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Universal Credit claims up 13 per cent with another 200,000 people on benefits

It comes as inflation across the UK heads towards 10 per cent and unemployment stands at 3.7%

Wales Online

Single parents set to lose a whole month's pay this year thanks to rocketing inflation

Damning House of Commons Library analysis finds inflation, DWP Universal Credit and National Insurance and tax changes will leave a single parent-of-two £1,214 worse off - which is what they take home after tax in a month

Daily Mirror

Outraged Brits working three jobs slam Tory minister as they share harsh reality

After Conservative MP Rachel Maclean suggested that people who are strapped for cash should work more hours or get better paid jobs, a number of people already working multiple roles have spoken out.

Daily Record

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Furious Brits working 3 jobs blast out-of-touch minister as they share harrowing reality

After MP Rachel Maclean suggested people struggling for cash should work more hours or get better paid jobs, the Mirror spoke to three people already working multiple roles

Daily Mirror

Cost-of-living crisis: Northern Ireland family 'using kitchen hob to heat their home'

"The worst pain and misery of the cost-of-living crisis is being felt by children in low income families"

Belfast Live

Charity staff use their own cash to pay poor Brits' bills - 'we literally can't live'

Mum-of-two Leanne, who needed food vouchers despite working 37 hours a week and claiming Universal Credit, told Action for Children: 'I have no disposable income whatsoever'

Daily Mirror

Foodbank delivers parcels to Ponteland as cost of living crisis bites

Service has been set up to help those living in rural poverty says even families in the well-heeled suburb are feeling the pinch

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All six benefits that are being switched over to Universal Credit explained

The mass transfer to Universal Credit was paused due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has once again started inviting people to move over to the new system

Daily Mirror

Scottish Government forced to spend £350 million on mitigating cost of 'cruel' Tory Bedroom Tax

EXCLUSIVE: SNP MSP Elena Whitham said Scotland was left "cleaning up the mess of Westminster" by financially supporting tenants punished by the hated policy.

Daily Record

DWP launches new service allowing people to make or manage someone else's claim

They will also be able to inform DWP about changes in the claimant’s living situation.

Daily Record

Thousands eligible for free NHS prescriptions without realising - see criteria

Nearly one billion medicines have been distributed for free by the NHS in the past year, but many Brits could still be missing out on free prescriptions, not realising that they meet the criteria.

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak blames IT problems for not raising benefits in line with soaring inflation

The Tory chancellor left himself open to ridicule when he blamed the UK Government's IT systems for not raising benefits in line with the soaring cost of living.

Daily Record

Rishi Sunak blasted for using 'Computer Says No' excuse to cut benefits for millions

The Chancellor admitted 'it sounds like an excuse' after he blamed IT 'problems' for a real-terms benefit cut. Experts told the Mirror there were computer difficulties with some benefits - but they are no reason not to act

Daily Mirror

Boost your income before summer by claiming benefits, discounts or reductions

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

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‘Computer says no’: Rishi Sunak under fire for blaming ageing IT for failure to hike benefits

Experts dispute chancellor’s claim, arguing Universal Credit can – and has – been increased quickly

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis’ MSE issues warning to 7million people missing out on extra money

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert has explained how up to £15billion worth of benefits cash is going unclaimed each year - but it only takes ten minutes to do a quick check online to see if you’re entitled

Daily Mirror

Thrill-seeking DWP chief goes to crisis cost of living summit straight from rollercoaster

Therese Coffey was accused of a 'jolly day out' after riding the Wicker Man at Alton Towers, the popular theme park which happens to be owned by a Conservative donor

Daily Mirror

Mum dressing baby in 'more and more clothes' to keep warm as energy bills soar

Greta Bubneliene, 29, from Seacroft, Leeds, is having to put more layers on her baby Lily as she can't afford to turn the heating up due to the cost of living crisis as energy prices soar

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Wales Online

'I’ve been dressing the baby with more and more clothes' says mum as energy bills double

The family say they are struggling to lead 'a normal life'

Leeds Live

Struggling Leeds mum dressing baby in 'more and more clothes' to keep warm as energy bills soar

Greta Bubneliene has seen her energy bill double and says she's struggling to 'live a normal life'

Daily Record

Ofgem boss warns of ANOTHER energy bill hike amid £3,000-a-year war

The news comes as a report has revealed 1.5 million UK households will struggle to pay food and energy bills amid a deepening cost-of-living crisis

Daily Mirror

Disabled woman fears facing 'bigger battles' after forced switch to Universal Credit

Hannah Deakin says government shifting 'legacy benefits' claimants onto the one-size-fits-all Universal Credit system could easily backfire on disabled claimants

Leeds Live

Leeds woman on Universal Credit 'eating two meals a week' after her benefits are slashed

Millions of people across the UK are subject to these deductions from the Department for Work and Pensions despite the massive increases in the cost of living

Wales Online

Increase Universal Credit by £25 a week and give one-off £250 payment, government urged

The call came from leading experts who have warned they believe more than 250,000 households will “slide into destitution” next year

Daily Mirror

Join us LIVE as our experts explain what the Universal Credit switch means for you

Mirror Money reporter Levi Winchester will be joined by Turn2Us senior welfare benefits specialist Anna Stevenson live on the Daily Mirror Facebook page today (May 12) at 1pm to answer your questions

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