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Former PM Gordon Brown demands emergency budget before ‘financial timebomb’

A new report commissioned by Mr Brown suggested Government measures fell well short of addressing households’ needs.

The Independent UK

Government support fails to offset losses for low-income households, report says

The report, commissioned by former prime minister Gordon Brown, found that the largest families would face the biggest losses.

The Independent UK

Gordon Brown demands 'immediate action' to ensure families can afford cost of living

The former PM makes the intervention in the introduction to a report by Loughborough University, which warned the government's flat-rate handouts will fall short of allowing families to cope with skyrocketing prices

Daily Mirror

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All we know so far about the second half of the £650 cost of living payment

Those who claim certain benefits started to receive £326 from July 14 - but when will the remaining amount, worth £324, start to be sent out to qualifying households?

Daily Mirror

41 percent of kids in key worker families in North East living in poverty

One in five kids from key worker families are living in poverty across the UK with that number more than double in the North East, according to analysis undertaken for the TUC

Chronicle Live

DWP legal challenge could lead to 2 million people being awarded up to £1,500

The Court of Appeal will now decide

Nottingham Post

People on legacy benefits could be due £1,500 back payments as legal team wins right to appeal

More than 2 million people missed out on the £20 weekly Universal Credit uplift during the pandemic.

Daily Record

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Martin Lewis fan saves £575 with 'unbeatable' savings account - here's how he did it

The woman saw a Martin Lewis show where information was given about the Government's Help to Save scheme and she decided to set up an account

Chronicle Live

DWP reveal six groups may be eligible for thousands in backdated pension payments

The Department for Work and Pensions predict that some 237,000 over the age of State Pension may have been underpaid

Chronicle Live

Legacy benefits claimants still waiting for decision on legal appeal over £20 weekly uplift back payments

More than 2 million people on older-style DWP and HMRC benefits missed out on £1,500 in extra financial support during the pandemic.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis fan explains how they saved £575 with 'unbeatable' savings account

Help to Save was launched by the Government for low income workers claiming Universal Credit or Working Tax Credit - we explain how it works and how you can apply

Daily Mirror

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.

Chronicle Live

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Daily Mirror

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"

Chronicle Live

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

Daily Record

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.

Chronicle Live

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

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Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

Warning of Universal Credit income deficit for millions

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

Daily Record

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.

Liverpool Echo

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

Wales Online

Everyone on Universal Credit warned of income deficit from October

Charity warns over impending move

Liverpool Echo

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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