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SNP led Government urged to provide £100 a month benefits top up to young parents

EXCLUSIVE: Charities says under 25s are penalised by the Tory Government and want the SNP-Green Government to intervene

Daily Record · Aug 31, 2022

Tory welfare cuts penalising young parents, campaigners warn

THE impact of Tory welfare cuts on under-25s have been revealed in new figures showing more than half of children with young mothers are living in…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2022

Boost your income before October energy price hike by checking for extra benefits and discounts

To combat the cost of living crisis make sure you are maximising your income and not missing out.

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

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Skint dad-of-two living on £66 a week in one-bed council flat offered dream job

Dad-of-two Angel Blanco Lista shares a one-bedroom council flat with his wife Santana and children, with the family living on just £66 a week and relying on Universal Credit

Daily Mirror · Aug 30, 2022

UK Government told to match Scotland's cost of living support

THE UK Government has been told to match Scotland’s cost-of-living support and take urgent steps to prevent millions across the UK from being…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2022

DWP could boost Universal Credit by £25 a week under new plan

The extra cash will come as a lifeline to many struggling to get by amid the worsening cost of living crisis

Liverpool Echo · Aug 28, 2022

DWP told to boost Universal Credit payments by at least £25 a week

It comes after Ofgem announced an 80 per cent increase on energy bills

Manchester Evening News · Aug 28, 2022

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Call on DWP to increase Universal Credit and legacy benefits

"The scale of harm caused by these price rises needs to sink in"

Nottingham Post · Aug 28, 2022

The benefit payments worth hundreds you could be claiming in NI as cost-of-living rises

Families should make sure they are claiming everything they are due

Belfast Live · Aug 27, 2022

'Scandalous' - Government criticised after Northumberland woman went without food for five days

It comes as the energy price cap increased again

Chronicle Live · Aug 27, 2022

Martin Lewis warns of incorrect DWP Universal Credit payments

Claimants are urged to check their Universal Credit accounts

Nottingham Post · Aug 27, 2022

Brits earning £45,000 a year will struggle with energy bills, admits Chancellor

Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has admitted that even middle-earners in the UK making £45,000 a year are also set to struggle to get by this winter due to the spike in energy bills

Daily Mirror · Aug 27, 2022

Nadhim Zahawi: Middle earners will need urgent help through cost-of-living crisis

The Chancellor warned those on salaries of £45,000 a year will also need help to pay energy bills

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2022

DWP Universal Credit warning as thousands paid wrong amount

Problems can arise due to system delays in reporting your wages

Liverpool Echo · Aug 26, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022

Skint families 'send kids to school in dirty clothes' as cost of living soars

One mum's baby stayed in a too-small cot after she couldn't afford a bed. Another was stuck with a rodent infestation, said Save the Children as energy bills soar

Chronicle Live · Aug 25, 2022

Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert urges people on Universal Credit to check if they’ve been underpaid

The MoneySavingExpert consumer rights team has explained that a 'flaw' in the system could result in people receiving less Universal Credit cash

Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022

Martin Lewis’ MSE warns thousands on Universal Credit may have been underpaid - check now

The consumer rights website explained how information about your earnings could end up in the wrong assessment period due to a “flaw” in the system - and this could mean you get less Universal Credit

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

72% of disabled households plunged into debt by cost-of-living crisis – poll

83% of families with a disabled loved one believe the Government is not doing enough to support them, according to a new poll.

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The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Skyrocketing energy bills will create a ‘huge mental health crisis’ this winter, NHS leaders warn

Exclusive: Demand for mental health services has already soared in the last year

Glasgow Live · Aug 24, 2022

Money Saving Expert issues warning to employed Universal Credit claimants

Those who work and are on Universal Credit could be at risk of not being paid the benefit correctly - 41 per cent of those on Universal Credit are employed but MSE warn 20,000 people could be affected

Daily Record · Aug 24, 2022

Some Child Benefit and Tax Credits payments due next week will be made on a different day

Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance payments may change for some people.

Liverpool Echo · Aug 24, 2022

DWP Universal Credit claimants facing three-month payment delay

The wait for cash comes as the cost of living crisis worsens

Wales Online · Aug 23, 2022

DWP: Families could see Universal Credit payments cut within weeks

It is one of two benefits which could be cut at a time when many are struggling with the soaring cost of living

Daily Record · Aug 23, 2022

DWP emergency loans of up to £812 for people on certain benefits can be repaid over two years

An application decision could be received in as little as seven days.

Chronicle Live · Aug 23, 2022

Over two million DWP benefits claimants could get £1,500 in compensation

People who claim Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker's Allowance could be in line for the money if an appeal court judge rules in favour of claimants

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