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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Northumberland County Council bosses defend 7% hike in council tenant rents

The increase is proposed as part of the council's budget for the coming year

Chronicle Live

Mum wrongfully told she has to pay £8,600 back to DWP after 'multiple mistakes'

The DWP mistakenly told the mum of two that her Universal Credit payments were accurate multiple times and due to this, the High Court ruled that the claimant did not need to pay over £8,000 back

Daily Mirror

West Lothian set to slash £1m from welfare payments in budget

The council backed up its allocation from the Scottish Welfare Fund with an extra £1m in the last year. As things stand a repeat of that is unlikely

Edinburgh Live

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Universal Credit claimants could lose over £1,000 thanks to DWP rule change trial

Currently, those on Universal Credit looking for work usually meet work coaches once a week for the first three months, then every two weeks after this point however the DWP may introduce new rules which will change this

Daily Mirror

Business booming at shops selling 'grandma's wedding ring'

Pawn shops have seen demand rise in the last year

Liverpool Echo

£1,002 Universal Credit warning to claimants ahead of DWP rule change

The changes mean claimants could face losing money.

Nottingham Post

New DWP weekly payment rates from April for PIP, State Pension, Universal Credit and other benefits

HMRC has also confirmed the new rates and thresholds for Child Benefit and Tax Credits.

Daily Record

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DWP announces Jobcentres in Sunderland, Metrocentre and Blyth to close by end of March

Three North East sites are among the first 20 temporarily set up during pandemic to close their doors for good

Chronicle Live

People only claiming Carer's Allowance may not qualify for new £301 cost of living payment due this Spring

Unpaid carers cannot directly qualify for the £900 cost of living payment unless they are also claiming a means-tested benefit.

Daily Record

Leeds' Universal Credit hotspots where thousands survive on benefits

As of December 2022, 74,005 people in Leeds were registered for Universal Credit

Leeds Live

DWP Cost of Living payment news as specific groups will not receive £301 boost

The details are explained

Nottingham Post

New calls for £25 weekly uplift for people on Universal Credit and means-tested legacy benefits

SNP MP David Linden also urged the DWP to extend the benefit cap to help families on a low income.

Daily Record

New update for people due £50 Winter Heating Payment from this month

More than 415,000 households across Scotland will receive the one-off payment over February and March.

Daily Record

15 ways to increase your annual income by up to £3,500 before summer

Quickly check online if you qualify for benefits, a Council Tax Reduction or a TV licence discount.

Daily Record

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The Independent UK

All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in February

More state support will be paid out as millions continue to struggle this winter

Chronicle Live

DWP could owe 50,000 disabled people who were moved to Universal Credit money

The revelation comes after a court ruling, in favour of two severely disabled men - who claimed that they were left hundreds worse off after seeing benefit changes

Daily Mirror

DWP could owe money to 50,000 disabled people who were moved to Universal Credit

It comes after a court ruled in favour of two severely disabled men, who argued they were left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after their benefits were changed

The Independent UK

All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in February

More state support will be paid out as millions continue to struggle this winter

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Chronicle Live

DWP payment could see claimants on Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Tax Credits get an extra £500

The Sure Start Maternity Grant helps parents cover the cost of caring for a new-born child through a one-off lumper.

Daily Record

Specific group of people who will not receive new £301 cost of living payment due this Spring

The £900 means-tested cost of living payment will be delivered in three lump sums over the next financial year.

Wales Online

Map shows households across UK that will get £900 cost of living payment

Extra government support is coming to low-income households

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit claimants could be owed £500 extra cash

Thousands of people on DWP benefits could be entitled to the money

Daily Record

New DWP rule change this month for couples working 24 hours or more each week between them

Cohabiting couples being paid at the adult National Living Wage rate see changes at the end of February.

Daily Mirror

Single mum-of-4 on Universal Credit slashes food bill to £121 by doing three things

A single mum-of-four has shared her three best tips to slashing her food bill. Kimberley Shannon has managed to get her monthly food bill down to £121 using the easy budgeting method

Chronicle Live

Universal Credit claimants may be able to boost DWP payments by up to £627 a month

People may qualify for extra financial support if they suffer from illness, disability or mental health issues

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