be replaced by new devolved payment before end of this year

A full rollout of the new benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024.

Daily Record

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Daily Record

New call to increase Universal Credit pay rates for people in certain age group

The age threshold for the higher payment rate of Universal Credit standard allowance is 25.

Daily Record

Some people on Universal Credit may have to pay £650 cost of living support back to DWP

DWP estimates £330million of cost of living payments have been overpaid to people incorrectly receiving Universal Credit.

Chronicle Live

DWP and HMRC confirm bank holiday payment date changes including Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

The upcoming spring bank holiday in the final week of May means that many people on benefits will receive their payments early - here's the full list of who is affected

Daily Record

Child Benefit payments due to stop for some parents and guardians this week

If you fail to update your details in time, you may still be able to claim Child Benefit, but payments could be late.

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Chronicle Live

List of next DWP cost of living payments and when they will be paid into your account

A £301 cost of living payment has already been issued - here is a list of the remaining payments that are due to be made

Bristol Post

DWP sends urgent warning on when benefits will end for some claimants

Recipients of multiple legacy benefits will be moved to Universal Credit by 2024 as claimants warned to keep an eye out for a migration notice letter

Daily Mirror

Thousands of Tax Credit claimants to face major benefit changes from next week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that from April more people claiming Tax Credits only would receive letters inviting them to claim Universal Credit

Daily Record

New cost of living payment warning to 6m people due £150 lump sum next month

DWP will make the £150 disability cost of living payment between June 20 - July 4.

Daily Record

Nationwide to pay out £100 to more than three million people this month after record financial results

A £340 million pot will be distributed to 3.4 million eligible members.

Daily Record

DWP and HMRC confirm early payments for some people due State Pension or benefits next week

Scheduled payments including Universal Credit and Child Benefit due on the bank holiday will be paid early.

Nottingham Post

Martin Lewis advises urgent check for anybody earning less than £40,000

He said 1.25million people are missing out on Universal Credit every year

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