DWP to introduce ‘Virtual Agent’ telephone system over next three years starting with Universal Credit The move is designed to improve and support future demand on DWP telephony services. Daily Record · May 2, 2023
DWP to release new fraud and error report on cost of living payments next week The report will cover cost of living payments made throughout 2022. Daily Record · May 2, 2023
DWP demanded Universal Credit claimant repay £8,600 but court clears her She had repeatedly checked her benefits Nottingham Post · May 1, 2023
How over a decade of Tory rule sparked the rise of food banks MORE THAN a decade ago, Peter Fowler’s church opened a centre in Glasgow where people struggling with problems such as benefit delays could pick… The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2023
Reason why some people have NOT seen their benefits increase this month Universal Credit payments were increased by 10.1% on April 10, but some people are yet to see a rise in their benefit payments - Mirror Money explains why this is and when you should expect to see the rise Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023
DWP criticised for not waiving Universal Credit debt caused by its OWN mistakes The DWP was recently taken to court after ordering a single mother to pay back £8,600 worth of overpayments caused by internal mistakes Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023
Glaswegians claiming benefits and Universal Credit to see payment changes amid bank holiday People who claim certain benefits across the UK - including Glasgow - may see a change to when they are paid with three bank holidays coming up. Glasgow Live · Apr 28, 2023
Warning as thousands could be denied £301 cost of living cash for breaking DWP rules Under DWP rules, households will not be eligible for the £301 cost of living payment if they have a "nil award" during the qualifying week Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023
Universal Credit and benefit claimants hit by bank holiday payment shake-up The bank holiday falls on May 1 Nottingham Post · Apr 28, 2023
DWP benefits and Universal Credit users face big payment changes today 12 types of benefits will be affected due to three bank holidays in May Wales Online · Apr 28, 2023
DWP warning as thousands on Universal Credit denied cost of living cash Thousands have been denied support Liverpool Echo · Apr 28, 2023
DWP and HMRC benefits that stop being paid when you reach state pension age Benefits including Universal Credit are among those that come to an end, however you could be eligible for other payments Chronicle Live · Apr 27, 2023
‘I was rejected from nearly 100 jobs and spent 18 months on benefits – now I’ve landed my dream job as a barrister’ Taz Aldeek finally achieved his dream after gaining experience at home and abroad Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2023
Thousands of DWP claimants could be denied Cost of Living support as punishment Some claimant's may see their benefits cut to zero - meaning they won't be entitled to the cash Nottingham Post · Apr 27, 2023
The Money Edit · Apr 26, 2023 HMRC tax credit renewal packs: act quickly to avoid losing benefit payments Households receiving tax credits will be asked to confirm their details to ensure they continue to receive their entitlement. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss out on up to £3,480 a year
Bristol Post · Apr 26, 2023 £301 DWP Cost of Living payments - when to expect them and how they'll appear in accounts Payments begin on April 25 and end on May 17, with HMRC making payments to tax credit-only customers between, May 2 and 9, 2023
The Money Edit · Apr 26, 2023 8 ways to get interest-free money if you’re struggling Here are 8 clever ways to get interest-free income if you’re struggling with the rising cost of living
Liverpool Echo · Apr 26, 2023 Phillip Schofield's brother dismissed from police job after sex abuse conviction Timothy Schofield was previously found guilty
Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023 HMRC issues Tax Credits warning to half a million people due renewal pack next month Two types of Tax Credits renewal packs will be issued between May 2 and June 15.
Wales Online · Apr 26, 2023 Record 3,000,000 emergency food parcels handed out in a year, 1m to children There was a 38% rise in first-time users compared to the same period last year
The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2023 'Tory rule' sees record number of emergency food parcels delivered across UK THE SNP have condemned a record rise in emergency food parcels in the UK, saying it is a direct consequence of “Tory rule”...
Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023 Calls for £100-a-month boost to Scottish Child Payment for struggling parents EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners want SNP ministers to increase the Scottish Child Payment to comat "staggering" poverty levels among young parents.
Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023 Man forced to survive on benefits after applying for 100 jobs lands dream role as barrister Taz Aldeek, 29, constantly had job applications rejected despite him holding three degrees - including a masters.
Nottingham Post · Apr 25, 2023 HMRC alert as 1.5m tax credit recipients told to make checks The deadline has been announced
Manchester Evening News · Apr 25, 2023 HMRC warns tax credits claimants will need to take action to keep receiving benefits Renewal packages will soon arrive in the post