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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Nearly a quarter of pupils are now eligible for free schools meals in England as figure rises again

Eligiblity figures have risen every year since 2018, now including over two million children

The Independent UK

Nearly one in four pupils in England eligible for free school meals

The figure has increased every year since 2018.

The Independent UK

DWP loans of up to £812 for people claiming certain benefits can be paid back over two years

An application decision could be received by email or text in as little as seven days.

Daily Record

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New £55 payment this winter to help 400,000 people in Scotland with higher heating bills

Social Security Scotland has announced the qualifying period for the 2023/24 devolved winter payment.

Daily Record

DWP boss has big warning to benefit claimants in fraud message

'Our welfare system provides a safety net for many vulnerable people, but nobody should be allowed to abuse it'

Nottingham Post

DWP Universal Credit boost for parents on way at end of month

Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise by nearly 50 per cent in a few weeks

Bristol Post

People on Carer's Allowance could lose £307 a month if any of these changes are not reported

There are nine main changes in circumstances which all unpaid carers need to report to DWP.

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People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due payments of up to £1,059 each month

If you need help due to a disability or long-term health condition you may qualify for support through PIP or ADP.

Daily Record

DWP Universal Credit cash boost worth up to £522 to be paid to millions of parents

Claimants of the state benefit will see their maximum childcare payment rise almost 50% from June 28 - up to £1,630 each and every month depending on circumstances

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis' MSE website issues Universal Credit warning for 1.4million people

The latest MSE newsletter urged those claiming Tax Credits to check if they could switch over to Universal Credit as childcare support will be increased by up to£522 this month

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit claimants to get cash boost worth HUNDREDS this month - are you eligible?

Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% from June 20 up to £1,630 per month

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis urges half a million people to check if they qualify for Carer's Allowance payments worth £4,000

The consumer champion warned eligible carers are missing out on the DWP benefit worth £76.75 each week.

Daily Record

DWP estimates 700,000 people on Tax Credits will be better off after migration to Universal Credit

More Tax Credits claimants will start the managed migration process to Universal Credit from September.

Daily Record

People on Carer’s Allowance could see payments stop if they holiday outside the UK this year

The DWP have rules around holidays which could affect your entitlement if you are a regular traveller.

Daily Record

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People on Universal Credit could face a penalty or court for not reporting any of these 14 changes

There are more than a dozen key changes in circumstances that must be reported to DWP.

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit claimants can get up to £812 extra cash

The money can be used to help with household costs among other things

Daily Record

Tax Credits warning to half a million people due renewal packs before next week

Two types of Tax Credits renewal packs will be issued by June 15.

Daily Mirror

'Absurd Universal Credit rules are pushing thousands more children into poverty'

Writing for the Mirror, Labour chair of the Work and Pensions Committee Stephen Timms demanded action as figures show there are now 4.2million children living in poverty

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Daily Record

£270 one-off payment for Carer's Allowance claimants in Scotland due before this weekend

Thousands of unpaid carers will receive the money on June 9.

Nottingham Post

DWP cost of living payments including Universal Credit, DLA, PIP, ESA and Pension Credit could add up to £1,350

Five different payments are being given out by the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) in the 2023/2024 financial year and some people could get more than one

Belfast Live

One in five children from Northern Ireland living in poverty

Campaigners have said they are gravely concerned by the figures

Daily Mirror

600,000 more children thrown into poverty as Tories cut Universal Credit payments

Research by the End Child Poverty Coalition revealed the total number of kids living in poverty soared to 4.2million in 2021-22 as the government axed the £20-a-week boost to UC

Nottingham Post

DWP PIP summer warning as payments could be stopped

DWP guidance states 'this change may affect the claimant’s entitlement to PIP'

Chronicle Live

DWP cost of living payments for Universal Credit, DLA, PIP, ESA and Pension Credit claimants could reach £1,350

Cost-of-living payments to people receiving a range of different benefits could really help families out this year.

Chronicle Live

Five things you may not know about Universal Credit - including not always having to look for a job

From complicated rules on jobs to the "managed migration" of older benefits, the Universal Credit system can be complex.

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