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Fresh approach to tacking poverty needed as costs spiral to £2.4billion a year

Record View says targeting resources in a way that prevents poverty levels spiralling even further would be a good place to start.

Daily Record

DWP confirms exact date when Universal Credit claimants will get huge childcare boost

The amount parents can claim back from the DWP to cover childcare costs each month will rise to £951 for one child and £1,630 for two or more children from June

Daily Mirror

More help with childcare costs for families on Universal Credit from end of June

The Government is to raise limits by 47%, meaning eligible parents can claim back up to £951 for one child and £1,630 for two or more children.

The Independent UK

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DWP to check two million Universal Credit claims in major benefits review

The DWP's Targeted Case Review will check if people should receive Universal Credit and if they are receiving the right amount

Bristol Post

Now Broadband customers to face price hike from July 5

Families are able to cancel with no penalties if they can find a better deal and Broadband Basics plan is not affected

Chronicle Live

DWP major changes planned for June as well as driving laws and energy prices

A number of new rules will start in the coming month

Belfast Live

DWP Universal Credit warning as half a million people have benefits cut due to sanctions

More than 540,000 people had their benefit payments reduced or stopped in the past year, according to figures

Chronicle Live

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The six changes affecting DWP benefits, energy bills and motorists this June and what they mean for you

Councils and the DVLA will be making some changes on the roads this June

Manchester Evening News

Millions on Universal Credit get more time to claim £1,200 cash boost

Around 3m families are thought to be missing out on the money the Government will add under the Help to Save scheme

Chronicle Live

DWP update as health assessments set for big changes

Work Capability Assessments could be scrapped as early as 2026 under new proposals

Liverpool Echo

DWP warning as thousands to have benefits stopped amid Universal Credit switch

Those affected will receive a Migration Notice, which will inform them that their existing benefits or tax credits will be ending

Nottingham Post

10 reasons every person should check if they are due financial help from DWP this bank holiday

The bank holiday is the perfect time to check you are not missing out on benefits or discounts.

Daily Record

People on a low income or certain benefits could be due cash help from their local council

Households missing out on cost of living payments may still qualify for financial help from their local council.

Daily Record

HMRC urges one million families to claim £500 tax-free boost every three months

Almost 38,500 families in Scotland received a £2,000 tax-free boost last year.

Daily Record

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Daily Record

DWP shares whether PIP due to change when it becomes the only health assessment for benefits

Work Capability Assessments could be scrapped as early as 2026 under new proposals.

Bristol Post

The DWP benefits to be paid early this week - including PIP and Universal Credit

It's the third and final May Bank Holiday this Monday

The National (Scotland)

Reversing Tory welfare policies 'would lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty'

REVERSING welfare reforms implemented by the UK Government since 2015 could lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty, the First Minister has said.

Daily Record

Five steps to help prevent sleepless nights due to money worries before next pay day

A new study suggests finances are keeping nine in 10 people awake at night.

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Daily Record

How inflation drop to 8.7% will impact your household budget, savings and mortgages over next few months

Some monthly mortgage repayments are expected to increase by around £200 a month this year.

Daily Record

More help for people making a new claim for Universal Credit or waiting for first payment

DWP has invested a further £22million in the ‘Help to Claim’ scheme delivered by the Citizens Advice network.

Daily Record

Date announced when people on Carer's Allowance will receive extra £270 one-off payment next month

The payment will be made automatically to unpaid carers in Scotland.

Daily Record

Millions of people on certain benefits urged not to miss out on annual bonus of up to £300

Help to Save offers an unbeatable 50 per cent bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over four years.

Daily Record

Check for unclaimed benefits or discounts to help top-up your household income before summer

An online benefits calculator can indicate whether you are missing out on extra support in around 10 minutes.

Daily Record

Carer’s Allowance set to be replaced by new devolved payment before end of this year

A full rollout of the new benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024.

Daily Record

New call to increase Universal Credit pay rates for people in certain age group

The age threshold for the higher payment rate of Universal Credit standard allowance is 25.

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