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Brits on PIP payments could lose benefits if they stay on holiday for too long

Benefits claimants must meet certain criteria when it comes to holidays, or else they risk losing out on Personal Independence Payments, the Department for Work and Pensions has warned

Daily Mirror

DWP Universal Credit claimants receive 'hilarious' requests to prove entitlement to benefits

During lockdown some evidence checks for new Universal Credit claimants were relaxed due to jobcentres being closed and face to face appointments not being possible.

Nottingham Post

Employment and Support Allowance: What is the difference between the two types and who qualifies?

The benefit is for those with disabilities or health conditions that affect their ability to work

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People claiming certain benefits may be able to borrow an extra £812 from DWP

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

Daily Record

Claim that DWP 'used secrets and lies' to try to recover mum's Universal Credit overpayment

Judge rules mother does not have to repay £8000 after she brought the error to the DWP's attention at least four times

Chronicle Live

Universal Credit rule change could see benefit claimants lose over £1,000

Recipients of state support could be fined for failing to attending intensive two-week employment course

The Independent UK

Family dealt second blow after baby born with life-threatening condition

Messages of support have flooded in for the family

Liverpool Echo

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New DWP rates for Universal Credit, State Pension and other benefits from April 2023

The benefits uprating will see Universal Credit payments rise by £33.83 for some people - check out the full list of new rates below

Nottingham Post

DWP cost of living spring payment: Those not eligible and why

Almost 551,000 Universal Credit claimants missed out on the first cost of living payment of £326 last summer because of a 'nil award'

Bristol Post

Universal Credit warning as claimants could lose hundreds of pounds a month

People on Universal Credit could miss out on as much as £1,002 according to new DWP rules

Liverpool Echo

Northumberland County Council bosses defend 7% hike in council tenant rents

The increase is proposed as part of the council's budget for the coming year

Chronicle Live

Mum wrongfully told she has to pay £8,600 back to DWP after 'multiple mistakes'

The DWP mistakenly told the mum of two that her Universal Credit payments were accurate multiple times and due to this, the High Court ruled that the claimant did not need to pay over £8,000 back

Daily Mirror

West Lothian set to slash £1m from welfare payments in budget

The council backed up its allocation from the Scottish Welfare Fund with an extra £1m in the last year. As things stand a repeat of that is unlikely

Edinburgh Live

Universal Credit claimants could lose over £1,000 thanks to DWP rule change trial

Currently, those on Universal Credit looking for work usually meet work coaches once a week for the first three months, then every two weeks after this point however the DWP may introduce new rules which will change this

Daily Mirror

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Liverpool Echo

Business booming at shops selling 'grandma's wedding ring'

Pawn shops have seen demand rise in the last year

Nottingham Post

£1,002 Universal Credit warning to claimants ahead of DWP rule change

The changes mean claimants could face losing money.

Daily Record

New DWP weekly payment rates from April for PIP, State Pension, Universal Credit and other benefits

HMRC has also confirmed the new rates and thresholds for Child Benefit and Tax Credits.

Chronicle Live

DWP announces Jobcentres in Sunderland, Metrocentre and Blyth to close by end of March

Three North East sites are among the first 20 temporarily set up during pandemic to close their doors for good

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Daily Record

People only claiming Carer's Allowance may not qualify for new £301 cost of living payment due this Spring

Unpaid carers cannot directly qualify for the £900 cost of living payment unless they are also claiming a means-tested benefit.

Leeds Live

Leeds' Universal Credit hotspots where thousands survive on benefits

As of December 2022, 74,005 people in Leeds were registered for Universal Credit

Nottingham Post

DWP Cost of Living payment news as specific groups will not receive £301 boost

The details are explained

Daily Record

New calls for £25 weekly uplift for people on Universal Credit and means-tested legacy benefits

SNP MP David Linden also urged the DWP to extend the benefit cap to help families on a low income.

Daily Record

New update for people due £50 Winter Heating Payment from this month

More than 415,000 households across Scotland will receive the one-off payment over February and March.

Daily Record

15 ways to increase your annual income by up to £3,500 before summer

Quickly check online if you qualify for benefits, a Council Tax Reduction or a TV licence discount.

The Independent UK

All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in February

More state support will be paid out as millions continue to struggle this winter

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