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Universal credit: Millions of benefits claimants set to be moved to new system within weeks

Legacy benefits claimants will see a phased move to universal credit

Wales Online

DWP Universal Credit rule change means more workers are eligible for benefit

Due to a Department for Work and Pensions rule change, more people in work are eligible for Universal Credit — and may be missing out on as much as £7,300 a year

Glasgow Live

Parents left 'embarrassed' after NHS food voucher scheme hit by computer glitch

The NHS Healthy Start scheme allows some parents to claim up to £8.50 a week towards the cost of essential foods such as fruit and veg - but some people are being unfairly denied the support

Daily Mirror

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DWP has changed Easter payment dates for Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP and benefits

Millions of people will be affected by the date change

Manchester Evening News

More people in work now eligible for Universal Credit payments each month

A DWP rule change last year means more workers may be able to claim financial support.

Daily Record

Sky launches cheap broadband deal for people on benefits - and it could save you £90

Sky has just announced its new Sky Broadband Basics tariff. It costs £20 a month and will be for existing Sky customers who get Universal Credit or Pension Credit

Daily Mirror

Two in three children in parts of Greater Manchester living below breadline - search postcode to find out reality near you

Data shows that in the Busk area of Oldham, 67 per cent of children are living in poverty - the third-highest rate in the whole of Britain

Manchester Evening News

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Easter bank holiday benefit payment dates in full including Universal Credit and PIP

The Easter bank holiday will mean your benefit payment gets paid early - but keep in mind that if you get paid earlier, you will need to make your money last longer

Daily Mirror

Changes to DWP Universal Credit, pension and other benefits from today

New changes to benefits is not likely to improve living conditions in the slightest

Manchester Evening News

DWP benefits and pension rise today but many will be worse off

The new Department for Work and Pensions benefits and pension rates come into effect today, but for many people across the UK they will not see any benefit to their daily lives

Edinburgh Live

Millions of UK children living in poverty - search postcode to find out reality near you

The latest official figures show that there were 2.8 million children across the country living below the breadline in March 2021, even before the cost of housing was taken into account

Daily Mirror

DWP benefit and pension changes which will leave claimants worse off

A 3.1% rise in pension, Universal Credit and other benefit payments will not be in line with current inflation rates

Wales Online

New DWP payment rates from this week for PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

State Pension, Attendance Allowance, JSA and other payments will increase for millions of people.

Daily Record

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more rising today - check your payments

Universal Credit payments will rise from Monday, April 11, meaning benefit claimants will get more financial support in their bank accounts - but only at half of the rate of inflation

Daily Mirror

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Wales Online

Change to benefits and pensions from today leaves everyone worse off

There are new amounts in payments for everything from Universal Credit to state pensions

Belfast Live

How the rising cost of living is affecting NI's most vulnerable

Rachel Kelly, a support worker for Belfast Central Mission has highlighted the difficulties those she helps have been facing

Nottingham Post

DWP Universal Credit and PIP payments to increase from tomorrow

This will be welcome to many individuals and families

Chronicle Live

DWP benefit and pension changes on Monday which will leave claimants worse off

A 3.1% increase in pension, Universal Credit and other benefit payments is not in line with current inflation rates

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Daily Mirror

DWP benefit and pension changes today in full - as measly rise leaves Brits worse off

Benefits and pensions rise for millions of Brits by just 3.1% on Monday 11 April - which is far less than inflation and will leave people worse off in real terms. See the full rates here

Manchester Evening News

"I’m already in so much debt": The hidden poverty on the streets of Didsbury

For many, the increase in rent, bills and supermarket shops will mean less of life's pleasures. But for some, who already rely on food banks for meals and government support, the increases are terrifying

Wales Online

The ten areas of Wales where the most children grow up in poverty

The latest figures show an increase in the number of children living in poverty in Wales

Glasgow Live

11 ways to increase income amid cost of living crisis including benefits and discounts

Households across Scotland could be missing out on hundreds of pounds worth of benefits and savings amid the worsening cost of living crisis — here is a roundup

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester's streets where families light their homes with candles because they can't afford electricity

'We're becoming poorer and no one is listening'

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit boost for millions of claimants next week

Millions of households will get more money from next week

Daily Mirror

More than 3,000 DWP Work Coaches in 'biggest ever jobs Army' lose their jobs

Some of the Jobcentre advisors will now have to claim Universal Credit themselves as union chiefs blasted confirmed cutbacks at the Department for Work and Pensions

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