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The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Universal Credit change for 2.6million people starts today

You need to watch out for a letter saying your benefits are about to change

Wales Online

Major Universal Credit shake-up to affect 2.6million claimants from today - explained

Brits claiming benefits like Income Support and Jobseeker's Allowance are being switched over to Universal Credit as part of a major government drive restarting today

Daily Mirror

Two million adults in UK can’t afford to eat every day due to ‘catastrophic’ cost of living crisis

The number of people struggling has risen by 57 per cent in three months, research suggests

The Independent UK

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One in seven households have adults ‘skipping meals or going hungry’

The number of people struggling has risen by 57 per cent in three months, research suggests

The Independent UK

One in seven adults in homes ‘where people have skipped meals or gone hungry’

The “chilling” figures on food insecurity come at a time when the cost-of-living crisis is increasingly hitting households.

The Independent UK

Plan to move legacy claimants on to Universal Credit ‘too dangerous to continue’

The incomes of more than 700,000 people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and dementia could be put at risk, charities have warned.

The Independent UK

Mum on Universal Credit 'intimidated' over bailiff's £400 parking demand

She was given a ticket after parking over a white line during a visit to the seaside

Manchester Evening News

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Mum on Universal Credit 'intimidated' as bailiffs demand £400 over seaside parking dispute

She had parked over a white line because of difficulties getting children and a pushchair out of her car

Wales Online

Single mum on Universal Credit 'threatened by council bailiffs' in £400 parking row

Jemma Martin, 31, from Beechdale in Nottingham, was given a parking notice while on a bank holiday trip to Skegness with her then-partner and young children in August last year

Daily Mirror

Lanarkshire customers receiving annual renewal packs from HMRC

People have until July 31 to check their details are correct and update HMRC if there has been a change in their circumstances

Daily Record

Universal Credit and state pensions to be paid early by DWP due to Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The four-day weekend will affect when a number of benefits are paid out to millions of people across the UK

Chronicle Live

Universal Credit payment dates to change next month for many

Some people claiming Universal Credit and other benefits will get their cash earlier

Liverpool Echo

People on Universal Credit or JSA could be eligible for £627 every four weeks

You may qualify for exra support from DWP

Nottingham Post

Universal Credit shake-up will affect 500 people from Monday - what you need to know

Old-style legacy benefits are being phased out, with the “migration” process of switching people over to Universal Credit restarting on Monday, May 9. Only around 500 people will be invited to move over at first

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Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit move: What you need to know and will you be better or worse off?

A full guide as people are moved from other DWP benefits to Universal Credit

Nottingham Post

Nottingham mum on Universal Credit 'threatened' over £400 Skegness parking dispute by bailiffs

"I was very intimidated, he was quite a big bloke"

Chronicle Live

Shell and BP reveal record profit margins fuelling calls for windfall tax on oil and gas firms

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says it's "completely unforgivable" that the Government is yet to tax the super-profits of energy companies

Daily Record

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

Benefit claimants not on Universal Credit were not eligible for £1,500 in extra financial support during lockdown.

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Chronicle Live

Universal Credit changes: What you need to know and will you be better or worse off?

A shake-up of the Universal Credit system is starting next week - here's our complete list of how the move will affect your payments

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit or JSA could be eligible for an extra £627 every four weeks

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit: Will you be worse off after switching from older benefits?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will once again start to move people over from the old benefit system to Universal Credit from May 9 - but will you be better or worse off?

Edinburgh Live

Four important money changes in May including Universal Credit and Tesco Clubcards

After April saw household and energy bills soar amid the worsening cost of living crisis, May is set to see more important financial changes come into effect which will affect households across the UK

Manchester Evening News

Universal Credit and benefits changes to be introduced

You could be left with less money in your pocket

Glasgow Live

Universal Credit: How much you can earn before benefits are reduced

Universal Credit is a payment to help with the cost of living for those who are on a low income, are unemployed or are unable to work. Working does affect the amount you will receive, however. Here's how...

Manchester Evening News

Universal Credit claimants could top up DWP sum by up to £1,600

Many people are claiming Universal Credit for the first time

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