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 · Feb 14, 2023
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 Liverpool Echo · Feb 14, 2023
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 Chronicle Live · Feb 13, 2023
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 Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023
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 Edinburgh Live · Feb 13, 2023
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 Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023
Business booming at shops selling 'grandma's wedding ring' Pawn shops have seen demand rise in the last year Liverpool Echo · Feb 12, 2023
£1,002 Universal Credit warning to claimants ahead of DWP rule change The changes mean claimants could face losing money. Nottingham Post · Feb 12, 2023
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. Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023
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 Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2023
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. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023
Leeds' Universal Credit hotspots where thousands survive on benefits As of December 2022, 74,005 people in Leeds were registered for Universal Credit Leeds Live · Feb 8, 2023
DWP Cost of Living payment news as specific groups will not receive £301 boost The details are explained Nottingham Post · Feb 8, 2023
New calls for £25 weekly uplift for people on Universal Credit and means-tested legacy benefits SNP MP David Linden also urged the DWP to extend the benefit cap to help families on a low income. Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023
Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023 New update for people due £50 Winter Heating Payment from this month More than 415,000 households across Scotland will receive the one-off payment over February and March.
Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023 15 ways to increase your annual income by up to £3,500 before summer Quickly check online if you qualify for benefits, a Council Tax Reduction or a TV licence discount.
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in February More state support will be paid out as millions continue to struggle this winter
Chronicle Live · Feb 7, 2023 DWP could owe 50,000 disabled people who were moved to Universal Credit money The revelation comes after a court ruling, in favour of two severely disabled men - who claimed that they were left hundreds worse off after seeing benefit changes
Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023 DWP could owe money to 50,000 disabled people who were moved to Universal Credit It comes after a court ruled in favour of two severely disabled men, who argued they were left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after their benefits were changed
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in February More state support will be paid out as millions continue to struggle this winter
Chronicle Live · Feb 7, 2023 DWP payment could see claimants on Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Tax Credits get an extra £500 The Sure Start Maternity Grant helps parents cover the cost of caring for a new-born child through a one-off lumper.
Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023 Specific group of people who will not receive new £301 cost of living payment due this Spring The £900 means-tested cost of living payment will be delivered in three lump sums over the next financial year.
Wales Online · Feb 7, 2023 Map shows households across UK that will get £900 cost of living payment Extra government support is coming to low-income households
Liverpool Echo · Feb 7, 2023 Universal Credit claimants could be owed £500 extra cash Thousands of people on DWP benefits could be entitled to the money
Daily Record · Feb 6, 2023 New DWP rule change this month for couples working 24 hours or more each week between them Cohabiting couples being paid at the adult National Living Wage rate see changes at the end of February.