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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Shell and BP reveal record profit margins fuelling calls for windfall tax on oil and gas firms

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says it's "completely unforgivable" that the Government is yet to tax the super-profits of energy companies

Chronicle Live

Legacy benefit claimants still waiting for decision on legal appeal over £20 weekly uplift back payments

Benefit claimants not on Universal Credit were not eligible for £1,500 in extra financial support during lockdown.

Daily Record

Universal Credit changes: What you need to know and will you be better or worse off?

A shake-up of the Universal Credit system is starting next week - here's our complete list of how the move will affect your payments

Chronicle Live

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People on Universal Credit or JSA could be eligible for an extra £627 every four weeks

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record

Universal Credit: Will you be worse off after switching from older benefits?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will once again start to move people over from the old benefit system to Universal Credit from May 9 - but will you be better or worse off?

Daily Mirror

Four important money changes in May including Universal Credit and Tesco Clubcards

After April saw household and energy bills soar amid the worsening cost of living crisis, May is set to see more important financial changes come into effect which will affect households across the UK

Edinburgh Live

Universal Credit and benefits changes to be introduced

You could be left with less money in your pocket

Manchester Evening News

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Universal Credit: How much you can earn before benefits are reduced

Universal Credit is a payment to help with the cost of living for those who are on a low income, are unemployed or are unable to work. Working does affect the amount you will receive, however. Here's how...

Glasgow Live

Universal Credit claimants could top up DWP sum by up to £1,600

Many people are claiming Universal Credit for the first time

Manchester Evening News

More Universal Credit and council tax changes to be aware of

After April brought a raft of price hikes, there are more changes impacting the cost of living coming this month

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit claimants could boost cash from DWP by up to £1,600

Many people on Universal Credit could be eligible for extra support from the DWP

Liverpool Echo

From Universal Credit to Sky bills - Six money changes coming in May

Some important financial changes will be made in the month of May

Chronicle Live

Retired nurse on Universal Credit surviving on 'gone off' food

Bonnie Noel has also resorted to taking weekly showers and drinking curdled milk 'for protein'

Liverpool Echo

Sky to hike phone prices for millions of customers from this week - how it affects you

Those on Universal Credit may be eligible for a social tariff instead, these are designed for vulnerable customers and are discounted by up to half price - find out more below

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Daily Mirror

Six money changes coming in May - including Universal Credit and higher interest rates

April brought a huge raft of bill increases including a huge hike to energy bills, as the cost of living crisis deepened. But what does May have in store for families? We explain all the changes

Nottingham Post

DWP Universal Credit: From free broadboard to Healthy Start Vouchers - everything that can be claimed

Claimants of Universal Credit are encouraged to check they're making the most of the financial support that's available.

Daily Record

DWP estimates 900,000 legacy benefit claimants will be worse off when managed migration begins this month

The DWP has calculated 1.4 million households will receive higher payments when they migrate to Universal Credit.

Bristol Post

DWP Universal Credit: Everything you can claim from free broadband to vouchers

UC claimants can also get free vouchers, dental treatment and travel costs

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Manchester Evening News

“It's all a bit f*****": The home of Greater Manchester's poorest kids

"When they have school photos, I can't afford to pay for them”

Wales Online

Former nurse on Universal Credit is living on soured milk and out-of-date food as cost of living crisis bites

Bonnie, 65, says she is having to resort to extreme measures to make ends meet

Daily Mirror

Woman on Universal Credit showers once a week and drinks 'off' milk due to living costs

Retired nurse Bonnie Noel, 65, eats food weeks after its use -by date, only showers once a week to save water, cuts her own hair to save money and turns her washing machine off half-way through to save on a full load

Glasgow Live

DWP May Day bank holiday benefit payment dates for Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

People who receive benefits from Department for Work and Pensions or HMRC may see their money put into their account on a different day than usual as a result of the May bank holiday

Chronicle Live

The May Bank Holiday payment date for Universal Credit, Child Benefit and Tax Credits

Bank holidays can mean a change in the date a claimant is paid - here is how the first May Bank Holiday will affect benefit payments

Liverpool Echo

DWP May bank holiday payment date for Universal Credit, Child Benefit and Tax Credits

Bank holidays can mean a change in the date claimants are paid and people are being warned to be aware

Daily Mirror

Remote rural community faces hidden hunger crisis as people 'scared' amid soaring costs

In 2016-17, South Lakes food banks gave out 674 parcels, 183 to children. In 2019-20, that figure rose to 1,091. From April 2021 to March 2022, two small food banks gave out 2,486 food parcels

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