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MPs back push to extend free school meals to all primary school children

‘Without urgent action, children face a bleak, hungry winter’, says Labour MP introducing expansion bill

The Independent UK

Thousands on Universal Credit urged to check Christmas pay to avoid benefits cut

Several employers across the country will be processing wages early in December - but if you’re claiming Universal Credit, it could mean you’ll miss out on your payment as your early pay can register as a higher salary

Daily Mirror

Mother living on £4 a week could be forced to put beloved dog down due to costs

Julie Harper has just £16 left from her Universal Credit once she pays for her home after losing her job at M&S during the pandemic.

The Independent UK

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DWP warning as Universal Credit claimants could be hit with fines

The DWP has laid out 13 important changes that must be reported as soon as possible

Liverpool Echo

Why your pay date might change this month - and this could be a bad thing

You might get paid early by your boss this month, due to Christmas and New Year - but while this might seem like a good thing, it does mean you'll need to make your money last longer

Daily Mirror

DWP: Christmas and New Year payment dates 2022-23 for Universal Credit, PIP, ESA and other benefits

What it means to you

Nottingham Post

Forest Hall man is one of millions waiting to hear outcome of £1,500 DWP backpay case

Four people claiming legacy benefits back in court to appeal after losing court case about £20 uplift earlier this year

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Tory councils cut vital emergency cash for poorest people across the country

The average award in 2021/22 was £229 to ensure people plunged into direst poverty had food, heating and a roof over their heads. In England, it is up to each council to decide whether to provide the scheme

Daily Mirror

DWP claimants could each receive extra £774

A landmark challenge was brought by claimants to the Court of Appeal on Wednesday, December 7, over how they were treated by the department during Covid

Nottingham Post

Horrified teacher buys family food after realising ill student hasn't eaten for TWO DAYS

Rev Steve Chalke, who founded the Oasis Charitable Trust, told The Mirror of the heartwrenching emails he' regularly receives from school staff - as he called for Free School Meals to be extended

Daily Mirror

New £50 Winter Heating Payment will only go to people claiming certain benefits during qualifying week

The one-off payment replaces the £25 Cold Weather Payment from DWP.

Daily Record

DWP claimants could soon be handed extra £774 each

A fresh appeal against Tory ministers could see people given hundreds in backpay

Liverpool Echo

DWP benefit claimants could be eligible for loan worth up to £812

The loan is to help pay for essential things or services

Liverpool Echo

Simple ways to stay warm at home without having to put the heating on this winter

The UK Government is being urged to change Universal Credit and increase the basic rate of support to help people this winter.

Daily Record

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Daily Record

DWP urges people to check if they qualify for cheaper broadband or phone package through social tariffs

There are seven reasons to consider signing up for a social tariff from just £12.50 per month.

Daily Mirror

Court to decide on DWP battle that could hand £774 to 2million Brits

The Court of Appeal has heard a fresh appeal against Tory ministers paying £20-a-week during Covid to people on Universal Credit - but denying it to nearly 2million people on legacy benefits

Wales Online

Cost of living payments qualifying details made clearer

More than eight million households in the UK will receive the support, to be paid over winter 2023/24

Nottingham Post

DWP legacy claimants can live stream court appeal on backdated £1,500 Universal Credit payments

The challenge has been taking place in the Court of Appeal. It could set a precedent for everyone who missed out on the uplift during the Covid pandemic

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Chronicle Live

Northumberland Christmas Wagon Run returns to raise money for rural families this Christmas

The Christmas Wagon Run returns for the second time and goes from Kielder to Hexham, passing through villages in the North Tyne

Daily Record

DWP loans worth up to £812 for people claiming certain benefits could be paid out before Christmas

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

Daily Record

Eligibility for new £900 cost of living payment to be published by DWP in ‘due course’

DWP has not yet announced the qualifying period for the 2023/24 payments.

Daily Record

People on legacy benefits can watch court livestream of appeal over backdated £1,500 Universal Credit payments

The challenge was heard by the Court of Appeal on December 7, 2022.

Chronicle Live

Warning that Universal Credit claimants face real-terms cut to benefit

Hard-up families may have to find more money to top up their rent payments as Government confirms freeze on allowances

Glasgow Live

DWP shares important £900 cost of living payment eligibility details for 2023

The new cost of living support package is worth £26 billion and includes payments for people on disability benefits, pensioner households and those on means-tested benefits.

Manchester Evening News

DWP Cold Weather Payments eligibility and when you get them

As temperatures begin to plummet, there's a chance you could receive some extra cash from the government

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