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DWP Universal Credit sanctions to be 'tightened' by Jeremy Hunt in 'back to work' budget

TUC general secretary Paul Novak says proposals to ramp up use of sanctions is 'worrying' but welcomes greater childcare support as 'long overdue'

Wales Online

Give parents more free childcare in next week's Budget, voters demand in poll

Around six in 10 believe the Tories should massively expand free childcare to one and two-year-olds in England, according to the Redfield & Wilton poll for the Sunday Mirror

Daily Mirror

DWP: The people on benefits who will not receive £301 cost of living payment due this spring

Millions of people are waiting to find out the qualifying period and payment window.

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Universal Credit claimants could wait until April 2024 for DWP to fix pension record fault

Government admit operative system could take another year to put right

The Independent UK

DWP admits state pension error affecting Universal Credit claimants 'STILL not fixed'

Lost National Insurance credits can mean people could get less state pension when they retire or they could waste money buying top-ups they don't need

Daily Mirror

People finding it difficult to pay bills this month urged to seek free advice from charity

We also have a guide on how to ask your energy provider for help if you are struggling to pay heating bills.

Daily Record

Half of mums have cut working hours due to childcare costs

47% of parents said they had had to turn down work because they wouldn't be able to afford childcare

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Half of mothers have cut working hours due to childcare costs, survey suggests

Save the Children is calling on the Government to introduce a grants-based scheme to cover upfront childcare costs.

The Independent UK

DWP Universal Credit could be increased by £25 a week under new plan

MPs have called on the DWP to uplift benefits

Liverpool Echo

People with savings urged to make most of tax allowances before changes in new financial year

Changes to personal tax allowances mean that more savers will be liable for tax on their investments.

Daily Record

Finance expert warns some working people could end up paying more tax from April

The freeze on income tax thresholds could see high-earners paying more tax on their salary.

Daily Record

DWP shares full list of jobcentres taking part in new Universal Credit pilot scheme due to rule change

Thirteen jobcentres in Scotland are taking part in the pilot scheme including Glasgow, Paisley and Renfrew.

Daily Record

DWP urged to consider providing dedicated financial help for people on a low income living alone

Using an online benefits calculator is the quickest way to check for unclaimed financial support.

Daily Record

Specific groups of people on benefits who will not receive £301 cost of living payment due this Spring

The first part of the £900 means-tested cost of living payment is due in the new financial year.

Daily Record

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Chronicle Live

Pensions deadline put back to July 31 after DWP flooded with demand

Phone lines jammed as cut-off date approached for people to plug any gaps to ensure they got a full state pension

Nottingham Post

DWP should introduce £25 weekly uplift to Universal Credit and legacy benefits, MPs say

Lib Dem and SNP MPs said the Government should reintroduce the uplift given to Universal Credit claimants during the pandemic

Nottingham Post

DWP urged to introduce new £25 weekly uplift for Universal Credit and legacy benefit claimants

“Poverty breeds worse health outcomes", the MP said

Nottingham Post

DWP Cold Weather Payment - another cash boost could be due as temperatures across Notts drop

The forecast for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire over the next few days could see temperatures as low as -3

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The Independent UK

Reality of how cost of living crisis impacts children laid bare in shocking new report

23 per cent of parents reported difficulties providing food for their family due to rising costs in the last four months, up from 3 per cent in October 2022

Bristol Post

DWP: New payment rates for Universal Credit, Child Benefit, PIP and more from next month

But most people won't see a difference until May

Daily Record

DWP urged to introduce new £25 weekly uplift for people on Universal Credit and legacy benefits

Scottish Lib Dem MP Wendy Chamberlain also called for reforms to the Carer’s Allowance benefit.

Chronicle Live

New DWP payment rates for Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and other benefits from April

Here's the full list of payments from the Department for Work and Pensions and HM Revenue and Customs - and how much they will increase next month

Daily Record

Boost your income before financial year ends by checking for unclaimed benefits, discounts or tax breaks

The new financial year begins on April 6 but there is still time to claim discounts and rebates for 2022-23.

Manchester Evening News

Cold weather payments to run out in a few weeks - this is how to claim

Temperatures are forecasted to plummet across the UK this week which could result in extra cash for some people

Nottingham Post

DWP payment rates for PIP, State Pension, Universal Credit and other benefits from April

HMRC has also confirmed the new payment rates and thresholds for Tax Credits

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