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DWP Universal Credit payment dates expected to change over five bank holidays in April and May 2023

There will be an extra bank holiday this year because of the King's coronation

Nottingham Post

New Universal Credit rule change will not affect specific groups of people during pilot phase

DWP is providing focused support for people who remain unemployed or with low earnings after 13 and 26-weeks of claiming Universal Credit.

Daily Record

New Universal Credit payment rates from next month including additional elements for children and carers

Calculate how much your payments will rise if you have children or a limited capability for work.

Daily Record

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Families on Universal Credit to get childcare costs paid upfront in major help for parents

The Chancellor has pre-announced a series of key measures which aim to boost the UK workforce, which he argues will encourage growth that could allow for tax cuts later on

Daily Mirror

New measures to boost workforce participation for benefit claimants, over-50s and long-term sick or disabled on way

The Treasury has announced new steps to boost workforce participation ahead of this week’s Budget.

Daily Record

Full list of DWP benefit claimants not eligible for £301 cost of living payment

The first part of the £900 means-tested cost of living payment is due in the new financial year

Liverpool Echo

Measures must be taken to help struggling families having Universal Credit deducted

Record View says the deductions on monthly payments have a significant impact on struggling families

Daily Record

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Scots lose out on £11.5million a month in Universal Credit payments due to 'poverty tax'

EXCLUSIVE: The UK Government deducted £11.5million from 194,300 Scottish households on Universal Credit in November 2022.

Daily Record

Cross-party MPs call on Jeremy Hunt to extend free school meals lifeline to families

A cross-party group of MPs has written to the Chancellor calling on the Government to provide the benefit for all primary school pupils in England, which the Mirror and National Education Union are fighting for, in line with promises in Wales and Scotland.

Daily Mirror

Hunt vows to be responsible with UK finances ahead of Budget

The Chancellor played down the prospect of major tax cuts despite pressure from Tory MPs.

The Independent UK

DWP Universal Credit sanctions to be 'tightened' by Jeremy Hunt in 'back to work' budget

TUC general secretary Paul Novak says proposals to ramp up use of sanctions is 'worrying' but welcomes greater childcare support as 'long overdue'

Wales Online

Give parents more free childcare in next week's Budget, voters demand in poll

Around six in 10 believe the Tories should massively expand free childcare to one and two-year-olds in England, according to the Redfield & Wilton poll for the Sunday Mirror

Daily Mirror

DWP: The people on benefits who will not receive £301 cost of living payment due this spring

Millions of people are waiting to find out the qualifying period and payment window.

Chronicle Live

Universal Credit claimants could wait until April 2024 for DWP to fix pension record fault

Government admit operative system could take another year to put right

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

DWP admits state pension error affecting Universal Credit claimants 'STILL not fixed'

Lost National Insurance credits can mean people could get less state pension when they retire or they could waste money buying top-ups they don't need

Daily Record

People finding it difficult to pay bills this month urged to seek free advice from charity

We also have a guide on how to ask your energy provider for help if you are struggling to pay heating bills.

Wales Online

Half of mums have cut working hours due to childcare costs

47% of parents said they had had to turn down work because they wouldn't be able to afford childcare

The Independent UK

Half of mothers have cut working hours due to childcare costs, survey suggests

Save the Children is calling on the Government to introduce a grants-based scheme to cover upfront childcare costs.

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Liverpool Echo

DWP Universal Credit could be increased by £25 a week under new plan

MPs have called on the DWP to uplift benefits

Daily Record

People with savings urged to make most of tax allowances before changes in new financial year

Changes to personal tax allowances mean that more savers will be liable for tax on their investments.

Daily Record

Finance expert warns some working people could end up paying more tax from April

The freeze on income tax thresholds could see high-earners paying more tax on their salary.

Daily Record

DWP shares full list of jobcentres taking part in new Universal Credit pilot scheme due to rule change

Thirteen jobcentres in Scotland are taking part in the pilot scheme including Glasgow, Paisley and Renfrew.

Daily Record

DWP urged to consider providing dedicated financial help for people on a low income living alone

Using an online benefits calculator is the quickest way to check for unclaimed financial support.

Daily Record

Specific groups of people on benefits who will not receive £301 cost of living payment due this Spring

The first part of the £900 means-tested cost of living payment is due in the new financial year.

Chronicle Live

Pensions deadline put back to July 31 after DWP flooded with demand

Phone lines jammed as cut-off date approached for people to plug any gaps to ensure they got a full state pension

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