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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

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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

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

Dates and details explained

Nottingham Post

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

Liverpool Echo

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

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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 ...

The National (Scotland)

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 Mirror

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

Daily Record

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…

The National (Scotland)

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 Record

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

Daily Mirror

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…

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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

Manchester Evening News

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

Nottingham Post

Call on DWP to increase Universal Credit and legacy benefits

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

Belfast Live

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

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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

Nottingham Post

Martin Lewis warns of incorrect DWP Universal Credit payments

Claimants are urged to check their Universal Credit accounts

Daily Mirror

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

Evening Standard

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

Liverpool Echo

DWP Universal Credit warning as thousands paid wrong amount

Problems can arise due to system delays in reporting your wages

Daily Mirror

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

Chronicle Live

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

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