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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Martin Lewis fan saves £213 by making five simple changes

The woman said she had been 'very worried' about the cost of living and the rise in energy prices

Liverpool Echo

Sky issues £90 message to anyone on Universal Credit or State Pension in the UK

BT, Community Fibre, G.Network, Hyperoptic, KCOM and Virgin Media O2 have already done something similar

Manchester Evening News

Millions eligible for extra Universal Credit help - how to check if you're entitled

There are millions of people currently receiving Universal Credit who could also be entitled to extra help as the cost of living soars - here's how to check if you're eligible

Daily Mirror

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People on Universal Credit could be eligible for an extra £627 each month tax-free

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

Daily Record

Shocking figures show more than 170,000 children are living in poverty in the North East

The figures mean that more than one in four children in the North East were living in poverty last year (29%)

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis fan saved £213 on bills by making five 'simple changes'

Sam, aged 65, says she was able to lower her car insurance, broadband, phone and water bill after going through her finances

Bristol Post

Martin Lewis fan explains how she saved £213 by making five simple bill changes

The Martin Lewis fan, only known as Sam, was able to lower her car insurance, broadband, phone and water bill after going through her finances. She's also now making the most of her savings

Daily Mirror

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Children living in Nicola Sturgeon’s constituency are poorest in the UK as investigation reveals poverty rate at 69 per cent

Govanhill West – part of the First Minister’s Glasgow Southside seat – has a child poverty rate of 69 per cent.

Daily Record

Mental health chief's 'huge' warning for 1.7m Brits who DWP will move to Universal Credit

DWP claimants will be given a three-month deadline to move to Universal Credit once they're handed a 'migration notice' - or their benefits will be cut off. Paul Farmer from the charity Mind says this could leave people behind

Daily Mirror

Life in poverty hotspot with most benefits claimants as cost of living bites

'The Government don't care. We're just a number to them'

Wales Online

Mum on Universal Credit 'drops three dress sizes' as she can't afford food

Kelly Thomson said she's lost two stone because she can't afford to eat

Liverpool Echo

People claiming Universal Credit can get £15 broadband packages from BT and Virgin Media

Households keen to cut costs could be missing out on these unique fibre broadband packages.

Daily Record

Energy bills soar as Leeds family prepares to spend £8,500 on gas and electricity

The cost of living crisis has plunged millions of people into poverty

Leeds Live

Univeral Credit and other DWP benefit payment date changes due to Easter

The DWP has confirmed when people will receive their money

Liverpool Echo

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Daily Mirror

Poor pupils so exhausted they struggle to concentrate in class, teachers warn

Teachers reported children were tired in class or turning up hungry and in dirty or badly fitting uniforms as the Government faced urgent calls to ease pressures on struggling families

Daily Mirror

Dad who lives off £2 a day after addiction wants to break benefits stigma

James Doris, from Solihull, says he is desperate to contribute to society but that competition, the benefits system and a move towards video interviews are making it tricky to find employment

Wales Online

Benefits stigma haunts dad who can't get a job and lives on £2 a day

Father-of-two who battled addiction and homelessness is 'desperate to contribute to society'

Daily Mirror

Vodafone relaunches £10 Voxi mobile tariff for millions of struggling households

Vodafone is bringing back its “Voxi for Now” social tariff. Through the special deal, Voxi customers can get unlimited 5G data, calls and texts for £10 a month for up to six months

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Wales Online

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

Glasgow Live

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

Daily Mirror

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

Manchester Evening News

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

Millions of people will be affected by the date change

Daily Record

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 Mirror

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

Manchester Evening News

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

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