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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

New Universal Credit rules apply from today and could see benefits cut

Anyone not 'working enough' could now be sent to weekly meetings with a coach

Wales Online · Feb 27, 2023

DWP: Thousands face Universal Credit cuts as minimum wage rule hits payments

The latest Universal Credit rule change will hit 120,000 claimants who must earn more in wages or face sanctions

Chronicle Live · Feb 26, 2023

DWP could bring forward date that UK state pension age rises to 68

A phased increase in state pension age from 66 to 67 by 2028, and eventually 68

Nottingham Post · Feb 24, 2023

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Now council promises free school meals for secondary school pupils in poverty

Exclusive: Initiative to provide relief to thousands in new victory for Independent campaign

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

London borough promises free school meals for secondary school pupils in poverty

Southwark’s initiative is another victory for the Evening Standard’s special investigation into school hunger

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023

DWP Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payment dates for Easter and spring bank holidays

There are five bank holidays coming up within the next three months, with any benefit payments due on these dates likely to be paid on the last working day beforehand

Chronicle Live · Feb 23, 2023

Warning as 820,000 people could miss out on £900 cost of living payment

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said around 825,000 people could miss out on the payments because they earn "slightly" more than what you can to get Universal Credit

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023

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Thousands who miss out on DWP Cost of Living Payment 'will end up poorer than those who get it'

A think tank has slammed the payment as a 'crude patch' for dealing with long-running problems with the benefits system

Nottingham Post · Feb 23, 2023

New £50 winter heating payments start landing in bank accounts this week

Around 400,000 Scottish households will automatically receive the annual lump sum which replaces Cold Weather Payments.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Many Universal Credit claimants to miss out on DWP Cost of Living payments

Hundreds of thousands of people could be "better off earning less", a think tank has warned

Liverpool Echo · Feb 23, 2023

DWP: Easter and Bank Holiday payment dates for Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefit

There are six Bank Holidays in April and May alone

Bristol Post · Feb 22, 2023

More than 820,000 people on Universal Credit expected to miss out on new £900 cost of living payment

The first part of the means-tested cost of living payment is worth £301 and due to be made this Spring.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

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 · Feb 21, 2023

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 · Feb 21, 2023

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The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

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.

Chronicle Live · Feb 17, 2023

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

Nottingham Post · Feb 16, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023

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

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Nottingham Post · Feb 16, 2023

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.

Chronicle Live · Feb 15, 2023

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

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

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.

Chronicle Live · Feb 15, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

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

Liverpool Echo · Feb 14, 2023

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

Messages of support have flooded in for the family

Nottingham Post · Feb 14, 2023

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

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