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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 · Jan 17, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2023

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

Nottingham Post · Jan 17, 2023

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

Including how many are currently due in Bristol

Bristol Post · Jan 17, 2023

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

Chronicle Live · Jan 17, 2023

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

Manchester Evening News · Jan 17, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

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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

Chronicle Live · Jan 16, 2023

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

Bristol Post · Jan 16, 2023

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 · Jan 16, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023

Brits 'need minimum living income' says Tory think tank

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

Wales Online · Jan 15, 2023

DWP urgent warning over cost of living payment scam

Three payments totalling £900 will be paid directly into bank accounts, starting from spring 2023

Bristol Post · Jan 15, 2023

Universal Credit and what 'light touch' category means for DWP benefit claimants

People who claim Universal Credit may be put into groups known as 'light touch' - here is more information about what it means

Chronicle Live · Jan 14, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

All the Universal Credit and benefit changes coming in 2023 - and how they affect you

A whole raft of changes to the benefits system is set to come over the next 12 months and if you are claiming a DWP benefit then you should be aware of what they are

Edinburgh Live · Jan 13, 2023

Edinburgh amongst 'worst' places to live in Scotland as capital makes dreaded list

Residents shared their thoughts on living in the capital, and some comments were pretty brutal, with an East Lothian town also making the unwanted 'top 10' list.

Glasgow Live · Jan 13, 2023

Universal Credit monthly payment updated rates from April 2023 - full list

Rates will increase as the new financial year approaches, with claimants seeing a 10.1 per cent rise in their payments. Here is everything you need to know and the new amounts from April.

Chronicle Live · Jan 13, 2023

16 DWP and HMRC benefits that could give you extra money - check which ones you can claim

Here is a list of benefits you could claim if you are struggling financially during the current cost of living crisis - see if you are entitled to any of them

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Edinburgh Live · Jan 13, 2023

The new Universal Credit monthly payment rates to come into place in April 2023

Those who claim Universal Credit will have their payments increased from April 2023 onwards, in line with the inflation rate of 10.1 per cent - once the new financial year begins.

Chronicle Live · Jan 13, 2023

DWP major benefit payment changes in pipeline for millions of sick and disabled people

Ministers said to be considering reform of fit-for-work tests and letting people keep some of their benefits if they return to work

Liverpool Echo · Jan 13, 2023

DWP plans benefits shake up for disabled and sick claimants

Fit-for-work tests could be ditched in their current form as part of the changes

Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023

16 DWP benefits that could boost your income during the cost of living crisis

It's never been more important that you check what you are entitled to claim as during the current cost of living crisis, the extra cash or discount you could get may really help

Edinburgh Live · Jan 12, 2023

Universal Credit claimant commitments, what they are and what is needed

When people agree to claim Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions, they also have to accept a claimant commitment as part of the benefit.

Nottingham Post · Jan 12, 2023

DWP Universal Credit payment rates from April 2023 confirmed

A rise is on the cards

Nottingham Post · Jan 12, 2023

Major shake-up of DWP benefits that 'worries' campaigners planned for millions

The details are still be be nailed down

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