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Benefit deductions should be stopped until inflation falls, say MPs

Committee calls for ‘breathing space’ for millions whose universal credit is docked to repay advances, debts or overpayments

The Guardian - UK

Benefit deductions forcing cash-strapped families to food banks, report finds

A report by the Commons Work and Pensions Committee called on the Government to pause automatic payments until soaring inflation is back under control

Daily Mirror

Pause deductions from benefits to help tackle cost of living crisis, say MPs

Work and Pensions Committee says the clawbacks should only be restored when inflation reduces or if benefits are increased to reflect the cost of living

Wales Online

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Pause deductions to benefits to give ‘breathing space’ on cost of living – MPs

Automatic payments taken out of people’s benefits should be halted as claimants battle soaring costs, the Work and Pensions Committee said.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak pledges to scrap VAT on energy bills in massive tax U-turn

Ex-Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the measure would save the average household around £160 in the next year - but critics said it was a massive climbdown after he opposed tax cuts

Daily Mirror

Sunak promises to scrap VAT on fuel bills if PM in dramatic U-turn

Year-long cut to help tackle cost of living crisis announced as contender battles to remain in leadership race against Truss

The Guardian - UK

Sunak pledges to cut VAT on energy bills under ‘winter plan’

The move is part of the former chancellor’s “winter plan” to tackle inflation and the cost-of-living emergency.

The Independent UK

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DWP asking thousands of Universal Credit claimants to pay back money received during pandemic

Reports suggest the government is attempting to claw back around £500 million paid to benefit claimants during the coronavirus pandemic

Manchester Evening News

Money Saving Expert share the best banks to include travel insurance in their package

Travel and financial experts are urging holidaymakers to make sure they get travel insurance and the team at MoneySavingExpert have shared their top picks for families and over 65s.

Glasgow Live

Drivers warned over certain driving licence that adds £1,400 onto car insurance

As costly has owning a car is, unfortunately some people will find their insurance more expensive that others depending on their driving licence amongst other factors.

Glasgow Live

Lulu says Glasgow 'has to' host Eurovision as city officially launches bid

Former Eurovision winner Lulu has said that next year's competition "has to" be held in Glasgow after it was revealed that the city has officially launched a bid

Glasgow Live

DWP confirm Universal Credit claimants could see rise in payments from April 2023

A Minister from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that claimants will find out if their Universal Credit will increase in November. But if it does increase in line with inflation, they won't see it until next year.

Glasgow Live

People claiming PIP do not need to report any of these six changes to DWP this summer

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP.

Daily Record

HMRC warns more than 200,000 people risk having benefits stopped with just days left to renew

The deadline for renewal is the last day of July, meaning claimants have less than a week left to apply

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Daily Record

People making new claim for JSA to attend DWP face-to-face interview to prove identity

People will be invited to attend the interview after they have made a new claim for the benefit.

Daily Record

People claiming new Adult Disability Payment may also qualify for huge range of other benefit top-ups

An award for Adult Disability Payment is worth between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks.

The Independent UK

Some pension schemes would get better protections under DWP proposals

Defined benefit schemes will be required to have long-term plans set out in a funding and investment strategy, under proposed measures.

Nottingham Post

2 Nottinghamshire bank branches confirm they will close

They're two of 66 bank branches to shut across the UK

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Chronicle Live

DWP: The Cost of Living £326 payment reference to look for in your bank account

You can search for the payment reference in your bank account to see if you have received the first instalment of the £650 Cost of Living payment

Nottingham Post

DWP tells thousands of Universal Credit claimants to return pandemic payments

They've been told they were not eligible for the payments

Chronicle Live

Universal Credit and other DWP benefit payment dates to change in August due to bank holiday

People who are due to receive benefits on the August bank holiday might be paid on a different date - here's how your payments will be affected

Wales Online

DWP to announce increase in Universal Credit just before Christmas

The changes could mean an extra £600 a year

Manchester Evening News

DWP identifies two groups of claimants to get delayed £326 cost-of-living payment

People with 'more complex circumstances' may have to wait longer for the payment

Liverpool Echo

DWP's £326 cost-of-living payment could be delayed for two groups of claimants

DWP described the delay as "unavoidable"

Daily Record

People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their DWP award

An award for PIP or the new Adult Disability Payment could lead to benefit top-ups, housing support and Council Tax discounts.

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