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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Managed migration to Universal Credit for people on Tax Credits to take place in all regions from September

Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit is set to be replaced by Universal Credit by the end of 2024.

Daily Record

DWP warns Universal Credit claimants to act over expected rent increases

Many are expecting rent increases as we head into the new financial year

Nottingham Post

DWP benefits crackdown sees Universal Credit payments slashed by up to £1000 a month

A new report has revealed that over 100,000 households are affected by the benefits cap, with anti-poverty charities making fresh calls for it to be scrapped

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Concern as NI legacy benefit claimants to be moved to Universal Credit

Claimants are concerned about falling into rent arrears, debt and having the IT skills and access to use the Universal Credit System

Belfast Live

DWP estimates thousands more people will qualify for next means-tested cost of living payment worth £300

More than 8.1 million households are expected to receive the second means-tested cost of living payment.

Daily Record

Top up benefits with cash saved from scrapping free school meals

Record View says it's a better choice to top up benefits like Universal Credit or the Scottish Child Payment, which go to people who are on low incomes.

Daily Record

DWP's cost of living payments to be examined in new fraud and error report

The DWP said its findings on the payments will be included in the report due to be published on May 11 as there is “public interest in these payments”

Nottingham Post

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Most people should have received the £301 cost of living payment by now, says DWP

Over seven million people have been paid their money in just eight days, but a few will have to wait up to May 17 to get theirs

Chronicle Live

One million Tax Credits claimants start to receive £301 cost of living payment today

Payments to people who claim legacy benefits come a week later than those get Universal Credit or other means-tested benefits

Chronicle Live

Older people making new claim for Universal Credit to get more intensive Work Coach support

People aged over 50 will receive tailored support from the DWP to remain or return to work.

Daily Record

DWP to introduce ‘Virtual Agent’ telephone system over next three years starting with Universal Credit

The move is designed to improve and support future demand on DWP telephony services.

Daily Record

DWP to release new fraud and error report on cost of living payments next week

The report will cover cost of living payments made throughout 2022.

Daily Record

DWP demanded Universal Credit claimant repay £8,600 but court clears her

She had repeatedly checked her benefits

Nottingham Post

How over a decade of Tory rule sparked the rise of food banks

MORE THAN a decade ago, Peter Fowler’s church opened a centre in Glasgow where people struggling with problems such as benefit delays could pick…

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Daily Mirror

Reason why some people have NOT seen their benefits increase this month

Universal Credit payments were increased by 10.1% on April 10, but some people are yet to see a rise in their benefit payments - Mirror Money explains why this is and when you should expect to see the rise

Daily Mirror

DWP criticised for not waiving Universal Credit debt caused by its OWN mistakes

The DWP was recently taken to court after ordering a single mother to pay back £8,600 worth of overpayments caused by internal mistakes

Glasgow Live

Glaswegians claiming benefits and Universal Credit to see payment changes amid bank holiday

People who claim certain benefits across the UK - including Glasgow - may see a change to when they are paid with three bank holidays coming up.

Daily Mirror

Warning as thousands could be denied £301 cost of living cash for breaking DWP rules

Under DWP rules, households will not be eligible for the £301 cost of living payment if they have a "nil award" during the qualifying week

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Nottingham Post

Universal Credit and benefit claimants hit by bank holiday payment shake-up

The bank holiday falls on May 1

Wales Online

DWP benefits and Universal Credit users face big payment changes today

12 types of benefits will be affected due to three bank holidays in May

Liverpool Echo

DWP warning as thousands on Universal Credit denied cost of living cash

Thousands have been denied support

Chronicle Live

DWP and HMRC benefits that stop being paid when you reach state pension age

Benefits including Universal Credit are among those that come to an end, however you could be eligible for other payments

Manchester Evening News

‘I was rejected from nearly 100 jobs and spent 18 months on benefits – now I’ve landed my dream job as a barrister’

Taz Aldeek finally achieved his dream after gaining experience at home and abroad

Nottingham Post

Thousands of DWP claimants could be denied Cost of Living support as punishment

Some claimant's may see their benefits cut to zero - meaning they won't be entitled to the cash

The Money Edit

HMRC tax credit renewal packs: act quickly to avoid losing benefit payments

Households receiving tax credits will be asked to confirm their details to ensure they continue to receive their entitlement. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss out on up to £3,480 a year

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