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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP could cut Universal Credit for 114,000 claimants after rule change

People may need to take part in 'work activities'

Nottingham Post

What are legacy benefits and why are they being replaced with Universal Credit?

The DWP has started to contact people about moving to Universal Credit

Evening Standard

Free school meals need to be immediately extended says government food tsar

Henry Dimbleby branded it "one of the best measures we can do", and said extending free school meals to families on Universal Credit is a "no-brainer" that could save the UK billions in the long run

Daily Mirror

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Martin Lewis issues update on cost of living payment for Universal Credit claimants

The Money Saving Expert explained the dates people can expect the support

Liverpool Echo

4 million kids live in households struggling to get enough to eat as food insecurity rises

One in four (26%) of households with children experienced food insecurity in September - such as skipping meals, eating less, or going hungry all day - according to research for the Food Foundation

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit could be cut as rule change affects 114,000 claimants

More than 100,000 people in part-time work could face a benefit cut if they fail to adhere to the new rules

Liverpool Echo

New calls for extra £325 cost of living payment and benefits to increase in line with inflation

Scope is also urging the UK Government to double the £150 disability cost of living payment.

Daily Record

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Universal Credit claimants can get 7 discounts and grants - council tax to water bills

People who claim Universal Credit can access plenty of other areas of help too, including cash towards heating their homes, finding jobs, lower water bills and more

Daily Mirror

Mansfield voters 'fed up' with politics as some call for Boris Johnson's return

Many said that Liz Truss was not doing enough to support the most vulnerable

Nottingham Post

People claiming any of these five benefits from DWP can get £15 fibre broadband from BT

BT is also offering its TV entertainment package for £6 per month in a limited-time offer.

Daily Record

DWP gives new response to petition calling for people on disability benefits to receive £650 payment

DWP was asked to revise its response to a petition calling for more cost of living support for disabled people.

Daily Record

DWP urged to introduce £25 weekly uplift immediately on all means-tested benefits to help with cost of living

Devolved ministers are also calling for the benefit cap and two-child limit to be abolished.

Daily Record

Firm which handled passport hotline lands £322m Universal Credit calls deal

'This is just another example of Government failure, which people up and down the country will pay for.'

Wales Online

How and when you might get a cold weather payment this year

Around four million people are eligible for the payment but it was only paid out six times last winter, none of them in the North East

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The National (Scotland)

In-work poverty two-thirds higher for Scottish women, ONS statistics reveal

THE number of women relying on Universal Credit while in employment is nearly two-thirds higher than for men, the Sunday National can reveal.

Daily Mirror

French firm fined for passport hotline failures handed £322m Universal Credit calls deal

French company Teleperformance was fined thousands of pounds after passport hotline chaos - but now the Government is paying it millions to handle calls from Universal Credit claimants

Manchester Evening News

Universal Credit warning as DWP told families could lose up to £1,000 a year

The government is due to make an announcement on benefit upratings at the end of the month

Wales Online

I asked people on the streets how they're coping and was met with terrified voices

'We’re just about paying the bills, we’ve got nothing left - I’ve got nothing left'

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Daily Mirror

Cold Weather Payments worth £25 return next month - how the scheme works explained

A scheme from the DWP called Cold Weather Payments kicks in next month, and means people on benefits in areas with freezing temperatures are in line for automatic payouts

Glasgow Live

13 ways to boost income by up to £3,000 before Christmas as bills soar

Many people mistakenly believe there is a stigma attached to claiming benefits, but it’s worthwhile noting that an estimated £15 billion state support from the DWP went unclaimed in 2021.

Chronicle Live

Exact temperature you should set your thermostat to keep warm and save money

More than half of homes are heated much more than they need to be - with households given advice on how to save on their energy bills

Glasgow Live

DWP may monitor your bank and social media account as part of fraud crackdown

As part of a crackdown on benefit fraud, the Department for Work and Pensions may be investigating your bank and social media accounts — here's what you need to know

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit benefit claimants can get 30 free things - including energy bills discount

Here is a list of things you can get for free in October if you claim benefits such as Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance and Pension Credit

Daily Record

13 ways to boost your income by up to £3,000 before the year ends

Quickly check if you qualify for benefits, a Council Tax Reduction or a TV licence discount.

Daily Record

Cutting benefits uprating could save UK Government £3bn but hit low income families with children hardest

The Resolution Foundation warns that three million households could lose more than £500 next year.

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