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DWP benefits and cost of living payments in February

Here is what will be paid out over the course of February

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis urges people to claim free £600 payment - how to tell if you’re eligible

Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has said that people may be able to claim a free payment of £600 into their bank accounts saying "there is nothing anywhere even as close to as good as those terms".

Glasgow Live

Tory plan to woo stay-at-home mums back to work branded 'insulting'

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride is reportedly plotting moves to encourage stay-at-home mums to return to the office, including an advertising blitz and a letter writing campaign

Daily Mirror

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

State financial support forthcoming as millions continue to struggle this winter

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

The Independent UK

New £50 winter heating payment due to be made this month - check if you qualify

The one-off annual lump sum replaces the £25 Cold Weather Payment from DWP in Scotland only.

Daily Record

Parents on Universal Credit urged to claim back hundreds of pounds

Working mums, dads and carers can claim back up to 85% of childcare costs

Liverpool Echo

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Martin Lewis urges people on certain benefits not to miss out on annual bonus of up to £300

The Help to Save bonus scheme is only available to people on a low income claiming certain benefits.

Daily Record

Amazon customers can get £10 credit using photo deal before the end of January

Amazon Prime customers deal will give £10 credit voucher to spend on Amazon as part of their photo offer. Shoppers will need to back up photos by the end of January.

Chronicle Live

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

The Independent UK

How to appeal PIP decision if your claim is rejected by DWP and you disagree

Personal Independence Payments are made to people who have long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities, and have difficulties carrying out everyday tasks

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis fan on Universal Credit receives free £600 after following his advice - here's how

The saving trick, involving the Help To Save scheme, was revealed on The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday evening

Chronicle Live

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

State financial support forthcoming as millions continue to struggle this winter

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis fan shares how she got £600 free cash

The woman, who claims Universal Credit, said she would recommend following the same tip

Liverpool Echo

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Nottingham Post

DWP shares photoshop fails from fraudsters' attempts to 'prove' they live in UK

The number of fraudulent claims increased dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic

Chronicle Live

Quick ways to check if you are missing out on DWP benefits or discounts to boost income

You can use an online confidential benefits calculator to see if you are eligible for any financial support - here's a round-up of ways to do this

Glasgow Live

Dumbarton man with epilepsy who has daily seizures ruled 'fit to work' by DWP

Ryan Connelly, 47, said his deteriorating condition has made it impossible for him to maintain his job, while the DWP has assessed him as having limited capability to work.

Wales Online

DWP says man who has daily epileptic seizures is fit to work

Ryan Connelly says his condition is deteriorating and means he can't work anymore

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Leeds Live

Leeds man tired of mundane job signs up to Universal Credit so he can concentrate on becoming a rapper

Jay Rhule had grown sick and tired of mundane minimum wage jobs 'slowing him down'

Daily Record

Scot who takes daily epileptic fits deemed 'fit to work' by DWP

He claims the decision has also seen him receive lower benefits than he should have, causing him to mount up over £2500 of debt.

Daily Record

DWP shares photoshop fails sent by benefit fraudsters claiming to live in UK

One picture shows a man crudely photoshopped outside a front door after being asked to send proof he lived in the UK.

Wales Online

Welsh Government reveals how much it has spent on hotels to house refugees from Ukraine

More than £5 million was paid to the Urdd to house Ukrainian refugees in temporary accommodation and a further £5.4m on hotels

Wales Online

DWP shares photoshop fails sent by benefit fraudsters claiming to live in the UK

During the pandemic there was a surge in Universal Credit claims from abroad says the DWP

Daily Record

People on ESA can make a new claim for Universal Credit before planned migration move

Managed migration for income-based ESA claimants-only has been delayed until 2028/29.

Nottingham Post

DWP loans worth up to £812 for people claiming certain benefits

They can be repaid over 2 years

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