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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP and HMRC 2023 benefit increases including Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance and State Pension

Around 10 million households are set to benefit from the extra financial support

Nottingham Post

DWP Cold Weather Payments eligibility and temperature they kick in

As the temperature drops, the Government's Cold Weather Payments kick in. Here's everything you need to know about it

Nottingham Post

DWP confirms new payment rates from next 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.

Daily Record

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Full list of DWP and HMRC benefits set to increase in 2023 including Universal Credit

Benefit payments will increase for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, JSA, DLA and more

Liverpool Echo

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

DWP shares new eligibility details for £900 cost of living payments

The Chancellor unveiled the fresh payments during the Autumn Statement last month

Liverpool Echo

DWP told to 'get a grip' over quiet housing benefit cut that hits 844,000 Brits

The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - the amount of Universal Credit people get to cover private rent - has been frozen since April 2020. And page 66 of an Autumn Statement document confirmed it's being frozen again to 2024

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Will this week's cold snap trigger a DWP cold weather payment?

Temperatures are set to plunge from Wednesday onwards but payment rules may be cold comfort for shivering families

Chronicle Live

Legal appeal over backdated £1,500 Universal Credit uplift payments due to be heard this week

The case will be brought before the Court of Appeal on Wednesday December 7, 2022.

Daily Record

All the DWP benefits set to increase in 2023 including Universal Credit, PIP and ESA

The government has confirmed how much benefits such as Pension Credit and Universal Credit will rise by in April. The update comes amid the cost of living crisis.

Glasgow Live

16 DWP benefits you can ask to be looked at again if you disagree with the award decision

DWP shares new ‘easy read’ online guidance on Mandatory Reconsiderations.

Daily Record

When will Universal Credit and other benefits be paid over Christmas?

Forthcoming bank holidays will affect when you usually receive such payments

Evening Standard

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP benefit payment dates over Christmas and New Year

Dates will change for people who are due to be paid on certain days over the festive fortnight.

Daily Record

DWP shares new eligibility details for £900 cost of living payments due next year

How Sanctions, Housing Benefit, Hardship payments and nil awards may affect 2023/24 cost of living payments.

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Chronicle Live

DWP: 11 freebies and discounts you can try to claim if you get PIP

There are a number of exclusive perks that you can attempt to claim if you're on PIP, and they could save you hundreds of pounds each year.

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit payment changes next year - how they will affect you

New amounts and higher deductions will be in place from April 2023 for around 5.8 million people who claim Universal Credit

Daily Record

Martin Lewis issues urgent message to households earning under £40k

The money-saving expert has warned that a lot of Scots could be missing out on extra cash.

Wales Online

Cinema & Co owner 'having to claim Universal Credit' after legal battle over Covid rules breach

Anna Redfern said her business was struggling after Hollywood studios had blocked it from showing their films and local cultural events had decided not to include the venue in their programmes

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Wales Online

Rishi Sunak urged to give free school meals to all primary school children in England

A campaign to get free lunches for all primary age pupils in fight against child hunger has garnered 14,000 signatures so far

Daily Mirror

Over 11,000 people sign petition demanding Rishi Sunak extend free school meals

The Mirror and the National Education Union are campaigning for all primary age kids to get free lunches to end child hunger and help boost their life chances

Liverpool Echo

DWP issues new advice for those still waiting on £324 cost of living payment

People can now report missing payments - here's how

Edinburgh Live

Martin Lewis urges households earning under £40,000 to check benefit eligibility

The Money Saving Expert explained that many as currently missing out, advising households to use the benefit calculator to find out what help they may be entitled to.

Daily Record

Universal Credit claimants may be due refunds on certain deductions from their benefit during a seven-year period

DWP is reviewing hardship payments deducted from Universal Credit between 2014 and 2021.

Daily Record

People still waiting on £324 cost of living payment can now report it missing

The DWP and HMRC second cost of living payment window closed on November 30.

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis says households earning less than £40,000 may be eligible for support

The money guru believes millions of households are eligible for financial support without even knowing - and all it takes is one simple check to see if you're entitled

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