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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Major shake-up of DWP benefits that 'worries' campaigners planned for millions

The details are still be be nailed down

Nottingham Post

Universal Credit rule change could see up to 120,000 claimants lose out on DWP benefits

People will now have to either find additional income, or spend more time searching for work in order to retain their typical Universal Credit payments, as rules are set to change.

Edinburgh Live

DWP planning major benefits shake-up for millions of sick and disabled Brits

Tory ministers are looking at changing the way fit-for-work tests happen as part of a change to the benefit system - but the details have not yet been nailed down

Daily Mirror

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New Universal Credit monthly payment rates from April 2023

Universal Credit claimants will have their payments increased by 10.1% once the new financial year starts

Chronicle Live

25 types of DWP benefits you could be eligible for and how to find out and apply

There are currently 25 types of benefits that you could be eligible for to help boost your households earnings

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis urges 4m people on benefits to check if they can lower their broadband bill to just £12

Universal Credit claimants may be able to get a social tariff broadband deal from their current provider.

Daily Record

West Lothian rent arrears bill almost £5 million as cost of living surge hits

Rent arrears have risen by more than £100,000 in a year in just one ward, boosting the county wide debt to almost £5m thanks to Universal Credit rollout and biting household bills

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Foyle’s War actor Honeysuckle Weeks admits drink driving ‘to avoid threesome’

The Foyle’s War star was more than two times over the legal drinking limit

The Independent UK

DWP could stop your benefits if you fail to report these 18 changes

You have to report certain changes in your circumstances to the DWP if you claim benefits

Liverpool Echo

Benefit sanctions will continue under Labour as party 'reforms' Universal Credit

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Ashworth said conditions on benefits were “important” to uphold people's “rights and responsibilities”, and will continue

Daily Mirror

Jobcentres to 'broker' work for over-50s in Labour plan after huge rise in long-term sick

Welfare chief Jonathan Ashworth pledged to “de-risk the journey into work” if Labour get into government - but he warned benefit sanctions would remain for some who refuse to engage

Daily Mirror

'The rich are getting richer and people like you and me are getting poorer' Cost-of-living crisis sees people skip meals and fight for survival

People speak out about how they're struggling during the cost of living crisis, and their fears for when the energy support scheme ends in April

Wales Online

Urgent DWP warning over 18 changes that must be reported - full list

Those on Universal Credit and other Department for Work and Pension (DWP) benefits are legally required to report any changes to their circumstances, or risk losing out.

Edinburgh Live

Universal Credit claimants missing out on £1,200 cash boost

A scheme launched in 2018 means people on certain benefits can get extra money

Liverpool Echo

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Edinburgh Live

Carer's Allowance claimants urged to check if they qualify for other DWP benefits

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

Manchester Evening News

'I'm only having one meal a day': Life on the streets where people dread the day when help with energy bills stops

“I’m angry because everything is costing more. I don’t go out; it’s hard. You don’t get much help being disabled. The rich are getting richer and people like you and me are getting poorer"

The National (Scotland)

Universal Credit deductions could see Scots robbed of bulk of uplift

UNIVERSAL Credit deductions will leave some Scots struggling despite a promised benefits uplift, a leading charity has warned.

The Independent UK

Universal Credit uplift could be cancelled out by deductions, charity warns

The UK Government announced benefits will be uprated in line with inflation by 10.1% in April.

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Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis reveals when £900 DWP cost of living cash will land in accounts

The financial expert also detailed why the total sum is being divided into three different amounts.

Daily Record

People on Carer's Allowance urged to check if they qualify for other DWP benefits

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

Belfast Live

Details of Universal Credit increases which come into effect from April 2023

The basic and new State Pensions will also be uprated

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit claimants hit as sanctions rise by 250% amid claims they are 'back with a vengeance'

Jobcentres told to 'up their game' and increase the number of penalties handed out for missing meetings, MP tells debate

The Independent UK

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

State financial support forthcoming as millions continue to struggle this winter

Nottingham Post

Universal Credit rule change could see more part-time workers at risk of sanctions

An estimated 120,000 people will be required to actively look for more or better paid work in order to keep their payments

Edinburgh Live

DWP to issue Universal Credit claimants extra cash on top of benefit

People may be able to qualify for extra financial help from the Government through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if you suffer from a long term health condition.

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