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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

DWP claimants could soon be handed extra £774 each

A fresh appeal against Tory ministers could see people given hundreds in backpay

Liverpool Echo

DWP benefit claimants could be eligible for loan worth up to £812

The loan is to help pay for essential things or services

Liverpool Echo

Simple ways to stay warm at home without having to put the heating on this winter

The UK Government is being urged to change Universal Credit and increase the basic rate of support to help people this winter.

Daily Record

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DWP urges people to check if they qualify for cheaper broadband or phone package through social tariffs

There are seven reasons to consider signing up for a social tariff from just £12.50 per month.

Daily Record

Court to decide on DWP battle that could hand £774 to 2million Brits

The Court of Appeal has heard a fresh appeal against Tory ministers paying £20-a-week during Covid to people on Universal Credit - but denying it to nearly 2million people on legacy benefits

Daily Mirror

Cost of living payments qualifying details made clearer

More than eight million households in the UK will receive the support, to be paid over winter 2023/24

Wales Online

DWP legacy claimants can live stream court appeal on backdated £1,500 Universal Credit payments

The challenge has been taking place in the Court of Appeal. It could set a precedent for everyone who missed out on the uplift during the Covid pandemic

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Northumberland Christmas Wagon Run returns to raise money for rural families this Christmas

The Christmas Wagon Run returns for the second time and goes from Kielder to Hexham, passing through villages in the North Tyne

Chronicle Live

DWP loans worth up to £812 for people claiming certain benefits could be paid out before Christmas

An application decision could be received by email or text in as little as seven days.

Daily Record

Eligibility for new £900 cost of living payment to be published by DWP in ‘due course’

DWP has not yet announced the qualifying period for the 2023/24 payments.

Daily Record

People on legacy benefits can watch court livestream of appeal over backdated £1,500 Universal Credit payments

The challenge was heard by the Court of Appeal on December 7, 2022.

Daily Record

Warning that Universal Credit claimants face real-terms cut to benefit

Hard-up families may have to find more money to top up their rent payments as Government confirms freeze on allowances

Chronicle Live

DWP shares important £900 cost of living payment eligibility details for 2023

The new cost of living support package is worth £26 billion and includes payments for people on disability benefits, pensioner households and those on means-tested benefits.

Glasgow Live

DWP Cold Weather Payments eligibility and when you get them

As temperatures begin to plummet, there's a chance you could receive some extra cash from the government

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Chronicle Live

DWP PIP cash could be paid to people with 24 respiratory conditions - see full list here

People can receive Personal Independence Payments if they have medical conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnoea, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia

Daily Record

15 ways to increase your monthly income before end of the year

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

Nottingham Post

DWP £900 cost of living payments are due in 2023 - here's who qualifies

The payment was announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his Autumn Statement last month. Some people on means-tested benefits, however, won't be eligible

Nottingham Post

DWP and HMRC 2023 benefit increases including Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance and State Pension

Around 10 million households are set to benefit from the extra financial support

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Nottingham Post

DWP Cold Weather Payments eligibility and temperature they kick in

As the temperature drops, the Government's Cold Weather Payments kick in. Here's everything you need to know about it

Daily Record

DWP confirms new payment rates from next 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.

Liverpool Echo

Full list of DWP and HMRC benefits set to increase in 2023 including Universal Credit

Benefit payments will increase for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, JSA, DLA and more

The Independent UK

Mother living on £4 a week could be forced to put beloved dog down due to costs

Julie Harper has just £16 left from her Universal Credit once she pays for her home after losing her job at M&S during the pandemic.

Liverpool Echo

DWP shares new eligibility details for £900 cost of living payments

The Chancellor unveiled the fresh payments during the Autumn Statement last month

Daily Mirror

DWP told to 'get a grip' over quiet housing benefit cut that hits 844,000 Brits

The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - the amount of Universal Credit people get to cover private rent - has been frozen since April 2020. And page 66 of an Autumn Statement document confirmed it's being frozen again to 2024

Chronicle Live

Will this week's cold snap trigger a DWP cold weather payment?

Temperatures are set to plunge from Wednesday onwards but payment rules may be cold comfort for shivering families

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