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How the new DWP Universal Credit rule changes today may affect you

The government will enforce a new Administrative Earnings Threshold to encourage those on Universal Credit to either find more work or increase their current work hours

Manchester Evening News · Jan 30, 2023

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants hit by rule change today - what it means for you

The rule change will see the so-called Administrative Earnings Threshold (AET) increased from 12 hours to 15 hours and this will affect some 120,000 people claiming Universal Credit

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 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

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

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DWP - Not all Universal Credit claimants will qualify for new £301 Cost of Living payment

The first instalment of the £900 Cost of Living payment is due this spring

Nottingham Post · Jan 30, 2023

Not everyone on Universal Credit will get the new £301 cost of living payment

The first cost of living payment is worth £301

Liverpool Echo · Jan 29, 2023

New DWP rules come in within days for Universal Credit threshold

This is the second time the threshold has been raised.

Nottingham Post · Jan 28, 2023

DWP Universal Credit rule change warning which could see your benefits cut

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are being warned they will need to earn more or risk losing their benefits under new rules kicking in next week

Chronicle Live · Jan 27, 2023

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DWP benefits and cost of living payments in February

Here is what will be paid out over the course of February

Liverpool Echo · Jan 27, 2023

Martin Lewis urges people to claim free £600 payment - how to tell if you’re eligible

Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has said that people may be able to claim a free payment of £600 into their bank accounts saying "there is nothing anywhere even as close to as good as those terms".

Glasgow Live · Jan 27, 2023

Tory plan to woo stay-at-home mums back to work branded 'insulting'

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride is reportedly plotting moves to encourage stay-at-home mums to return to the office, including an advertising blitz and a letter writing campaign

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in January

State financial support forthcoming as millions continue to struggle this winter

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 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

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

New £50 winter heating payment due to be made this month - check if you qualify

The one-off annual lump sum replaces the £25 Cold Weather Payment from DWP in Scotland only.

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023

Parents on Universal Credit urged to claim back hundreds of pounds

Working mums, dads and carers can claim back up to 85% of childcare costs

Liverpool Echo · Jan 25, 2023

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Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Martin Lewis urges people on certain benefits not to miss out on annual bonus of up to £300

The Help to Save bonus scheme is only available to people on a low income claiming certain benefits.

Chronicle Live · Jan 25, 2023

Amazon customers can get £10 credit using photo deal before the end of January

Amazon Prime customers deal will give £10 credit voucher to spend on Amazon as part of their photo offer. Shoppers will need to back up photos by the end of January.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 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 · Jan 25, 2023

How to appeal PIP decision if your claim is rejected by DWP and you disagree

Personal Independence Payments are made to people who have long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities, and have difficulties carrying out everyday tasks

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Chronicle Live · Jan 25, 2023

Martin Lewis fan on Universal Credit receives free £600 after following his advice - here's how

The saving trick, involving the Help To Save scheme, was revealed on The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday evening

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in January

State financial support forthcoming as millions continue to struggle this winter

Liverpool Echo · Jan 24, 2023

Martin Lewis fan shares how she got £600 free cash

The woman, who claims Universal Credit, said she would recommend following the same tip

Nottingham Post · Jan 24, 2023

DWP shares photoshop fails from fraudsters' attempts to 'prove' they live in UK

The number of fraudulent claims increased dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic

Chronicle Live · Jan 24, 2023

Quick ways to check if you are missing out on DWP benefits or discounts to boost income

You can use an online confidential benefits calculator to see if you are eligible for any financial support - here's a round-up of ways to do this

Glasgow Live · Jan 24, 2023

Dumbarton man with epilepsy who has daily seizures ruled 'fit to work' by DWP

Ryan Connelly, 47, said his deteriorating condition has made it impossible for him to maintain his job, while the DWP has assessed him as having limited capability to work.

Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023

DWP says man who has daily epileptic seizures is fit to work

Ryan Connelly says his condition is deteriorating and means he can't work anymore

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