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Millions of people are eligible for half price broadband - here’s how you can claim

If you currently claim financial support, you could be entitled to getting a massive saving on your broadband

Wales Online

Mum on Universal Credit forced to let kids 'freeze' due to rising heating costs

Rebecca Jones has spoken out about her 'difficult' life on Universal Credit, with the 31-year-old often left feeling she has to "ration the electricity".

Daily Record

North Lanarkshire Council writes off more than £3 million in rent arrears

Universal Credit and the coronavirus pandemic have been blamed for reducing collection rates.

Daily Record

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People on Universal Credit could be eligible for an extra £152 each week on top of benefit

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you could be eligible for extra financial support.

Daily Record

DWP Universal Credit alert with rules every claimant must follow to keep payments

Claimants are urged to follow strict guidelines to prevent becoming a victim of hackers and scammers

Chronicle Live

Mum-of-two, 31, unable to pay for carpets or heating fears energy price rises

Rebecca Jones, who lives in Brighouse, has told that she has been left "scared" with the prospect of energy price hikes as she already can't afford to pay for carpets or heating

Daily Mirror

Legacy benefits petition calling for £1,500 back pay passes signature milestone which should trigger official response

More than 2 million people on older benefits including ESA and JSA did not qualify for the £20 weekly uplift.

Daily Record

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DWP changes to Universal Credit rules set to impact jobseekers

The time limit to find employment is set to be altered

Bristol Post

DWP updates Universal Credit rules for those too sick to work

Following the introduction of tough new rules for those receiving Universal Credit, the Department for Work and Pensions has updated its guidance for claimants who say they are too ill to work

Glasgow Live

Millions of people are eligible for half price broadband - here’s how you can claim

If you currently claim financial support, you could be entitled to getting a massive saving on your broadband

Chronicle Live

Millions of people lose chance for £1560 backpay as DWP win legal fight

High court judge rules the government were correct to refuse £20 a week Covid uplift to those people claiming legacy benefits

Chronicle Live

DWP claimants lose High Court battle over £20 weekly uplift back payments

Two million people in the UK were waiting for the outcome in the hope that they would receive back dated payments. But the High Court has ruled that those of ESA and JSA aren't eligible for them.

Glasgow Live

New DWP health rules for Universal Credit claimants who are too ill to work

Universal Credit claimants may be sent for assessments on day one of their claim

Liverpool Echo

Families devastated after losing High Court battle for £1,500 Universal Credit U-turn

A legal fight to pay £1,500 to around two million sick and disabled people who were excluded from Covid benefit support has today been rejected by the High Court

Daily Mirror

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Daily Record

12 ways to boost your income by claiming benefits, discounts and reductions before April price hike

You could be missing out on hundreds of pounds worth of extra monthly income or one-off payments.

Daily Record

High Court rules legacy benefits claimants will not receive £20 weekly uplift back payments

More than 2 million benefit claimants did not receive the weekly uplift which was paid to those on Universal Credit.

Daily Mirror

DWP benefit claimants lose High Court fight to hand 2million people £1,500 each

A High Court judge admitted legacy benefits claimants face ‘obvious hardship’ on ESA, Income Support and Jobseekers’ Allowance - but rejected their bid to get the same £20-a-month Covid rise given to people on Universal Credit

Daily Record

Decision due for legacy benefit claimants waiting on court ruling over possible £1,500 back payments

Judgement is expected in a High Court challenge over exclusion of legacy benefit claimants from £20 uplift.

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Glasgow Live

Number of DWP Universal Credit sanctions soars to 'extremely worrying' 50,000 a month

The number of people claiming Universal Credit who have had their benefits reduced or removed has soared — and the UK Government are bringing in even tougher rules

Daily Mirror

DWP Universal Credit sanctions soar to 50,000 a month in 'extremely worrying' rise

The number of sanctions has shot from a few thousand a month to 50,000 - a similar proportion to before the pandemic - after the DWP brought back face-to-face Jobcentre appointments. And the worst could be yet to come

Chronicle Live

Universal Credit and other DWP benefit claimants could be eligible for £1,200 bonus

The Help to Save scheme helps those claiming benefits boost their savings by 50 percent

Daily Record

New petition calls for backdated £20 Universal Credit uplift payments for all legacy benefits claimants

Millions of people on Universal Credit received £1,500 in additional support during Covid-related lockdowns.

Nottingham Post

DWP £1,200 bonus could be available to people on Universal Credit or low incomes

The bonus has been highlighted by the MoneySavingExpert.com team

Liverpool Echo

People on Universal Credit or with a low income could get £1,200 bonus

Nearly 11 million people on a low income could be eligible for the unique savings scheme

Nottingham Post

DWP: Broadband discounts of £144 that millions are eligible for but only a fraction take them up

Regulator says only 55,000 homes have taken advantage of the discounted rates

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