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Universal Credit

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves makes a speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.
Universal Credit

New HMRC plans could see compulsory work schemes for Universal Credit claimants

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget
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Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons
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DWP PIP & Universal Credit claimants eligible for free driving lessons

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants
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Martin Lewis reacts as Universal Credit £470 increase announced

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit
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DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31 The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31
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Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits will receive the sum starting on November 8 More than 8 million households on low-income benefits will receive the sum starting on November 8
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Everyone who will receive £324 cost of living payment next month

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA) DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)
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PIP and Universal Credit claimants given new payment date for September

Parents on Universal Credit and other benefits could claim £150 with school clothing grant. (PA) Parents on Universal Credit and other benefits could claim £150 with school clothing grant. (PA)
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Parents can get £150 payment towards school uniform costs - how to apply

More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments (PA) More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments (PA)
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Universal Credit, PIP and other benefit payments to increase, DWP confirms

A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn (PA) A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn (PA)
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Millions of homes will receive a £325 cash boost this week

DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans. (PA) DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans. (PA)
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Urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants who use social media

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