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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP to introduce ‘Virtual Agent’ telephone system over next three years starting with Universal Credit

The move is designed to improve and support future demand on DWP telephony services.

Daily Record

DWP to release new fraud and error report on cost of living payments next week

The report will cover cost of living payments made throughout 2022.

Daily Record

DWP demanded Universal Credit claimant repay £8,600 but court clears her

She had repeatedly checked her benefits

Nottingham Post

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How over a decade of Tory rule sparked the rise of food banks

MORE THAN a decade ago, Peter Fowler’s church opened a centre in Glasgow where people struggling with problems such as benefit delays could pick…

The National (Scotland)

Reason why some people have NOT seen their benefits increase this month

Universal Credit payments were increased by 10.1% on April 10, but some people are yet to see a rise in their benefit payments - Mirror Money explains why this is and when you should expect to see the rise

Daily Mirror

DWP criticised for not waiving Universal Credit debt caused by its OWN mistakes

The DWP was recently taken to court after ordering a single mother to pay back £8,600 worth of overpayments caused by internal mistakes

Daily Mirror

Glaswegians claiming benefits and Universal Credit to see payment changes amid bank holiday

People who claim certain benefits across the UK - including Glasgow - may see a change to when they are paid with three bank holidays coming up.

Glasgow Live

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Warning as thousands could be denied £301 cost of living cash for breaking DWP rules

Under DWP rules, households will not be eligible for the £301 cost of living payment if they have a "nil award" during the qualifying week

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit and benefit claimants hit by bank holiday payment shake-up

The bank holiday falls on May 1

Nottingham Post

DWP benefits and Universal Credit users face big payment changes today

12 types of benefits will be affected due to three bank holidays in May

Wales Online

DWP warning as thousands on Universal Credit denied cost of living cash

Thousands have been denied support

Liverpool Echo

DWP and HMRC benefits that stop being paid when you reach state pension age

Benefits including Universal Credit are among those that come to an end, however you could be eligible for other payments

Chronicle Live

‘I was rejected from nearly 100 jobs and spent 18 months on benefits – now I’ve landed my dream job as a barrister’

Taz Aldeek finally achieved his dream after gaining experience at home and abroad

Manchester Evening News

Thousands of DWP claimants could be denied Cost of Living support as punishment

Some claimant's may see their benefits cut to zero - meaning they won't be entitled to the cash

Nottingham Post

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The Money Edit

HMRC tax credit renewal packs: act quickly to avoid losing benefit payments

Households receiving tax credits will be asked to confirm their details to ensure they continue to receive their entitlement. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss out on up to £3,480 a year

Bristol Post

£301 DWP Cost of Living payments - when to expect them and how they'll appear in accounts

Payments begin on April 25 and end on May 17, with HMRC making payments to tax credit-only customers between, May 2 and 9, 2023

The Money Edit

8 ways to get interest-free money if you’re struggling

Here are 8 clever ways to get interest-free income if you’re struggling with the rising cost of living

Liverpool Echo

Phillip Schofield's brother dismissed from police job after sex abuse conviction

Timothy Schofield was previously found guilty

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Daily Record

HMRC issues Tax Credits warning to half a million people due renewal pack next month

Two types of Tax Credits renewal packs will be issued between May 2 and June 15.

Wales Online

Record 3,000,000 emergency food parcels handed out in a year, 1m to children

There was a 38% rise in first-time users compared to the same period last year

The National (Scotland)

'Tory rule' sees record number of emergency food parcels delivered across UK

THE SNP have condemned a record rise in emergency food parcels in the UK, saying it is a direct consequence of “Tory rule”...

Daily Record

Calls for £100-a-month boost to Scottish Child Payment for struggling parents

EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners want SNP ministers to increase the Scottish Child Payment to comat "staggering" poverty levels among young parents.

Daily Record

Man forced to survive on benefits after applying for 100 jobs lands dream role as barrister

Taz Aldeek, 29, constantly had job applications rejected despite him holding three degrees - including a masters.

Nottingham Post

HMRC alert as 1.5m tax credit recipients told to make checks

The deadline has been announced

Manchester Evening News

HMRC warns tax credits claimants will need to take action to keep receiving benefits

Renewal packages will soon arrive in the post

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