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DWP drawing up new benefit sanctions crackdown after rule change kicks in next week

Today's mini-Budget already announced part-time workers on Universal Credit will have to take extra hours. Now the small print shows ministers want to 'strengthen the sanctions regime' further

Daily Mirror

All the ways mini-Budget hands thousands to the rich - and pennies to the poor

This is a Budget for the rich - with £1m earners getting £55,000 while £25k earners get £283. We take you through all the ways the Income Tax, National Insurance, Stamp Duty and other tax cuts help the better-off

Daily Mirror

'How on Earth is this fair?' Benefit changes to tighten screws on working poor

How Universal Credit changes and new sanctions regime will affect you

The National (Scotland)

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Universal Credit rule change in full as 120,000 at risk of having benefits cut

Universal Credit is changing, with some people facing the risk of having their benefits cut if they don't work a certain number of hours at the National Living Wage

Daily Mirror

People claiming Universal Credit working part-time may see benefit payment cut under new plans

Part-time workers could have their benefits cuts if they don't look for more work.

Daily Record

What the Mini-Budget means for your money - from your income to savings and pensions

Kwasi Kwarteng has delivered his Mini-Budget in the House of Commons, with changes to Income Tax, National Insurance and the benefit system all confirmed this morning

Daily Mirror

‘Punitive’ benefits policy will cause ‘significant distress’, say charities

Campaigners warned Government measures would make the winter harder for people in insecure jobs.

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How the mini-budget affects you - including benefits, tax cuts and stamp duty

The Chancellor announced a series of tax cuts as the cost of living crisis rages on, but the measures drew criticism from Labour as benefitting the richest

Chronicle Live

Universal Credit warning to tens of thousands of people as government announces major change

Universal Credit claimants are now being further encouraged to find work or risk losing some of their benefits

Manchester Evening News

Mini-Budget winners and losers - from fat cat bankers to Universal Credit claimants

Kwasi Kwarteng has delivered his Mini-Budget in the House of Commons, with tax cuts, a shake up of stamp duty and the removal of a cap for bankers' bonuses all confirmed

Daily Mirror

Timeline for second £324 cost of living payment

The support package was announced in May

Nottingham Post

Tax cuts, bankers bonuses and energy bills: Eight key announcements Kwasi Kwarteng made in today's mini-budget

A raft of tax cuts were announced in this morning's mini budget.

Manchester Evening News

Tory changes to Universal Credit announced: What it means for you

In today's mini-budget, Kwasi Kwarteng, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced changes to the way claimants can receive Universal Credit.

The National (Scotland)

What today's multi billion pound government mini budget means for you

New Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has laid out the government's major economic plans as the cost of living crisis worsens - here's what it all means

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Edinburgh Live

DWP Universal Credit claimants to have benefits cut even if in work under new rules

Universal Credit claimants who are in part-time work risk having their benefits cut if they do not seek further employment as part of a new crackdown announced by Kwasi Kwarteng

Daily Record

Mini Budget 2022: How Kwasi Kwarteng's huge tax cuts will affect Scots as rich set to benefit

The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced huge tax cuts that will benefit the richest in society.

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit warning as thousands could see benefits cut this winter

Labour has hit out at the new scheme that could see people with less to live on

Daily Record

People on legacy benefits could be due £1,500 back payments as legal team wins right to appeal

More than two million people missed out on the £20 weekly Universal Credit uplift during the pandemic.

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The Independent UK

John Swinney: UK Government policies create more poverty

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister accused the UK Government of creating more poverty with policies such as cutting Universal Credit.

Nottingham Post

DWP offering two-year loan up to £812 for those on certain benefits

It can be used for a number of things

Manchester Evening News

Stamp duty, energy bills and National Insurance - Everything we know so far about Friday's mini-budget

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng address the House of Commons on Friday morning

Daily Mirror

Boy, 3, delivers hard-hitting plea to No10 as millions face 'impossible winter'

Mum Merve Kalgidim, 33, and son Kingsley, three, today presented a series of petitions with more than 400,000 signatures to Downing Street demanding urgent action to address the cost of living crisis.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh mum better off on universal credit than working due to rising childcare costs

One Parent Families Scotland conducted an online consultation that gathered the opinions of single parent families across Scotland and asked them how they could be bettered helped by the state.

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit claimants could have their benefits cut - even if they have a job

Under plans expected to be announced on Friday, people will risk having their benefits sanctioned if they fail to take active steps to boost their earnings

Daily Mirror

DWP Universal Credit crackdown will sanction more Brits - even if they have a job

Labour branded it 'staggering' that the Tories are threatening the low paid in Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-Budget - at the same time as plotting a boost to bankers' bonuses

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