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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Concerns Universal Credit claimants in West Dunbartonshire could face tough sanctions under new rules

Jobseekers will have to look for work outside their chosen field from the fourth week of their claim, rather than after three months, or face sanctions.

Daily Record

DWP Universal Credit claimants to see benefits cut under tough new sanctions

The Department for Work and Pensions has introduced a new initiative in a bid to get 500,000 people back into employment that will see Universal Credit claimants face tougher sanctions if they fail to find a job

Glasgow Live

Universal Credit payments of up to £596 a month now available to more than 1.3m people in work

A rule change last year means more people are now eligible for financial support.

Daily Record

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No ruling yet for legacy benefit claimants waiting on court decision over possible £1,500 arrears from the DWP

People on Universal Credit received an extra £20 per week from April 2020 to October 2021.

Daily Record

The 25 types of benefits you may be able to claim

You may be entitled to some of these

Manchester Evening News

25 benefits you can claim and how to find out if you are eligible

It's time to check what you are entitled to as the cost of living rises

Wales Online

Reality of life at Merseyside foodbank where stock at 'all-time low'

"You’re only one paycheck away from being in crisis and needing support from a foodbank and it could be any of us"

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The 25 types of benefits you could be eligible for - and how to find out if you are

You should always be aware of what you are entitled to

Liverpool Echo

Leeds wants Universal Credit to be scrapped for a 'better system'

Some have said the system needs reworking to better support people in poverty

Leeds Live

Your next Universal Credit payment could be lower than the last one - how to check online

There are 11 reasons why DWP could deduct money from your next Universal Credit payment.

Daily Record

Radical plan for Universal Credit to be scrapped and PIP increased to more than £900 each month

The Commission on Social Security has called for the 'Guaranteed Decent Income'.

Daily Record

Scrap Universal Credit and replace it with £163.50 guaranteed income, proposal says

The Commission on Social Security's plan would replace Universal Credit with a new system similar to Universal Basic income but only for lower earners

Chronicle Live

Call to scrap Universal Credit and give everyone £163.50 a week instead

The plans have not yet been costed

Nottingham Post

DWP announces update affecting millions of Universal Credit claimants

The change came into force this week

Liverpool Echo

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Manchester Evening News

Jobseekers must find work faster or face having universal credit cut - we asked some claimants what it might mean

"If I could work I would but you want a job that fits you rather than shaping yourself to fit a new job."

Edinburgh Live

Universal Credit could be scrapped with every adult given £163.50 a week instead

A radical plan to scrap Universal Credit has been proposed, and the change would see every adult instead be paid £163.50 a week in an effort to "streamline" the process

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian cost of living crisis sparks call for action on household bills

Labour and SNP join forces in West Lothian Council to call on Westminster to tackle the coming energy bills crisis in the face of soaring inflation and its effects on struggling households.

Daily Record

DWP confirms Universal Credit support scheme for new and legacy benefit claimants will continue until next year

The Citizens Advice network will deliver ‘Help to Claim’ until March 2023.

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Wales Online

Universal Credit and ESA claimants may be affected by sick note rule change

Sick pay rules were relaxed in England to free up doctors during the booster rollout

Wales Online

Everyone in country could get £163.50 a week in idea to scrap Universal Credit

Other benefits would also be radically increased if the plan were accepted

Manchester Evening News

Universal Credit could be scrapped and all adults given £164 a week instead

The new plans would see everyone paid £164 a week

Chronicle Live

DWP crackdown gives jobseekers claiming Universal Credit just four weeks to find ideal job

Unemployed will face sanctions if they don't widen their work search after 28 days under new Government target launched today

Manchester Evening News

Universal Credit crackdown introduced - here's what claimants need to know

The move comes as the government tries to get 500,000 people off benefits before July

Nottingham Post

DWP warning to anyone on Universal Credit and jobseekers

Universal Credit crackdown as claimants are expected to widen their search after one month or face benefits sanctions

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit given one month to widen job search or face benefits sanction

The DWP aims to get 500,000 jobseekers into work by the end of June.

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