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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Eight DWP cost of living payment rules and how to find out if you qualify

Households will receive £301 between April 25 and May 17, with two further instalments to follow - check if you qualify for the cash

Chronicle Live

DWP: New cost of living payments from April 2023 - full list of dates and who gets paid

Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Income Support and income-based Jobseeker's Allowance claimants will all benefit from the new grants

Bristol Post

Increase your income before tax year ends this week by checking for unclaimed benefits or discounts

The new financial year begins on April 6 but there is still time to claim discounts and rebates for 2022-23.

Daily Record

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The reasons people on DWP Universal Credit, tax credits, JSA or Pension Credits will not be eligible for a Cost of Living payment

The government will roll out its cost of living payment in a few weeks, but not all benefit claimants will receive it

Manchester Evening News

DWP issues £150 cost of living payment response after cash hits some bank accounts

People across the UK have been left confused as to why the £150 payment has dropped into their accounts months earlier than anticipated

Chronicle Live

Big change confirmed for thousands of Tax Credit claimants from next month in DWP shake-up

Around two million people still claim "legacy benefits" in the UK which include benefits such as working tax credit, income support, income-based job seekers allowance (JSA), and housing benefit

Daily Mirror

Mum's 'accurate' reveal on most awkward part of soft play has parents in 'stitches'

Her anecdotes created an instant reaction "Dying coz this is me every single time"

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How much your benefits could go down if you don't pay your bills

Money can be taken out of your benefit payments to pay for a wide variety of bills and debts

Manchester Evening News

Parents get an extra hand from the Government as DWP raises maternity allowance and parental pay

As part of the annual benefits increase, parents will get an extra helping hand with costs

Chronicle Live

Scots can request £50 winter heating payment if money does not show in account by end of week

Social Security Scotland said that all automatic payments have now been processed.

Daily Record

DWP warning as more families from Tax Credits to Universal Credit in April confirmed

The DWP is 'stepping up' its plan

Nottingham Post

More Tax Credits claimants to receive DWP letter inviting them to claim Universal Credit from this month

People who fail to act on a Migration Notice letter are at risk of losing their current benefit entitlements.

Daily Record

Child Benefit and Tax Credits payments due after Easter will be paid next week

Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits and Guardian’s Allowance scheduled payments may also be affected.

Daily Record

New sanctions regime is 'massive attack' on Universal Credit claimants, says DWP staff union

The PCS says Jeremy Hunt's Budget announcement is bad news for members and the people they provide services for

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DWP plans to move families from Tax Credits to Universal Credit in April

All legacy benefits will be moved over by the end of 2024, but Government has announced that Tax Credits shift will be first

Daily Record

HMRC urges families not to miss out on top-ups for Easter childcare costs during school holidays

A Tax-Free Childcare account can be opened online in just 20 minutes.

Manchester Evening News

DWP warns Universal Credit change could see claimants lose benefits if they don't act

'Migration notices' will be sent out over the coming months to Tax Credit claimants

Wales Online

Martin Lewis sends message to anyone who doesn't claim Universal Credit or other benefits over new DWP Cost of Living payment

The money-saving expert spoke out in response to criticism aimed at those receiving the initial payment of £301 from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)

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All you need to know about Universal Credit sanctions as DWP imposes 'more rigorous' regime

We look at how sanctions work and what to expect after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces stricter requirements in the Budget

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit payments rising - how much it is going up by and who can claim it

Millions of households will benefit from the 10% raise in payments

Nottingham Post

Martin Lewis dishes out 'hard comments' as DWP announces £301 cost of living payment

Money Saving Expert hit out to defend payouts for those on Universal Credit - 40 per cent of whom have jobs

Nottingham Post

DWP: All the people eligible for £301 cost of living payment 2023 and 2024

Here's who qualifies and when to expect payment

Wales Online

New rules and major bill increases coming into force in April 2023

Some people will be getting more money, maternity pay rules change and bills are going up

Chronicle Live

DWP announces exact date £301 cost of living payment will start to hit bank accounts

There is a three-week window from April 25 to May 17 when the first instalment of the £900 cost of living payment will be automatically paid

Manchester Evening News

'I work two jobs and get Universal Credit. It still isn't enough'

Alex Chadderton, who has twins with complex needs, says the cost of living crisis keeps her up at night

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