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Jamie Oliver calls for free school meals for all families on Universal Credit

Currently households in England receiving Universal Credit must earn below £7,400 a year before benefits and after tax to qualify.

The Independent UK

Boost your monthly income in the New Year by checking for benefits, Council Tax discounts or reductions

This is the perfect time to make sure you start 2023 claiming everything you are entitled to.

Daily Record

'Shame on Scrooge Tories for scandalous Universal Credit raid on those who need it most'

The Department for Work and Pensions deducting an average of £62 from 2.1 million struggling households in a single month is the latest Tory scam on those who need it most

Daily Mirror

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Millions of families on Universal Credit have £62 taken from payments - find your area

Figures show in most areas of the country thousands of people are having money deducted from their benefits payments by the government as ministers ignore pleas from campaigners

Daily Mirror

DWP Universal Credit, PIP changes and more ahead of the new year

Some payments are being made earlier than usual

Nottingham Post

DWP New Year payment dates for benefits including Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

People expecting their benefits this week should have received payment before Christmas, while any payments due on the New Year bank holiday will also be paid early

Chronicle Live

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

Instantly work out how much your monthly income will go up by after the annual uprating in April.

Daily Record

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Leeds dad on Universal Credit 'eating nothing but porridge' as he 'suffers' through cost of living crisis

Terry has been depending on food banks to get by and longs to re-join the work force

Leeds Live

Single mum on Universal Credit forced to book hotel for Christmas due to fly infested home in South Shields

Sonya Bullock, 45, is staying in a hotel over the festive period with her two-year-old boy

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit delay left Clifton mum with 'no gas and electric'

The DWP has apologised for the inconvenience and stress caused

Nottingham Post

DWP benefits getting paid early for Christmas starting to land in bank accounts today

People who receive benefits such as Universal Credit and Tax Credits are being urged to contact the authorities as soon as possible if their payments have not arrived

Chronicle Live

Leeds man struggling on benefits had to get kids' Christmas presents from charity

Wayne admitted he can't even afford a new coat

Leeds Live

Universal Credit claimants with any of these health conditions could be due up to £156 extra every week

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record

DWP phone lines and Jobcentre opening hours this Christmas in case your payment does not go into bank

Jobcentre Plus offices and phone lines will be closed on certain days over the festive period.

Daily Record

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Daily Record

DWP encourages people on Carer's Allowance to check if they qualify for means-tested benefits

The 2023/24 means-tested cost of living payment is worth £900.

Nottingham Post

How DWP strikes affect Universal Credit and other benefits claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions said it believes payments won't be delayed - but the public and Commercial Services union say the strikes will impact some benefits claimants

Glasgow Live

DWP warning as investigators could monitor bank activity during Christmas and New Year

There is a common misconception that the only people who get investigated for benefit fraud and other offences that involve the DWP are those who are scamming the system. But this is not true.

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit claimants may be owed cash from the DWP

People have until June 2023 to contact the DWP if they think they are due some money back

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Chronicle Live

Universal Credit claimants sanctioned by DWP can now ask for money back

The Department for Work and Pensions is investigating whether some people should have been permitted to stop repaying their hardship payments

Nottingham Post

Universal Credit claimants can request cash back from DWP from today

if you had previously asked for the repayments to stop, but you were refused, you can now ask the DWP to review your case.

Chronicle Live

DWP could track your social media activity over Christmas and New Year to detect benefit fraud

Fraud investigators have a range of powers which allow them to gather evidence, including surveillance, interviews and document tracing

Nottingham Post

DWP may monitor bank accounts or social media over Christmas in benefits crackdown

More than two million Universal Credit claims will be reviewed by a new team created to crack down on benefit fraud and errors

Chronicle Live

Parents on DWP Universal Credit forced to turn down work due to huge childcare costs

Universal Credit is only enough to cover part-time hours and is stopping parents from working or increasing their work, it has been said

Daily Record

DWP could monitor your bank account or social media activity over Christmas and New Year

There are several ways DWP investigators can gather evidence on people claiming benefits.

Wales Online

Parents on DWP Universal Credit 'are held prisoners by high childcare costs' say MPs

A report says support for childcare costs through the benefit is only enough to cover part-time hours

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