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Leeds' cost of living crisis as cancer-stricken OAP eats one meal a day and pensioners spend day in cafe to escape freezing homes

Some people have been severely affected than others with the cost of living increasing this year at a dramatic rate

Leeds Live

People on PIP may also qualify for wide range of benefit top-ups and discounts

An award for PIP or the new Adult Disability Payment could lead to extra cash, travel discounts and Council Tax reductions.

Daily Record

DWP does not know which legacy benefit claimants will be better off on Universal Credit until they apply

Some 2.6m people on older-style benefits will be moved on to Universal Credit by the end of 2024.

Daily Record

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All DWP and cost of living support payments and when they will be paid

They are designed to help millions of people

Nottingham Post

Universal Credit claimants can get extra cash and it's not a loan

Despite government plans to help with the cost of living, millions of families are still struggling

Liverpool Echo

People making new Universal Credit claim might also qualify for autumn cost of living payment

The qualifying date for the second instalment of the £650 has not been confirmed yet.

Daily Record

Schools forced to swap hot meals for sandwiches due to food price inflation

Headteachers are being forced to choose between supplying cheaper meals or axing staff, it is reported as the Government is urged to give free school meals to children in Universal Credit families.

Daily Mirror

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Millions on legacy benefits still waiting for decision on legal appeal over £20 weekly uplift back payments

More than 2 million people on older benefits missed out on £1,500 in extra financial support from DWP during lockdown.

Daily Record

Single mum-of-3 has eaten just one meal a day for 8 weeks so kids don’t go hungry

Claire Pulfrey has seen her fuel bills more than double, from £10 a week at the beginning of the year to nearly £25 today.

Daily Record

Free school meals: Ex-Education Secretary Justin Greening joins call for expansion as cost of living crisis bites

Teaching unions earlier wrote to the Chancellor and Education Secretary asking for an urgent expansion of free school meals

Evening Standard

Former Tory Education Secretary joins call for free school meal expansion

Teaching unions earlier wrote to the Chancellor and Education Secretary asking for an urgent expansion of free school meals.

The Independent UK

All the free cash and discounts for Universal Credit claimants that don't have to be repaid

Make sure you claim everything you're entitled to

Wales Online

Give free school meals to all kids in Universal Credit households, teachers say

Boris Johnson is under pressure to widen free lunch provision as cost of living pressures mean more Brits struggle to feed their families

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit: All the free cash you can get and never have to pay back

Despite the Chancellor's £15bn cost of living package, millions of families still face tough spending decisions in the coming months as the cost of food and fuel continues to increase. Universal Credit claimants will be hardest hit by these price shocks but there is help available for those in need.

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Chronicle Live

Teachers call for children of everyone on Universal Credit to get free school meals

Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi have been urged to give free school meals to children from families receiving Universal Credit

Liverpool Echo

Dates for when to expect cost of living payments including £650 energy bills help

There will be £15bn worth of support to help people through dire times

Daily Record

PIP, Universal Credit and 10 other benefits paid early this week due to Spring and Platinum Jubilee bank holidays

The country is gearing up for a four-day weekend starting on Thursday, June 1.

Chronicle Live

Dates to expect cost of living payments including £650 energy bills help

From National Insurance changes to tax credits and disability payments, we have listed the support available to people and when

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Wales Online

When will my cost of living payment arrive? All dates including £650 energy bills help

From National Insurance changes to tax credits and disability payments, you could have some cash coming you way

The Independent UK

Cost of living: More than 120,000 of Britain’s poorest families set to miss out on help due to benefits cap

IFS deputy director urges ministers to increase benefit cap and warns families could be ‘trapped’

Nottingham Post

Seven state benefits needed to receive DWP and HMRC £650 cost of living crisis payment

The payment will be made in two lump sums

Daily Mirror

When will my cost of living payment arrive? All dates including £650 energy bills help

The UK cost of living help package has been announced by Rishi Sunak, with pensioners getting an extra winter fuel payment and £400 of support for all householders rich or poor. Here's your month-by-month guide

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis explains how much you’ll get from £15billion cost of living deal

MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has taken to TikTok to run through all the different measures of support that were confirmed by the Chancellor

Chronicle Live

Cost of living crisis: The seven state benefits which qualify for the £650 payment from DWP and HMRC

More than eight million households will be entitled to receive a £650 payment

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit warning as claimant left owing DWP £1,100

People claiming Universal Credit are being targeted by fraudsters

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