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Almost a quarter of UK households run out of money for essentials most months

Two thirds of people surveyed in a new study also argue that Government is 'not doing enough' to tackle cost-of-living crisis

Wales Online

Nearly one-quarter of households often run out of money for essentials – survey

The findings come as Macmillan Cancer Support warned that patients were resorting to selling possessions and using loan sharks to make ends meet.

The Independent UK

London to extend free school meals to all primary school pupils for one year

It is estimated the move will save families in London around £440 per child across the programme.

The Independent UK

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Universal Credit claimants could lose £1,000 under DWP trial

Intensive two-week programme aimed at getting claimants back into the workplace is currently being piloted in four areas

Chronicle Live

DWP 10-day countdown as thousands of workers set to receive addition support

"It is important that we continue to deliver targeted support," said the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Nottingham Post

Brits on PIP payments could lose benefits if they stay on holiday for too long

Benefits claimants must meet certain criteria when it comes to holidays, or else they risk losing out on Personal Independence Payments, the Department for Work and Pensions has warned

Daily Mirror

DWP Universal Credit claimants receive 'hilarious' requests to prove entitlement to benefits

During lockdown some evidence checks for new Universal Credit claimants were relaxed due to jobcentres being closed and face to face appointments not being possible.

Nottingham Post

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Employment and Support Allowance: What is the difference between the two types and who qualifies?

The benefit is for those with disabilities or health conditions that affect their ability to work

Chronicle Live

People claiming certain benefits may be able to borrow an extra £812 from DWP

An application decision could be received by email or text in as little as seven days.

Daily Record

Claim that DWP 'used secrets and lies' to try to recover mum's Universal Credit overpayment

Judge rules mother does not have to repay £8000 after she brought the error to the DWP's attention at least four times

Chronicle Live

Universal Credit rule change could see benefit claimants lose over £1,000

Recipients of state support could be fined for failing to attending intensive two-week employment course

The Independent UK

Family dealt second blow after baby born with life-threatening condition

Messages of support have flooded in for the family

Liverpool Echo

New DWP rates for Universal Credit, State Pension and other benefits from April 2023

The benefits uprating will see Universal Credit payments rise by £33.83 for some people - check out the full list of new rates below

Nottingham Post

DWP cost of living spring payment: Those not eligible and why

Almost 551,000 Universal Credit claimants missed out on the first cost of living payment of £326 last summer because of a 'nil award'

Bristol Post

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Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit warning as claimants could lose hundreds of pounds a month

People on Universal Credit could miss out on as much as £1,002 according to new DWP rules

Chronicle Live

Northumberland County Council bosses defend 7% hike in council tenant rents

The increase is proposed as part of the council's budget for the coming year

Daily Mirror

Mum wrongfully told she has to pay £8,600 back to DWP after 'multiple mistakes'

The DWP mistakenly told the mum of two that her Universal Credit payments were accurate multiple times and due to this, the High Court ruled that the claimant did not need to pay over £8,000 back

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian set to slash £1m from welfare payments in budget

The council backed up its allocation from the Scottish Welfare Fund with an extra £1m in the last year. As things stand a repeat of that is unlikely

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Daily Mirror

Universal Credit claimants could lose over £1,000 thanks to DWP rule change trial

Currently, those on Universal Credit looking for work usually meet work coaches once a week for the first three months, then every two weeks after this point however the DWP may introduce new rules which will change this

Liverpool Echo

Business booming at shops selling 'grandma's wedding ring'

Pawn shops have seen demand rise in the last year

Nottingham Post

£1,002 Universal Credit warning to claimants ahead of DWP rule change

The changes mean claimants could face losing money.

Daily Record

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

HMRC has also confirmed the new rates and thresholds for Child Benefit and Tax Credits.

Chronicle Live

DWP announces Jobcentres in Sunderland, Metrocentre and Blyth to close by end of March

Three North East sites are among the first 20 temporarily set up during pandemic to close their doors for good

Daily Record

People only claiming Carer's Allowance may not qualify for new £301 cost of living payment due this Spring

Unpaid carers cannot directly qualify for the £900 cost of living payment unless they are also claiming a means-tested benefit.

Leeds Live

Leeds' Universal Credit hotspots where thousands survive on benefits

As of December 2022, 74,005 people in Leeds were registered for Universal Credit

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