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Cost of living to hurl 1.3million Brits into poverty - even WITH energy bills freeze

The Legatum Institute, whose chief executive is a Tory peer, warned the number of people in poverty will rise from 13.9million in 2019/20 to 15.2million in 2022/23 - and would go much higher if bills are not frozen

Daily Mirror

DWP Universal Credit change this month to boost earnings of claimants

Details of the Government's "new approach"

Nottingham Post

People on Universal Credit 'skipping meals' due to cost of living crisis, says charity

More than a third said they had a gone a whole day without eating or had just one meal

Wales Online

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Record readers beg Liz Truss to fix energy crisis amid fears of crippling bills this winter

Scots want a freeze on fuel bills and a commitment to continue to support the working classes

Daily Record

Four in 10 Universal Credit claimants ‘skipping meals to survive’ – charity

A fifth of people surveyed for the Trussell Trust said they were unable to cook hot food this summer as they could not afford to use the cooker.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss Cabinet reshuffle in full: Meet the loyalists backed - and Sunak-backers sacked

The new Prime Minister was branded an 'imbecile' by one sacked minister's wife after ditching Sunak-backers Dominic Raab, Grant Shapps and Steve Barclay, and appointing allies Kwasi Kwarteng, Suella Braverman and Therese Coffey to top jobs

Daily Mirror

Who is Therese Coffey? Cigar chomping Health Secretary who snapped at Marcus Rashford

Therese Coffey, who was named as Heath Secretary by Liz Truss this afternoon, has said she would prefer that people didn't have abortions, voted against assisted dying and same-sex marriage and was branded "heartless" by Piers Morgan

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Liz Truss urged to reinstate £20-a-week Universal Credit uplift

The uplift was brought in to help people during the Covid pandemic

Wales Online

DWP estimates more than half of people on legacy benefits will be £220 better off on Universal Credit

The discovery phase of the managed migration process to Universal Credit is now underway in six council areas.

Daily Record

Every DWP payment date for cost of living support up to Christmas

All the dates we know set out

Nottingham Post

Universal Credit change could see thousands lose benefits

The new rules will also mean more compulsory job centre appointments and in-person reviews

Bristol Post

Universal Credit shakeup could mean thousands lose their benefits

New Universal Credit rules will also mean more mandatory job centre appointments and face to face reviews

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit change this month will make it tougher for 114,000 to claim benefits

Incoming changes to the Universal Credit system means more than 100,000 people in the 'light touch' system will be bumped into a higher category and have to do more to claim

Daily Mirror

Ways to save on childcare and after-school club costs as prices increase

A new analysis has shown costs have risen by more than £800 a year since 2010

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The Independent UK

6 ways to save money on the huge rises in childcare and after-school club costs

Childcare and financial experts tell Lisa Salmon the best ways for parents to keep costs down.

Evening Standard

What is the Help to Save scheme? Government-backed savings account helping people on Universal Credit

Everything you need to know about the Help To Save scheme

Chronicle Live

Tens of thousands of workers could go on strike in coming months in battle over pay, says union

Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite, says workers are 'simply no longer prepared to accept poverty wages'

Daily Mirror

'Humiliated' neighbourhood with 'no hope' has one of UK's highest unemployment rates

Residents of Gorton include those left homeless by a long-term inability to find employment and some who criticised a lack of support, although some felt they were better off being unemployed

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Chronicle Live

Christmas bonus on the way for millions who receive DWP benefits - check if you are eligible

The payment is to help people across the country with their costs over the festive period and will be paid into the bank accounts of those eligible automatically

Chronicle Live

DWP court date announced over Universal Credit bonus and legacy benefits backpay appeal

A court hearing is set to take place to challenge an earlier DWP decision not to give Covid top-up payments to people on legacy benefits

Manchester Evening News

The Greater Manchester streets where there are more unemployed people than anywhere else in the region

'It’s actually humiliating that I can’t work': The stories of trauma, ill health and loss of confidence in the system behind unemployment figures in one Greater Manchester neighbourhood

Daily Record

People on certain benefits or low income can now get fibre broadband for £15 each month

BT, Sky, Now Broadband and Virgin Media O2 social tariffs could help reduce monthly outgoings.

Liverpool Echo

Every DWP cost of living payment between September and Christmas

The package includes a £400 discount on energy bills

Manchester Evening News

When people can expect to get their second DWP cost of living payment

People receiving certain benefits or tax credits are entitled to two payments to help with the cost-of-living crisis.

Daily Record

Court date confirmed for legacy benefit claimants appeal over £20 weekly Universal Credit uplift back payments

Two million people on older-style benefits missed out more than £1,500 in extra DWP support during lockdown.

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