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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Full list of DWP benefits to be axed by 2024 including Income Support

Universal Credit is set to replace a host of older benefits

Liverpool Echo

The new UK laws, rules and other changes coming into force in 2023

Every change with regards to laws and legislation landing in 2023 - from voters needing proper identification to the National Living Wage rising

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit claimants in Edinburgh to be hit with huge monthly pay cuts

Thousands of people who claim Universal Credit will have their benefit payments slashed, as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) search for debt recovery.

Edinburgh Live

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DWP Universal Credit claimants hit with huge monthly pay cuts

Thousands of people in Merseyside alone are having their benefit payments slashed

Liverpool Echo

How much is Universal Credit rising by next year? New payment rates confirmed by DWP

Universal Credit and other benefits will rise by 10.1% in April 2023 after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed a huge uplift for millions of claimants

Daily Mirror

The new DWP payment rates from next April for State Pension and more benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the new payment rates for 2023, which means you can instantly work out how much your monthly income will go up by.

Edinburgh Live

Jamie Oliver calls for free school meals for all families on universal credit

‘Best value of a taxpayer’s buck,’ campaigning TV chef tells Rishi Sunak government

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Jamie Oliver calls for free school meals for all families on Universal Credit

Currently households in England receiving Universal Credit must earn below £7,400 a year before benefits and after tax to qualify.

The Independent UK

Boost your monthly income in the New Year by checking for benefits, Council Tax discounts or reductions

This is the perfect time to make sure you start 2023 claiming everything you are entitled to.

Daily Record

'Shame on Scrooge Tories for scandalous Universal Credit raid on those who need it most'

The Department for Work and Pensions deducting an average of £62 from 2.1 million struggling households in a single month is the latest Tory scam on those who need it most

Daily Mirror

Millions of families on Universal Credit have £62 taken from payments - find your area

Figures show in most areas of the country thousands of people are having money deducted from their benefits payments by the government as ministers ignore pleas from campaigners

Daily Mirror

DWP Universal Credit, PIP changes and more ahead of the new year

Some payments are being made earlier than usual

Nottingham Post

DWP New Year payment dates for benefits including Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

People expecting their benefits this week should have received payment before Christmas, while any payments due on the New Year bank holiday will also be paid early

Chronicle Live

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

Instantly work out how much your monthly income will go up by after the annual uprating in April.

Daily Record

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Leeds Live

Leeds dad on Universal Credit 'eating nothing but porridge' as he 'suffers' through cost of living crisis

Terry has been depending on food banks to get by and longs to re-join the work force

Chronicle Live

Single mum on Universal Credit forced to book hotel for Christmas due to fly infested home in South Shields

Sonya Bullock, 45, is staying in a hotel over the festive period with her two-year-old boy

Nottingham Post

DWP Universal Credit delay left Clifton mum with 'no gas and electric'

The DWP has apologised for the inconvenience and stress caused

Chronicle Live

DWP benefits getting paid early for Christmas starting to land in bank accounts today

People who receive benefits such as Universal Credit and Tax Credits are being urged to contact the authorities as soon as possible if their payments have not arrived

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Leeds Live

Leeds man struggling on benefits had to get kids' Christmas presents from charity

Wayne admitted he can't even afford a new coat

Daily Record

Universal Credit claimants with any of these health conditions could be due up to £156 extra every week

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record

DWP phone lines and Jobcentre opening hours this Christmas in case your payment does not go into bank

Jobcentre Plus offices and phone lines will be closed on certain days over the festive period.

Daily Record

DWP encourages people on Carer's Allowance to check if they qualify for means-tested benefits

The 2023/24 means-tested cost of living payment is worth £900.

Nottingham Post

How DWP strikes affect Universal Credit and other benefits claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions said it believes payments won't be delayed - but the public and Commercial Services union say the strikes will impact some benefits claimants

Glasgow Live

DWP warning as investigators could monitor bank activity during Christmas and New Year

There is a common misconception that the only people who get investigated for benefit fraud and other offences that involve the DWP are those who are scamming the system. But this is not true.

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit claimants may be owed cash from the DWP

People have until June 2023 to contact the DWP if they think they are due some money back

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