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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

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

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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

Wales Online

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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'

Chronicle Live

'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

Daily Mirror

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

Chronicle Live

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

Manchester Evening News

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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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Daily Mirror

Man fighting for life after falling off 50ft roof during protest over benefits payments

Joseph McAteer, 36, fell from the roof of the former Fishergate Baptist Church in Preston, Lancashire, while protesting against the DWP and is now fighting for his life

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit, ESA and JSA cost of living warning over payment gap

Analysis shows thousands of people will see energy costs 'wipe out' their income unless more is done

Wales Online

First £326 Cost of Living Payment to land in bank accounts from today for those on tax credits

The Government is issuing extra help to some people

Nottingham Post

10 money changes for September including £326 cost of living payment

Dates and details explained

Liverpool Echo

Ten money changes coming in September including cost of living payments

To help you keep on top of the latest money changes, we’ve rounded up ten financial updates to expect in September

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Universal Credit claimants among most likely to be impacted by crackdown

According to new research, Glasgow is among the regions in Scotland most likely to be affected by a potential crackdown on Universal Credit by the next UK Prime Minister

The National (Scotland)

SNP urged to raise child poverty payment by 300 per cent to mitigate Tory policy

THE Scottish Government has been urged to provide an extra £100 a month for young parents penalised by Tory benefit rules ...

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