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Universal Credit rule change coming NEXT WEEK could mean thousands risk losing benefits

Roughly 114,000 people will be moved from the “light touch” work group to “intensive work search” as part of changes to the Administration Earnings Threshold (AET) for those claiming Universal Credit

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit update: Four groups of people who could get pay boost explained

Four groups of benefit claimants are set to see a rise to their income once they move over to Universal Credit from DWP benefits they currently claim

Daily Mirror

When will the second £324 cost of living payment be coming?

As the nights get colder, families are waiting to hear when they can expect to get the final instalment of the £650 grant

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DWP Universal Credit guidance as 6 benefits due to end this week

But many can expect a payment boost

Nottingham Post

Child poverty group slams "cruel and catastrophic” benefit cap

The DWP limit on benefits income may mean that 100,000 families will be no better off after long-awaited rise next April says Child Poverty Action Group

Chronicle Live

Money changes due to hit your pocket between now and Christmas

Every family will be affected by benefits changes, Government rebates and announcements when planning the rest of the year

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit update as four groups to get pay boost starting this week

Four groups of benefit claimants are set to see an increase to their income after they are migrated over to Universal Credit from their benefits they currently claim

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DWP shares key dates for new cost of living payments arriving in the coming weeks

A number of cost of living payments are due to land in accounts within the next few weeks - find out which ones you may qualify for by reading on below for details.

Glasgow Live

Legacy benefit claimants could trigger early move to Universal Credit if they report certain changes

DWP will transfer 2.6 million people to Universal Credit through managed migration by the end of 2024.

Daily Record

DWP: How to report missing Cost of Living payment if you've not had first £326 instalment

People on benefits like Universal Credit should have their first £326 of the £650 Cost of Living Payment, but if you've missed out you can raise it

Chronicle Live

DWP issues new £326 cost of living payment update for people who have not received any money

Eligible people on Tax Credits due the first part of the £650 payment can now report it missing online.

Daily Record

DWP issue Universal Credit boost guidance to people in four groups from this week

People will begin to receive 'migration notices' to tell them what is happening with their benefits

Manchester Evening News

DWP Universal Credit will give four groups of claimants cash boost from this week

While some people will get a cash boost others are at risk of being worse off

Liverpool Echo

Important money changes for September including £326 cost of living payment

A list of all the financial updates for September

Bristol Post

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Nottingham Post

DWP: 7 Universal Credit payment boosts if you're pregnant or have a child

It could be a welcome boost to your finances

Glasgow Live

Those eligible for certain DWP benefits entitled to special £20 Sky Broadband deal

Those who are entitled to Universal Credit and Pension Credit from the DWP may be able to instantly reduce the cost of their existing broadband package deal.

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit claimants can make huge broadband saving with BT, Virgin Media and Sky

Some broadband providers offer cheaper packages that are only available to customers who receive certain Government benefits - here is more information about the social tariffs

Wales Online

Universal Credit payment boost for thousands on 'legacy benefits' - but some will get less

The Department for Work and Pensions is sending out a letter to those affected this week

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‘My worry is keeping my kids warm this winter’: Mothers prepare for spiralling energy bills

TWO single mothers have issued an urgent call for more help after warning the UK Government’s current cost of living support “doesn’t even…

Daily Mirror

Two million children hit by cruel DWP ruling on benefit deductions, charities warn

A cross-party group of MPs had called for debt repayments to be paused after experts said they were driving families to foodbanks - but this was thrown out by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)

Manchester Evening News

Number of Manchester children on free school meals rises by 14 pc in 18 months

Manchester's figures are almost double the national average

Daily Record

Special £20 Sky broadband deal available to 7m people on certain benefits from DWP

Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants may be able to instantly reduce their existing broadband package.

Nottingham Post

DWP: 15 Universal Credit payment boosts can help with travel, bills and broadband

There's extra help with a variety of costs

Liverpool Echo

DWP's Universal Credit changes that will affect millions before Christmas

Six changes to Universal Credit will come into play before the end of the year

Nottingham Post

DWP rejects bid to increase State Pension and benefit payments ahead of uprating in April

They also responded to criticism of £20 Universal Credit uplift

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