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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Six groups of pensioners may be in line for thousands in backdated payments

The DWP estimates around 237,000 people over State Pension age have been underpaid

Liverpool Echo

'Hopeless Tories go on holiday as Britain faces nightmare of recession and inflation'

Real leaders would protect low and middle-income homes with Covid-style £20 a-week Universal Credit awards, inflation-matching pay rises and radical measures to cool fuel bills

Daily Mirror

Interest hits 1.75% in biggest rise in 27 years - here's what it means for you

The Bank of England has confirmed that interest rates will shoot from 1.25% to 1.75% - the biggest percentage point rise in some 27 years.

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Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak tear into each other as Britain heads for recession

Both candidates to be the next Prime Minister questioned the other's approach as Labour warned that the Tories "have lost control of the economy"

Daily Mirror

PIP myths that could be stopping you from claiming DWP support worth £627 per month

Some 3 million across the United Kingdom receive PIP allowance between £24.45 and £156.90 each week

Chronicle Live

UK Government invests in new fraud squad to help tackle DWP and HMRC mis-claiming during last year

The Public Sector Fraud Authority will hunt down fraud committed against the public purse.

Daily Record

DWP bans energy firms from taking more money out of benefits for gas and electricity

The Government has put a stop on companies increasing the amount that can be charged to families who receive benefits - and the rule is in place until April 2023

Chronicle Live

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Child Benefit and Tax Credits payments will be early for some people this month due to bank holiday

Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance payments may change for some people.

Daily Record

Warning of Universal Credit income deficit for millions

Households on Universal Credit are being warned of a cut to income from October.

The National (Scotland)

DWP urged to change Universal Credit eligibility rules to help more older people access means-tested benefits

A new report suggests an increase to the £16,000 savings limit could help people over 50 during the cost of living crisis.

Daily Record

Pension, PIP and Universal Credit payments could stop if claimant is in hospital

Your claim might be stopped or reduced if you do not report a hospital stay

Liverpool Echo

DWP confirms expected date Tax Credits claimants will get £326 cost of living payment

Over one million £326 cost of living payments will be made by HMRC to eligible Tax Credit claimants

Liverpool Echo

Everyone on Universal Credit warned of income deficit from October

Charity warns over impending move

Wales Online

DWP Cost of Living Payment: When is the second cost of living payment due and who will get £324 boost?

The second instalment of £324 will hit bank accounts later this year

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Daily Record

DWP warns some people may need to pay back cost of living cash at later date

Millions of payments for £326 have been made to people in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Daily Record

DWP confirms date when 'most' people on Tax Credits will get £326 cost of living payment

Over one million Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit claimants will receive the first instalment of the £650 payment.

Chronicle Live

DWP can stop your Universal Credit, State Pension and PIP if you do not report hospital stay

Benefit payments may be reduced or even stopped if the relevant department isn't notified - even if your stay is just for a single night

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit warning with people missing out on around £6,000

You may be able to claim Universal Credit if you're on a low income and need help with living costs

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Daily Mirror

DWP is stopping benefit payments in four places as Universal Credit warning issued

The mass transfer to Universal Credit, that was paused during the coronavirus pandemic, has been recontinued with the Department for Work and Pensions warning people in four new places that they will need to move over to the new system

Daily Record

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits could stop if you do not report a hospital stay

Payments may be reduced or stopped if the relevant department is not notified, even if it's just one night.

Edinburgh Live

Major finance changes this month including Universal Credit and cost of living

These are the things to watch out for in the month of August as the cost of living crisis grows exponentially worse as it continues to put a strain on households.

Daily Record

£150 cost of living payment for 6m people claiming one of these nine benefits due next month

Check if your disability benefit qualifies for the one-off payment due in September.

Chronicle Live

DWP: Why you might not have received your Cost of Living payment and what to do

Seven million low income households should have had the first £326 instalment of the £650 payment, but a million at least will have to wait

Glasgow Live

Nine big August money changes including cost of living payment and Universal Credit

There are a lot of financial changes and deadlines you need to know about that are happening in August, particularly as the cost of living crisis continues to worsen

Chronicle Live

DWP to stop benefit payments for thousands as Universal Credit warning issued

Claimants will be receiving letters telling them their existing benefits are coming to an end and they have a deadline to move on to Universal Credit

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