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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP error sees thousands of benefit claimants owed £2.6 billion

Overpayments also reached their highest rate ever

Nottingham Post · Jun 9, 2022

Two quick ways to cancel Universal Credit if you find a job this summer and avoid overpayments

Overpayments for Universal Credit have reached their highest levels to date and total £5.9 billion.

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2022

Thousands of Universal Credit and pension claimants owed £2.6billion due to DWP error

The DWP underpaid 1.2% of benefits in the year to April 2022

Liverpool Echo · Jun 9, 2022

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DWP error sees thousands of benefit claimants owed £2.6 billion - full list of those eligible

Claimants across the UK on benefits such as Universal Credit and state pensions have been underpaid due to errors made by the Department for Work and Pensions

Chronicle Live · Jun 9, 2022

West Lothian facing mountain of debt and rent arrears following Universal Credit roll-out

Rent arrears have soared and some debt may eventually be written off

Daily Record · Jun 8, 2022

Thousands on Universal Credit will miss out on £650 cost of living payment

To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2022

Thousands of benefit claimants owed £2.6billion after DWP error - list of people affected

Many claimants on benefits like Universal Credit have not been paid enough in benefits due to errors, with some having the exact opposite problem and facing clawbacks by the DWP

Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2022

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Martin Lewis explains what to do if you receive threatening debt letters

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis explained what to do if you are receiving threatening debt letters.

Liverpool Echo · Jun 8, 2022

Universal Credit claimants hit with benefit sanctions doubles

The Public Law Project said the penalties could be 'disastrous' for people’s mental health

Wales Online · Jun 8, 2022

Martin Lewis says bank account will pay out £1,200 in free cash to eligible Brits

Help to Save is a type of savings account available to low income workers claiming Universal Credit or Working Tax Credit. It is run by the Government and offers a bonus of 50p for every £1 you save - this means you're getting a 50 per cent return on your…

Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2022

Martin Lewis urges people to check if they can get £1,200 from 'unbeatable' bank account

The financial guru says that only certain people are allowed to open this account - here are more details about how it works

Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2022

Tax Credits warning to more than 2m people renewing their claim before deadline next month

Certain changes in circumstances could trigger a move to Universal Credit.

Daily Record · Jun 8, 2022

Martin Lewis' message to people on Universal Credit or other benefits

The Money Saving Expert website founder told of an "unbeatable" bonus scheme created by the government

Liverpool Echo · Jun 8, 2022

Martin Lewis says Universal Credit 'Help to Save' bank account that pays out £1,200 in free cash is 'unbeatable'

The Money Saving Expert warned customers have to meet certain criteria

Wales Online · Jun 7, 2022

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Nottingham Post · Jun 7, 2022

DWP Universal Credit claimants can get 'unbeatable' £1,200 bonus through saving account

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has detailed the scheme

Manchester Evening News · Jun 7, 2022

Martin Lewis says 'unbeatable' bank account will pay out £1,200 in free cash

The Money Saving Expert has warned that only certain people are allowed to open one

Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2022

West Lothian facing mountain of rent arrears fuelled by benefit roll-out

Rent arrears in the Whitburn and Blackburn ward have surged by more than £100,000 in a year, driven by the roll-out of Universal Credit.

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2022

Martin Lewis urges people on Universal Credit or other benefits to look into £1,200 DWP bonus scheme

People receiving Working Tax Credits or Child Tax Credit may also be eligible for the scheme too.

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Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022

Martin Lewis explains how millions of people on Universal Credit could get free £1,200

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis flagged the Help to Save account in a tweet published to his 1.5million Twitter followers. Help to Save is a type of savings account available to low income workers

Chronicle Live · Jun 6, 2022

Cost of living: Little-known cash you can get to help you get a job

Money can be used for childcare, uniform or work tools but you'll have to apply for it and you won't get it automatically

Chronicle Live · Jun 6, 2022

Is £650 cost of living payment per person or per household and when will I get it?

Whether or not you get the £650 payment for yourself or have to split it depends on how you claim benefits, the DWP says

Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2022

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants warned they won't get £650 cost of living cash

Claimants of benefits like Universal Credit will only get £650 if they have a joint claim, as government rules mean two people are treated as one for energy bill help

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2022

Boost your income before October energy price hike by checking eligibility for benefits, discounts or reductions

Make sure you are maximising your income and not missing out on additional support.

Chronicle Live · Jun 6, 2022

Parents slam 'shameful' meals at County Durham school and say children are going hungry

The school dinners offered at Wyvern Academy have been criticised by parents and calls have been made for changes to the menu

Wales Online · Jun 6, 2022

Millions of households to start receiving £650 Cost of Living payment within weeks

The payment schedule has been outlined with claimants due to receive the first half of the payment from July

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