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6 ways to save money on the huge rises in childcare and after-school club costs

Childcare and financial experts tell Lisa Salmon the best ways for parents to keep costs down.

The Independent UK

What is the Help to Save scheme? Government-backed savings account helping people on Universal Credit

Everything you need to know about the Help To Save scheme

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands of workers could go on strike in coming months in battle over pay, says union

Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite, says workers are 'simply no longer prepared to accept poverty wages'

Chronicle Live

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'Humiliated' neighbourhood with 'no hope' has one of UK's highest unemployment rates

Residents of Gorton include those left homeless by a long-term inability to find employment and some who criticised a lack of support, although some felt they were better off being unemployed

Daily Mirror

Christmas bonus on the way for millions who receive DWP benefits - check if you are eligible

The payment is to help people across the country with their costs over the festive period and will be paid into the bank accounts of those eligible automatically

Chronicle Live

DWP court date announced over Universal Credit bonus and legacy benefits backpay appeal

A court hearing is set to take place to challenge an earlier DWP decision not to give Covid top-up payments to people on legacy benefits

Chronicle Live

The Greater Manchester streets where there are more unemployed people than anywhere else in the region

'It’s actually humiliating that I can’t work': The stories of trauma, ill health and loss of confidence in the system behind unemployment figures in one Greater Manchester neighbourhood

Manchester Evening News

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People on certain benefits or low income can now get fibre broadband for £15 each month

BT, Sky, Now Broadband and Virgin Media O2 social tariffs could help reduce monthly outgoings.

Daily Record

Every DWP cost of living payment between September and Christmas

The package includes a £400 discount on energy bills

Liverpool Echo

When people can expect to get their second DWP cost of living payment

People receiving certain benefits or tax credits are entitled to two payments to help with the cost-of-living crisis.

Manchester Evening News

Court date confirmed for legacy benefit claimants appeal over £20 weekly Universal Credit uplift back payments

Two million people on older-style benefits missed out more than £1,500 in extra DWP support during lockdown.

Daily Record

Man fighting for life after falling off 50ft roof during protest over benefits payments

Joseph McAteer, 36, fell from the roof of the former Fishergate Baptist Church in Preston, Lancashire, while protesting against the DWP and is now fighting for his life

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit, ESA and JSA cost of living warning over payment gap

Analysis shows thousands of people will see energy costs 'wipe out' their income unless more is done

Liverpool Echo

First £326 Cost of Living Payment to land in bank accounts from today for those on tax credits

The Government is issuing extra help to some people

Wales Online

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Nottingham Post

10 money changes for September including £326 cost of living payment

Dates and details explained

Liverpool Echo

Ten money changes coming in September including cost of living payments

To help you keep on top of the latest money changes, we’ve rounded up ten financial updates to expect in September

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Universal Credit claimants among most likely to be impacted by crackdown

According to new research, Glasgow is among the regions in Scotland most likely to be affected by a potential crackdown on Universal Credit by the next UK Prime Minister

The National (Scotland)

SNP urged to raise child poverty payment by 300 per cent to mitigate Tory policy

THE Scottish Government has been urged to provide an extra £100 a month for young parents penalised by Tory benefit rules ...

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Daily Mirror

Ten money changes coming in September including £326 cost of living payment

We’ve rounded up ten financial updates to expect in September, as Brits prepare for a tough winter with the energy price cap confirmed to rise to £3,549 in October

Daily Record

SNP led Government urged to provide £100 a month benefits top up to young parents

EXCLUSIVE: Charities says under 25s are penalised by the Tory Government and want the SNP-Green Government to intervene

The National (Scotland)

Tory welfare cuts penalising young parents, campaigners warn

THE impact of Tory welfare cuts on under-25s have been revealed in new figures showing more than half of children with young mothers are living in…

Daily Record

Boost your income before October energy price hike by checking for extra benefits and discounts

To combat the cost of living crisis make sure you are maximising your income and not missing out.

Daily Mirror

Skint dad-of-two living on £66 a week in one-bed council flat offered dream job

Dad-of-two Angel Blanco Lista shares a one-bedroom council flat with his wife Santana and children, with the family living on just £66 a week and relying on Universal Credit

The National (Scotland)

UK Government told to match Scotland's cost of living support

THE UK Government has been told to match Scotland’s cost-of-living support and take urgent steps to prevent millions across the UK from being…

Liverpool Echo

DWP could boost Universal Credit by £25 a week under new plan

The extra cash will come as a lifeline to many struggling to get by amid the worsening cost of living crisis

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