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Discounts and freebies you can get if you’re on Universal Credit or benefits

When you claim Universal Credit or another Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit you could also be able to claim a significant amount of other freebies and discounts.

Daily Mirror

Gordon Brown demands ‘cruel’ DWP stops raid on 2 million benefit claimants

Government acting as ‘ruthless debt collector’ at time of hardship, says former Labour PM

The Independent UK

Why your pay might come in early this December - and reason it could be a bad thing

An early payment could help Christmas shoppers with their budgeting, but it could also cause some problems come January.

Daily Record

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Winter Heating Payment in Scotland and who is eligible for £50 cash boost

The Winter Heating Payment has replaced the Cold Weather Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Scotland, and has the same eligibility requirements.

Edinburgh Live

DWP update on £900 cost of living payment and who qualifies

Additional help for those on certain benefits

Nottingham Post

DWP Universal Credit claimants warned as January benefit could be cut

Working people who claim Universal Credit are urged to check this month's wages

Liverpool Echo

Gordon Brown's heartbreaking plea for DWP to stop benefits raid on 2million Brits

Writing in the Mirror, ex-PM Gordon Brown warns that toothpaste, nappies and toilet rolls are becoming 'luxury goods' for many families because they are being pushed into destitution by the Tory Government

Daily Mirror

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The dates that three DWP payments will land in bank accounts this month

Child Benefit Payments, Tax Credits and Universal Credit are three payments delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC that have different payment dates this month.

Glasgow Live

Woman's 'game changer' hack to stop you slipping on ice

The hack has been viewed more than 1.1million times

Liverpool Echo

DWP Universal Credit claimants urged to check Christmas pay to avoid benefits cut

If you're claiming Universal Credit, you could miss out on your payment as an early wage in December can register as a higher salary

Chronicle Live

DWP legacy benefit claimants could get £774 payment in landmark move

The DWP have been taken to court over their £20 Universal Credit 'top up', which was not offered to those on 'legacy' benefits.

Leeds Live

MPs back push to extend free school meals to all primary school children

‘Without urgent action, children face a bleak, hungry winter’, says Labour MP introducing expansion bill

The Independent UK

Thousands on Universal Credit urged to check Christmas pay to avoid benefits cut

Several employers across the country will be processing wages early in December - but if you’re claiming Universal Credit, it could mean you’ll miss out on your payment as your early pay can register as a higher salary

Daily Mirror

Mother living on £4 a week could be forced to put beloved dog down due to costs

Julie Harper has just £16 left from her Universal Credit once she pays for her home after losing her job at M&S during the pandemic.

The Independent UK

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Liverpool Echo

DWP warning as Universal Credit claimants could be hit with fines

The DWP has laid out 13 important changes that must be reported as soon as possible

Daily Mirror

Why your pay date might change this month - and this could be a bad thing

You might get paid early by your boss this month, due to Christmas and New Year - but while this might seem like a good thing, it does mean you'll need to make your money last longer

Nottingham Post

DWP: Christmas and New Year payment dates 2022-23 for Universal Credit, PIP, ESA and other benefits

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Chronicle Live

Forest Hall man is one of millions waiting to hear outcome of £1,500 DWP backpay case

Four people claiming legacy benefits back in court to appeal after losing court case about £20 uplift earlier this year

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Daily Mirror

Tory councils cut vital emergency cash for poorest people across the country

The average award in 2021/22 was £229 to ensure people plunged into direst poverty had food, heating and a roof over their heads. In England, it is up to each council to decide whether to provide the scheme

Nottingham Post

DWP claimants could each receive extra £774

A landmark challenge was brought by claimants to the Court of Appeal on Wednesday, December 7, over how they were treated by the department during Covid

Daily Mirror

Horrified teacher buys family food after realising ill student hasn't eaten for TWO DAYS

Rev Steve Chalke, who founded the Oasis Charitable Trust, told The Mirror of the heartwrenching emails he' regularly receives from school staff - as he called for Free School Meals to be extended

Daily Record

New £50 Winter Heating Payment will only go to people claiming certain benefits during qualifying week

The one-off payment replaces the £25 Cold Weather Payment from DWP.

Liverpool Echo

DWP claimants could soon be handed extra £774 each

A fresh appeal against Tory ministers could see people given hundreds in backpay

Liverpool Echo

DWP benefit claimants could be eligible for loan worth up to £812

The loan is to help pay for essential things or services

Daily Record

Simple ways to stay warm at home without having to put the heating on this winter

The UK Government is being urged to change Universal Credit and increase the basic rate of support to help people this winter.

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