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Universal Credit sparked rise in burglaries, repossession and car crime

Researchers say rolling out the new benefit led to 35,000 burglaries and 25,000 vehicle crimes

Wales Online

Universal Credit roll-out ‘led to rise in home repossessions and burglaries’

Researchers estimate that the reform unintentionally led to 35,000 burglaries, 25,000 vehicle crimes and 6,000 repossession orders.

The Independent UK

Millions on legacy benefits still waiting for decision on legal appeal over £20 weekly uplift back payments

More than 2 million people on older-style DWP and HMRC benefits missed out on £1,500 in extra financial support during lockdown.

Daily Record

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Child poverty reaches huge levels in North East, new figures show

Newcastle has seen the number of children growing up poor rise by 50% in the last seven years - the biggest increase in the UK

Chronicle Live

Bristol has highest levels of child poverty in the South West

It equates to ten children in a classroom of 30

Bristol Post

Child poverty fell during pandemic amid temporary universal credit uplift

Groups fear more families will be pushed into poverty, with the £20-a-week uplift now removed and the cost-of-living crisis continuing to deepen.

The Independent UK

DWP using machine algorithm to decide whether people should receive universal credit

Warnings vulnerable people in danger of being ‘unfairly penalised’ by AI system

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Suella Braverman complains 'too many rely on benefits' despite Tory cuts

TORY leadership hopeful Suella Braverman has complained that "too many people rely on benefits" - despite a huge proportion of those…

The National (Scotland)

DWP issues Universal Credit fraud warning to every claimant with social media

Every person claiming Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions has been warned that their social media accounts may be observed as part of fraud investigations

Glasgow Live

Emmerdale's Gemma Oaten forced to claim benefits to pay rent as work dried up

'I've been on TV but I had to go on benefits when Covid shut my play'

Leeds Live

Some £326 DWP cost of living payments set to be delayed beyond deadline date

Eight million Brits on Universal Credit and other benefits start getting a £326 DWP payment this Thursday - but updated guidance suggests some complex cases won't be processed before July 31

Daily Mirror

DWP updates £326 cost of living eligibility to ‘improve clarity’ as first payments start this week

Millions of people receiving seven types of benefits will see payments land in bank accounts from July 14.

Daily Record

Emmerdale's Gemma Oaten says she was forced to claim benefits for rent as work dried up

Former Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten has revealed she was left to claim benefits after the Coronavirus pandemic left her without work and struggling to pay the bills

Daily Mirror

DWP issues warning to those on Universal Credit with social media accounts

It's part of a new strategy which will see it bring in a brand new 2,000-strong team to crackdown on benefit fraud

Bristol Post

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Nottingham Post

DWP warning to any Universal Credit claimants who use social media

The 'Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System' will aim to stop around £2 billion of losses

Daily Mirror

Brits going hungry as foodbank cupboards empty while Tories squabble over new PM

In Newcastle upon Tyne, donations to the East End Women foodbank began to dry up in March. Last month they posted an appeal on Facebook with pictures of near-empty shelves

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit claimants could be eligible for another benefit worth £624 a month

Around three million Brits are already receiving this additional cash, available to any claimant who needs help due to a mental health condition such as anxiety, stress or depression, disability or illness

Edinburgh Live

Certain BT customers can get bills 'massively reduced' shopper reveals

One BT customer has shared how people who claim certain benefits such as Universal Credit and Pension Credit can get their internet bills with the provider "massively reduced"

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DWP warns of cost of living payment delays for first instalment due next week

Those entitled to the payment are set to receive the first half from July 14 onwards, but some may need to wait longer

Chronicle Live

DWP warning to anyone on Universal Credit with social media accounts issued

The DWP has a new plan it expects to stop around £2 billion of losses due to fraud and error over the next five years

Manchester Evening News

Universal Credit claimants to get payment boost next week

The first hald of the bonus cost of living payments will soon be rolled out

Daily Record

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

BT, Sky, Now Broadband and Virgin social tariffs could help with rising household costs.

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit claimants set for payment boost NEXT WEEK - see if you're due extra money

A cost of living payment worth £650 is being awarded to around eight million people who claim means-tested benefits, including Universal Credit

Glasgow Live

DWP announce major New Style JSA change affecting every new claimant

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed a major change to New Style Jobseeker's Allowance that will affect every person making a claim for the benefit

Daily Record

DWP announces important update for people making a claim for New Style JSA

New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance does not qualify for the £650 cost of living payment.

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