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Universal Credit update could make thousands more eligible for payments
Universal Credit
Usually, savings or money over £16,000 will stop you from claiming the benefit
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Universal Credit sanctions hit record levels under Labour as thousands face benefit cuts
Universal Credit
The latest DWP statistics reveal that more benefit claimants than ever before have been penalised in the three months since Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party came into power
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DWP boss says work assessments 'not working' and when they'll be replaced
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The assessment is used to determine whether a Universal Credit or Employment Support Allowance claimant has a limited capability for work due to a health condition or disability
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Universal Credit claimants warned not to forget vital documents during review that could end payments
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A variety of mistakes could outright stop Universal Credit payments during your review
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DWP system that approves landlord benefit deduction 'unlawful'
DWP
DWP said it is now 'carefully considering this judgement'
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DWP warns 'no more payments' of Tax Credits from April and urges Brits to act now
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The move is part of an ongoing effort to merge various benefits like Tax Credits, Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, and Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance into one single system
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DWP warning to Universal Credit claimants to avoid payments being stopped or reduced
Universal Credit
Universal Credit claimants are being warned their payments could be sanctioned for a number of reasons
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Back to Work explained as Universal Credit could have benefits cut over behaviour
Universal Credit
Fresh guidance on the DWP’s Back to Work schemes have been published, revealing the different ways sanctions can be imposed
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DWP's annual Christmas Bonus will see people claiming any of 23 benefits handed £10
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will pay out a £10 Christmas Bonus to people on certain benefits
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Universal Credit and tax credit challenge as mums say DWP rule is unfair
Universal Credit
The two-child cap prevents parents from claiming the child element of Universal Credit or child tax credit for any subsequent child
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All DWP payments millions will receive from now to the end of 2024
DWP
The DWP has a number of upcoming payment schemes to help people in need, especially with winter and Christmas approaching
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PIP and Universal Credit - see how changes will affect people in Leicestershire
DWP
"It's leaving me trying to decide what to do - put off supported living indefinitely or accept that my son will financially miss out."
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Martin Lewis says 21 million people could be owed money by DWP - how to check if you're one of them
DWP
The Money Saving Expert has urged people to check if they are entitled to claim benefits as there are up to 21 million people who are not claiming what they are owed
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DWP warning over Universal Credit claimant payment increase delay
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that from 8 April, benefits including Universal Credit will see an uplift of 6.7% - but there's a catch
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State Pension and benefits payment dates amid May bank holidays
Pensions
The DWP has confirmed when payments will be made over the May bank holidays
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DWP warns some Universal Credit claimants may miss out on £301 payment
DWP
People who had their payment cut to nil during the qualifying period will not be eligible
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DWP 2023 changes to Universal Credit and disability benefits to affect millions
DWP
The Chancellor said he was announcing the 'biggest change to our welfare system in a decade'
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Budget 2023: 11 expected announcements and what they mean for you
The Budget
There are likely to be big changes to energy bill support, childcare and pensions
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When Cold Weather Payments are paid out and who is eligible as Arctic weather grips UK
Your Money
The current cold snap has left the poorest households facing higher heating costs as the cost of living crisis bites
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The Universal Credit payments put towards private rents in your area
Universal Credit
The exact rate of local housing allowance will vary from area to area
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The cost of living fund you can apply to for help if you're struggling to pay housing costs
Social Benefits
Many struggling households may be eligible for Discretionary Housing Payments to cover costs such a rent
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DWP to give Jobcentre staff £250 in vouchers in new pilot to get people back into work
DWP
A new pilot scheme will see big changes to the Jobcentre and Universal Credit
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Seven reasons why your Universal Credit could be cut
Universal Credit
Michael Gove has suggested parents should get their benefits cut if their children don't behave
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DWP changes put 120k on Universal Credit in danger of cut to payments
DWP
The latest rule change means 120,000 claimants must earn more in wages or face closer scrutiny and the threat of sanctions
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