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Jeremy Hunt clobbers ALL Brits with barrage of tax rises and cuts as UK in recession

Jeremy Hunt has announced tens of billions of pounds of cuts and stealth tax rises in the Autumn budget statement - from council tax and income tax to energy bills, minimum wage and the state pension and benefits

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit, benefits and pensions going up - says Jeremy Hunt

Mr Hunt said it would be the “biggest ever cash increase in the state pension”

Wales Online

Autumn Statement: Pensions and benefits to rise as payments to go up by 10.1%

The Chancellor has listened to opposition MPs and anti-poverty campaigners by agreeing to raise benefits in line with inflation.

Daily Record

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State Pension and Universal Credit rise confirmed as payments to go up 10.1%

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today announced in his Autumn statement that state pensions and benefits will rise with inflation after months of uncertainty and the threat of a Tory revolt

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit update announced in Autumn Budget that will impact 600,000 people

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said that he will ask over 600,000 more people on Universal Credit people to meet with their work coach, "so they can get the support they need."

Edinburgh Live

Jeremy Hunt announces huge changes to 600,000 people on Universal Credit in Autumn Budget

It comes as the chancellor faced repeated calls to increase Universal Credit in line with inflation

Manchester Evening News

Everything you need to do NOW to protect your money ahead of Autumn Statement

The Autumn Statement is set to confirm about £21billion of tax rises and £33billion of public spending cuts a year by 2027/28, to try and fill the £54billion black hole

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Universal Credit sanctions for young Scots rise as Tory Government blasted over welfare policies

New figures show an increase rise in sanctions for young people compared to 2019,

Daily Record

The Leeds areas hit worst by cost of living crisis where residents are suicidal, ill and pawning belongings to keep warm

A study from the University of Leeds found many were struggling to make ends meet due to benefit deductions

Leeds Live

Iceland shoppers in awe at cost of family Christmas dinner this year

A shocked shopper shared her receipt online

Liverpool Echo

DWP tells Universal Credit claimants not to worry if you've not got your £324 payment yet

Most Universal Credit claimants should have received their cost of living payment, but DWP has until November 23 to pay everyone

Chronicle Live

Means-tested benefits that could stop if you do not report a hospital stay

Payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it's just one night - read our guide below on what to do in this situation.

Glasgow Live

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits could stop if you do not report a hospital stay

Payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it's just one night.

Daily Record

Single mum of four on Universal Credit shares how she slashed monthly food bill to £121

Kimberley Shannon, 33, swears by thorough planning, big shops and bulk buying to save more in the long run - and it means her monthly food bill is as low as £121

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The Independent UK

Four million children now live in households on universal credit

Feed the Future:The Independent is calling on the government to provide free school meals to more children in need

Glasgow Live

How to claim Warm Home Discount and get £150 off your energy bills this winter

The cost of living crisis has seen the likes of shopping and petrol increases, and energy bills are sky-high. Read on below to find out how to get £150 off your bills this winter.

Glasgow Live

Universal Credit claimants with specific health conditions could be due extra £627 a month

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Chronicle Live

DWP can give up to £812 for essentials like rent and clothes if you are on specific benefits

Budgeting loans are available to people who receive certain benefits - read this guide to find out if you are eligible and how much money you could get

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Manchester Evening News

Mum-of-three avoids putting heating on as energy bill more than triples

Linda Gapp, who has a son with special needs and a baby daughter, said she is 'dreading' the colder months

Glasgow Live

DWP to give Universal Credit boost as claimants could get extra £52 a month

The Government is expected to raise benefit payments in line with inflation which could see a 10 per cent increase for claimants - meaning they could get an extra £52 a month.

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit with any of these health conditions could be due an extra £627 each month

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

Wales Online

Family of seven's benefit payments were stopped because house burned down

The council has been told to backpay the loss

Glasgow Live

DWP benefits and pensions set to rise alongside inflation amid 'eye-watering' cuts

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his Autumn Statement on Thursday, November 17, as state pensions and benefits are expected to rise in line with inflation rates in 2022.

Liverpool Echo

DWP Universal Credit claimants who could miss out on Christmas bonus

The criteria for the bonus means some claimants could miss out

Daily Record

DWP warns £324 cost of living automatic payments may fail for some people this month

More than 6.4 million payments have been made to people on means-tested benefits since November 8.

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