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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP told to boost Universal Credit payments by at least £25 a week

It comes after Ofgem announced an 80 per cent increase on energy bills

Manchester Evening News

Call on DWP to increase Universal Credit and legacy benefits

"The scale of harm caused by these price rises needs to sink in"

Nottingham Post

The benefit payments worth hundreds you could be claiming in NI as cost-of-living rises

Families should make sure they are claiming everything they are due

Belfast Live

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'Scandalous' - Government criticised after Northumberland woman went without food for five days

It comes as the energy price cap increased again

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis warns of incorrect DWP Universal Credit payments

Claimants are urged to check their Universal Credit accounts

Nottingham Post

Brits earning £45,000 a year will struggle with energy bills, admits Chancellor

Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has admitted that even middle-earners in the UK making £45,000 a year are also set to struggle to get by this winter due to the spike in energy bills

Daily Mirror

Nadhim Zahawi: Middle earners will need urgent help through cost-of-living crisis

The Chancellor warned those on salaries of £45,000 a year will also need help to pay energy bills

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DWP Universal Credit warning as thousands paid wrong amount

Problems can arise due to system delays in reporting your wages

Liverpool Echo

Skint families 'send kids to school in dirty clothes' as cost of living soars

One mum's baby stayed in a too-small cot after she couldn't afford a bed. Another was stuck with a rodent infestation, said Save the Children as energy bills soar

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert urges people on Universal Credit to check if they’ve been underpaid

The MoneySavingExpert consumer rights team has explained that a 'flaw' in the system could result in people receiving less Universal Credit cash

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis’ MSE warns thousands on Universal Credit may have been underpaid - check now

The consumer rights website explained how information about your earnings could end up in the wrong assessment period due to a “flaw” in the system - and this could mean you get less Universal Credit

Daily Mirror

72% of disabled households plunged into debt by cost-of-living crisis – poll

83% of families with a disabled loved one believe the Government is not doing enough to support them, according to a new poll.

The Independent UK

Skyrocketing energy bills will create a ‘huge mental health crisis’ this winter, NHS leaders warn

Exclusive: Demand for mental health services has already soared in the last year

The Independent UK

Money Saving Expert issues warning to employed Universal Credit claimants

Those who work and are on Universal Credit could be at risk of not being paid the benefit correctly - 41 per cent of those on Universal Credit are employed but MSE warn 20,000 people could be affected

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Daily Record

Some Child Benefit and Tax Credits payments due next week will be made on a different day

Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance payments may change for some people.

Liverpool Echo

DWP Universal Credit claimants facing three-month payment delay

The wait for cash comes as the cost of living crisis worsens

Wales Online

DWP: Families could see Universal Credit payments cut within weeks

It is one of two benefits which could be cut at a time when many are struggling with the soaring cost of living

Daily Record

DWP emergency loans of up to £812 for people on certain benefits can be repaid over two years

An application decision could be received in as little as seven days.

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Chronicle Live

Over two million DWP benefits claimants could get £1,500 in compensation

People who claim Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Jobseeker's Allowance could be in line for the money if an appeal court judge rules in favour of claimants

Daily Mirror

Who will be in Liz Truss' Cabinet? All the predictions from Suella Braverman to IDS

Tax-slashing free marketeer Liz Truss, who has slammed 'handouts' for struggling Brits, is expected to appoint a string of right-wingers and allies to top jobs now she is Prime Minister

Liverpool Echo

Some DWP claimants could be entitled to £1,500 compensation

An appeal court judge will decide if people on three DWP benefits are entitled to more financial support

Nottingham Post

DWP cost of living help - 30 free things you could be eligible to claim in August

Additional freebies that could save thousands

The Independent UK

Cost of living: How you could be missing out on up to £2,000 every year towards childcare costs

With the rising cost of living, many family budgets are being squeezed, leaving many people looking for ways to save money. Well, help is at hand.

Daily Mirror

Huge change to benefits and Universal Credit this week - see if you’ll get paid early

If you are due to be paid a benefit payment next Monday (August 29) then your money should land in your account this Friday (August 26) because of the upcoming bank holiday

Daily Mirror

12 most divisive policies announced by Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak that could hurt you

The Tory leadership hopefuls have been tossing red meat to their Tory voters. But what about when they become PM, and these policies end up out in the wild? We take a look at the most divisive

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