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DWP dismisses new call to give people on contributions-based ESA £650 cost of living payment

The second cost of living payment of £324 is due to arrive in 8m bank accounts between November 8 and 23.

Daily Record

Hunt's double whammy: What the Chancellor's autumn statement will mean for you

Experts predict how the drastic measures needed to fill Liz Truss's £50bn black hole will affect Britons

Wales Online

DWP unveils plan to help disabled Universal Credit and ESA claimants into work

The Department for Work and Pensions has shared a new plan to help people with disabilities or health conditions claiming Universal Credit and Employment Support Allowance into work.

Glasgow Live

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DWP: Most people won't get £324 cost of living payment on first day

The majority of payments will be made from November 9 onwards, with only a 'small number' getting the money on November 8

Nottingham Post

DWP Cost of Living £324 payment won't be paid on first day to most people

The second Cost of Living Payment will be issued to households next week, but the DWP warned that not everyone will receive it on November 8 after some experienced delays in getting the first instalment earlier this year.

Glasgow Live

One in four London children in final year of primary school obese - higher than UK average

NHS figures reveal rates of obesity significantly higher in deprived areas of the capital

Evening Standard

DWP shares new plan to help Universal Credit and ESA claimants with disability or health condition into work

The £1.3billion investment includes increasing Work Coach support in Jobcentres across the UK.

Daily Record

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Doctors and nurses demand free school meals overhaul to stop needy kids going hungry

Groups representing hundreds of thousands of medics said all pupils from Universal Credit families in England must get free dinners 'as a first step to universal provision'

Daily Mirror

Cost of living £324 DWP payment won't be paid on first day to most people

Most payments will be made from November 9 onwards, with only a 'small number' receiving their money on November 8

Chronicle Live

Sunak must balance the books, but not at the expense of the poor

City comment: The choices facing Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are stark given the perilous state of the public finances

Evening Standard

People on legacy benefits could be due £1,500 back payments following appeal hearing next month

Two million people on older-style benefits missed out on the £20 weekly Universal Credit uplift during the pandemic.

Daily Record

Morrisons follows Tesco and cuts food prices in half for certain shoppers

Only some shoppers will be able to get half price food - but you don't need to be an OAP, NHS worker or on Universal Credit

Manchester Evening News

State Pension and benefits under threat as Rishi Sunak warns of 'difficult decisions'

The Prime Minister refused to pledge the state pension or benefits will rise with 10.1% inflation in April - instead telling PMQs 'difficult decisions will be made'

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis urges people claiming certain benefits not to miss out on £300 annual bonus

The Help to Save bonus scheme is only available to people claiming Universal Credit and Tax Credits.

Daily Record

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Daily Mirror

One pint of milk could soon cost £1, Iceland boss suggests - 'it will get worse'

Iceland managing director Richard Walker, who is bidding to be a Conservative MP, said some costs are yet to rise and 'I don't know' when the 89p price for a pint will hit £1

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis explains how to get £1,200 bonus for free with one savings account

Help to Save is a type of savings account offered by the Government, available to low income workers who are claiming certain benefits. For every £1 you save, you get a bonus of 50p

Glasgow Live

Glasgow man wins 'unfair' DWP sanction row after missing appointment because of job interview

A man from Glasgow was left out of pocket after he slept in due to his late night preparations for an interview and missed one Job Centre meeting the following day.

Chronicle Live

Thousands more terminally ill people to have disability benefits fast-tracked by DWP

Landmark legislation has been passed to help people nearing the end of their life get faster access to financial support

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Chronicle Live

Six community hubs proposed by council to tackle financial and social struggles

As the cost of living crisis continues, North Tyneside Council proposes six community hubs to support struggling residents

Liverpool Echo

Second cost of living payment expected to arrive next week

The £324 payment will be received by more than eight million homes

Daily Mirror

Jeremy Hunt's Autumn budget 2022 predictions in full - how it will hit you

What time is the Autumn Budget 2022? Will the state pension increase in 2023, how will income tax thresholds freeze and will Universal Credit and benefits rise? Will PIP be means tested? Here’s everything you need to know about Jeremy Hunt's statement

Manchester Evening News

DWP rules on claiming benefits when you are out the country

If you go abroad for an extended period of time your eligibility can change

Daily Record

Check if you are due £324 cost of living payment from DWP next week

The second cost of living payment is due to start landing in bank accounts from November 8.

Glasgow Live

Man's west coast surfing trip inspired him to make first self-watering plant pot in Glasgow

Design engineer and POTR co-founder Andrew Flynn, 31, was shocked to witness the immense scale of the sea debris as he took on the wave, leading to him designing the innovative product.

Edinburgh Live

The five DWP rules on going abroad while receiving Universal Credit

Before booking a holiday or flight you should notify the Department for Work and Pensions, or you could risk having your benefits reduced, or taken away altogether.

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