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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

‘Computer says no’: Rishi Sunak under fire for blaming ageing IT for failure to hike benefits

Experts dispute chancellor’s claim, arguing Universal Credit can – and has – been increased quickly

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

Martin Lewis’ MSE issues warning to 7million people missing out on extra money

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert has explained how up to £15billion worth of benefits cash is going unclaimed each year - but it only takes ten minutes to do a quick check online to see if you’re entitled

Daily Mirror · May 13, 2022

Thrill-seeking DWP chief goes to crisis cost of living summit straight from rollercoaster

Therese Coffey was accused of a 'jolly day out' after riding the Wicker Man at Alton Towers, the popular theme park which happens to be owned by a Conservative donor

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022

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Mum dressing baby in 'more and more clothes' to keep warm as energy bills soar

Greta Bubneliene, 29, from Seacroft, Leeds, is having to put more layers on her baby Lily as she can't afford to turn the heating up due to the cost of living crisis as energy prices soar

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022

'I’ve been dressing the baby with more and more clothes' says mum as energy bills double

The family say they are struggling to lead 'a normal life'

Wales Online · May 12, 2022

Struggling Leeds mum dressing baby in 'more and more clothes' to keep warm as energy bills soar

Greta Bubneliene has seen her energy bill double and says she's struggling to 'live a normal life'

Leeds Live · May 12, 2022

Ofgem boss warns of ANOTHER energy bill hike amid £3,000-a-year war

The news comes as a report has revealed 1.5 million UK households will struggle to pay food and energy bills amid a deepening cost-of-living crisis

Daily Record · May 11, 2022

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Disabled woman fears facing 'bigger battles' after forced switch to Universal Credit

Hannah Deakin says government shifting 'legacy benefits' claimants onto the one-size-fits-all Universal Credit system could easily backfire on disabled claimants

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022

Leeds woman on Universal Credit 'eating two meals a week' after her benefits are slashed

Millions of people across the UK are subject to these deductions from the Department for Work and Pensions despite the massive increases in the cost of living

Leeds Live · May 11, 2022

Increase Universal Credit by £25 a week and give one-off £250 payment, government urged

The call came from leading experts who have warned they believe more than 250,000 households will “slide into destitution” next year

Wales Online · May 11, 2022

Join us LIVE as our experts explain what the Universal Credit switch means for you

Mirror Money reporter Levi Winchester will be joined by Turn2Us senior welfare benefits specialist Anna Stevenson live on the Daily Mirror Facebook page today (May 12) at 1pm to answer your questions

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022

Universal Credit calculator shows if you'll be better or worse off under switchover

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has this week restarted its so-called “migration” process of transferring those on legacy benefits over to Universal Credit

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022

Universal Credit deductions leave woman with just £143 a month to live on

River Rose says she can only afford to eat two or three meals a week because of money being taken to pay back a loan and child tax credit overpayments

Wales Online · May 11, 2022

Martin Lewis advises 10 minute check for seven million could see £1,000 benefits windfall

One person revealed that they qualified earning £40,000 a year as a couple

Chronicle Live · May 11, 2022

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Daily Record · May 10, 2022

Legacy benefit claimants can get free support from trained advisors to help make Universal Credit claim

The Citizens Advice network will deliver ‘Help to Claim’ until March 2023.

Daily Record · May 10, 2022

Mum on Universal Credit hit with 'disgraceful' £400 fine after family day out

Jemma Martin, 31, had visited Skegness for an August bank holiday day out when her then-boyfriend and her two children, aged four and 18-months-old at the time.

Edinburgh Live · May 10, 2022

Martin Lewis' urgent warning to 2.6million people on benefits amid DWP switchover

More than 2.6million people on legacy benefits will start to be moved over to Universal Credit from this week in an automatic process that was previously halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Manchester Evening News · May 10, 2022

Martin Lewis warns a new Universal Credit system is coming that will leave Brits worse off

The Money Saving Expert has warned the government is going to move people onto a new system where they willearn substantially less amid a cost of living crisis

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Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

Millions of people could see benefits stopped if they miss Universal Credit deadline

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has this week re-started its “migration process” of moving people on old-style benefits over to Universal Credit - but not everyone will be better off

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

Martin Lewis issues warning to 2.6million people on benefits as DWP switchover begins

More than 2.6million people on legacy benefits will start to be moved over to Universal Credit from this week in an automatic process that was previously halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Liverpool Echo · May 10, 2022

Martin Lewis' warning to anyone on Universal Credit

The MSE founder has also given advice on how people on Universal Credit could get up to £1,200

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022

Meet the brave struggling parents who admit skipping meals to feed their children

Kate Worby and partner Charles Skudder look after their three kids but as the cost-of-living crisis tightens around families like their own they find themselves turning to increasingly desperate measures to get by

Daily Record · May 9, 2022

Legacy benefit claimants urged to watch out for change from today

Claimants should keep an eye out for a letter about the change

Liverpool Echo · May 9, 2022

Mum on Universal Credit fined £400 after taking kids on day out

Jemma Martin said she was 'threatened' by a bailiff after enjoying the bank holiday with her family

Chronicle Live · May 9, 2022

These six benefits are ending, if you get them you must switch to Universal Credit

The DWP is writing to people who still claim 'legacy' benefits including Job Seeker's Allowance, Child Tax Credit and Housing Benefit

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