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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Martin Lewis hits out at ‘misunderstanding’ over Universal Credit claimants amid growing calls for rise

Money Saving Expert founder accuses commentators of framing debate as matter of ‘workers v unemployed’

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022

Low-income families set to receive at least £130 cash boost before October school holidays

Eligible families with children getting free school meals will also receive £130 per child in December.

Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022

Coronation Street's Mollie Gallagher announced for Dancing on Ice

Mollie is the fifth contestant announced for this year's show

Liverpool Echo · Oct 6, 2022

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Coleen Nolan's Emmerdale son Jake Roche living in her garage on Universal credit

The former Emmerdale star is not having a great time at the moment, telling one fan that he is "a failure".

Leeds Live · Oct 6, 2022

'The situation is worse than it ever was' - Lancashire residents tell how food banks are running dry

"Everybody who’s got money seems to want everything for nothing, but they’re not prepared to help those that haven’t, that are doing them the service."

Wales Online · Oct 6, 2022

DWP Cost of Living payment dates from now to Christmas

Full list of when you can expect your energy rebate, cost of living and winter fuel payments and more

Liverpool Echo · Oct 6, 2022

Coleen Nolan's son brands himself a 'failure' as he lives in his famous mum's garage

The star said he is living off Universal Credit, a far cry from the fame and fortune lifestyle he once lived

Irish Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

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ITV Loose Women's Coleen Nolan's pop and soap star son Jake Roche 'living off Universal Credit' in her garage

Jake is the youngest son of the Loose Women star and EastEnders favourite Shane Richie.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022

Coleen Nolan's son Jake Roche admits he's 'living off Universal Credit' in mum's garage

Fans rushed to his support

Nottingham Post · Oct 6, 2022

Eye-opening diaries show the reality of life for Greater Manchester families on benefits

In a week when the Home Secretary spoke of a ‘Benefits Street culture’ in the UK, three women from Greater Manchester have shared their diary entries to explain what life is really like for low income families.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022

Loose Women Coleen Nolan's Emmerdale son 'living off Universal Credit' in mum's garage

Jake Roche was supported by fans after the update

Liverpool Echo · Oct 5, 2022

DWP to offer 'budgeting' loans worth up to £812 for those on certain benefits

The money can be used if people would otherwise not be able to afford these products or services due to their current circumstances - but they will need to be claiming certain benefits.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 5, 2022

Coleen Nolan's pop star son Jake Roche 'living off Universal Credit' in his mum's garage

Jake shared his thoughts about his career on TikTok after one user asked him what he was up to these days.

Daily Record · Oct 5, 2022

The Mancunian Way: A £3 weekly shop

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Manchester Evening News · Oct 5, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Coleen Nolan's pop star son Jake Roche living off Universal Credit in a garage

Ex pop star and Emmerdale actor Jake Roche has dubbed himself a 'failure' after revealing that he is now living in his famous mum's garage and living off Universal Credit

Chronicle Live · Oct 5, 2022

North East groups warn PM against "cruel and avoidable" benefit changes

A wide range of business, education and charity groups have written to the Prime Minister and Chancellor to warn against real-term cuts to benefits

Glasgow Live · Oct 5, 2022

DWP Universal Credit claimants to receive £324 cash boost in November

People claiming Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions are set to receive a £324 cost of living cash boost next month, even if they only got 1p through the benefit

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Universal Credit claimants with families could lose £1,000 if Government waters down benefit

People on Universal Credit could get far less than expected next year if the Government changes the way that normal increases are worked out - and several top Tories hint that might happen

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Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Universal Credit claimants who already have a job 'should be working', top Tory moans

In eyebrow-raising claims, Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, said people who 'should be working' instead 'choose to top up their salaries with tax credits'

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

‘I can’t look at my bank’: The families reduced to debt and one meal a day

Mother takes on debt to buy school uniform for child, while 26-year-old man is walking three hours for hot meal

Daily Record · Oct 5, 2022

People on Universal Credit entitled to at least 1p during qualifying period will get £324 payment next month

More than 8 million eligible households are due to receive the cost of living payment from DWP.

Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Man's eczema is so severe water feels like acid and skin sheds like it's snowing

Brave Connor Simpson, from London, opened up about the excruciating pain and discomfort caused by his eczema and said it has even affected his relationships with his mum

Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Liz Truss MUST ditch welfare cuts to prevent a 'benefits bloodbath', says Gordon Brown

Writing for the Mirror, former Prime Minister Gordon Brown says Liz Truss must raise benefits by inflation - 'and worry more about millions on the breadline than millionaires in the boardrooms'

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Benefit cuts don’t make sense if you want growth, says Iain Duncan Smith

The Conservative former leader and work and pensions secretary argued that Universal Credit and growth go hand in hand.

Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Michael Gove ramps up pressure on Liz Truss to widen free school meals scheme

The Conservative former Education Secretary said all primary pupils should get free school dinners 'in an ideal world' - and right now Liz Truss must extend provision to all households on Universal Credit

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