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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

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

Some Universal Credit claimants may not qualify for new £301 cost of living payment due this Spring

More than eight million eligible households are expected to receive the first part of the £900 cost of living payment.

Daily Record

Full list of benefits increasing by 10.1% - including Universal Credit and state pension

From April 10, millions of Brits on benefits and Universal Credit will receive a payment boost to keep in line with September's inflation rate of 10.1% - read the full list here

Daily Mirror

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DWP expected timeline for 2023 Cost of Living payments

Here's when to expect the cash boost

Nottingham Post

New DWP Child Benefit, PIP, Universal Credit, State Pension and other benefit weekly increases

The new rates have been confirmed

Nottingham Post

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payments set to increase as new weekly rates unveiled

The rates will rise in line with inflation

Liverpool Echo

DWP legacy benefits claimant will not receive £20 uplift as Appeal Court dismisses case

Lawyers argued they faced the same financial pressures as those on Universal Credit so they should have been treated the same

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DWP issues Universal Credit warning about 'phantom' payments

'Phantom' payments could leave claimants out of pocket. They could even have to repay overpayments

Wales Online

Families urged to check if they are eligible for 16 DWP benefits

As the cost of living crisis continues, Martin Lewis has previously warned that families could be missing out on large sums of money that they are entitled to

Nottingham Post

Food prices hit 45-year high despite inflation easing in the UK

The rate of inflation fell in December, mostly triggered by a drop in fuel prices, but food and drink price inflation soared again

Chronicle Live

Sky makes it easier for customers on benefits to get cheaper broadband

Sky has signed up to the DWP's eligibility tool, so customers no longer have to provide evidence they are eligible for discounted internet

Chronicle Live

Millions of benefit claimants to miss out on £720 in backdated payments after court ruling

The Department for Work and Pensions was taken to the High Court by four legacy benefit claimants

Nottingham Post

8 DWP changes to Universal Credit and benefits in the UK for 2023

UK residents will see 8 changes to the system - although not all will impact Notts residents

Nottingham Post

Legacy benefit claimants will not receive £20 weekly uplift back payments following new appeal outcome

The legal appeal over the £20 Universal Credit uplift during the pandemic has been dismissed.

Daily Record

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Daily Mirror

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Nottingham Post

DWP Universal Credit warning as thousands of claimants receive 'phantom' payments

Here's what to do if you think you've received a 'phantom' payment

Bristol Post

Cold Weather Payments - what are they and who can get them?

Including how many are currently due in Bristol

Chronicle Live

DWP issues urgent scam warning to anyone receiving £301 cost of living payments

Fraudsters are trying to target people who may be eligible for cost of living payments - here's what the Department for Work and Pensions has said

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Manchester Evening News

When £25 Cold Weather Payments are due, eligibility and how to check

As temperatures begin to plummet across the country, it may be worth seeing if you are eligible for compensation

Daily Record

Full list of new DWP weekly payment rates from April for PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

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

Chronicle Live

Warning as thousands of DWP Universal Credit claimants are receiving 'phantom' payments

'Phantom' payments can leave workers out of pocket - or land them with overpayments that have to be repaid later

Bristol Post

DWP makes 8 changes to Universal Credit and benefits in 2023

Working hours, meetings with work coaches, benefit caps and more people moving over to Universal Credit are some of the changes for the next 12 months

Daily Record

Managed migration to Universal Credit set to start for people on certain benefits next year

DWP estimates some 800,000 ESA cases will remain after 2024/25 planned moves are completed.

Daily Record

Top social tariff broadband deals which could save people on a low income up to £180 this year

New DWP scheme now makes it easier for Sky customers to switch to £20 broadband deal.

Wales Online

Brits 'need minimum living income' says Tory think tank

The report also suggest a new “contribution element” be added to Universal Credit

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