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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

'Staggering' half a million DWP Universal Credit claimants were denied £326 cost of living payment

More than 500,000 people didn't get the £326 cost-of-living payment that Universal Credit claimants were entitled to.

Chronicle Live

Half a million DWP Universal Credit claimants DENIED £326 cost of living payment

More than 500,000 people who were on Universal Credit this summer did not get a vital cost of living payment to help with energy bills - due to the way it was assessed

Daily Mirror

Report calls for 21 DWP Universal Credit changes in radical shake-up

It is described as fundamentally flawed

Nottingham Post

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The 21 Universal Credit changes proposed as union calls for benefit shake-up

A brand new reports has claimed that the Universal Credit benefit is fundementally flawed, and the entire system is in need of a major overhaul from the Department for Work and Pensions.

Glasgow Live

Banned Big Issue vendor kept selling in Nottingham to make living

He was struggling to live off £240 of Universal Credit a month

Nottingham Post

DWP releases latest on when next cost of living payment will arrive

Only a few will be paid on the first day with "with numbers increasing significantly" from day two

Chronicle Live

The Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish governments issue three demands to UK Government

The devolved nations have written an urgent letter to Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

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Fears that families claiming Universal Credit from DWP face losing £1000

UK's poorest households with children stand to get far less than expected next year if Government changes the way increases are worked out

Chronicle Live

Loose Women star 'feels sorry' for kids moving back home amid Coleen Nolan's son's news

Loose Women star Kaye Adams and her fellow panellists were talking about kids being forced to move back in with their parents, amid Coleen Nolan's son Jake Roche revealing he's living off Universal Credit in her garage

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis hits out at ‘misunderstanding’ over Universal Credit claimants amid growing calls for rise

Money Saving Expert founder accuses commentators of framing debate as matter of ‘workers v unemployed’

The Independent UK

Low-income families set to receive at least £130 cash boost before October school holidays

Eligible families with children getting free school meals will also receive £130 per child in December.

Daily Record

Coronation Street's Mollie Gallagher announced for Dancing on Ice

Mollie is the fifth contestant announced for this year's show

Liverpool Echo

Coleen Nolan's Emmerdale son Jake Roche living in her garage on Universal credit

The former Emmerdale star is not having a great time at the moment, telling one fan that he is "a failure".

Leeds Live

'The situation is worse than it ever was' - Lancashire residents tell how food banks are running dry

"Everybody who’s got money seems to want everything for nothing, but they’re not prepared to help those that haven’t, that are doing them the service."

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Liverpool Echo

DWP Cost of Living payment dates from now to Christmas

Full list of when you can expect your energy rebate, cost of living and winter fuel payments and more

Irish Mirror

Coleen Nolan's son brands himself a 'failure' as he lives in his famous mum's garage

The star said he is living off Universal Credit, a far cry from the fame and fortune lifestyle he once lived

Manchester Evening News

ITV Loose Women's Coleen Nolan's pop and soap star son Jake Roche 'living off Universal Credit' in her garage

Jake is the youngest son of the Loose Women star and EastEnders favourite Shane Richie.

Nottingham Post

Coleen Nolan's son Jake Roche admits he's 'living off Universal Credit' in mum's garage

Fans rushed to his support

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Manchester Evening News

Eye-opening diaries show the reality of life for Greater Manchester families on benefits

In a week when the Home Secretary spoke of a ‘Benefits Street culture’ in the UK, three women from Greater Manchester have shared their diary entries to explain what life is really like for low income families.

Liverpool Echo

Loose Women Coleen Nolan's Emmerdale son 'living off Universal Credit' in mum's garage

Jake Roche was supported by fans after the update

Edinburgh Live

DWP to offer 'budgeting' loans worth up to £812 for those on certain benefits

The money can be used if people would otherwise not be able to afford these products or services due to their current circumstances - but they will need to be claiming certain benefits.

Daily Record

Coleen Nolan's pop star son Jake Roche 'living off Universal Credit' in his mum's garage

Jake shared his thoughts about his career on TikTok after one user asked him what he was up to these days.

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: A £3 weekly shop

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Daily Mirror

Coleen Nolan's pop star son Jake Roche living off Universal Credit in a garage

Ex pop star and Emmerdale actor Jake Roche has dubbed himself a 'failure' after revealing that he is now living in his famous mum's garage and living off Universal Credit

Chronicle Live

North East groups warn PM against "cruel and avoidable" benefit changes

A wide range of business, education and charity groups have written to the Prime Minister and Chancellor to warn against real-term cuts to benefits

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