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What to do if your benefits payments have been delayed

Benefit payments are essential for many in the UK, and knowing how to handle delays is important for financial management.
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Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped

Over 300,000 households lost their benefits for failing to transition to Universal Credit, highlighting the urgent deadlines and processes enforced by the DWP.

Inflation drop badly-timed' for benefit claimants as next increase revealed

Inflation rate drop raises concerns regarding benefit uprating for low-income families.

Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped

Over 300,000 households lost their benefits for failing to transition to Universal Credit, highlighting the urgent deadlines and processes enforced by the DWP.

Inflation drop badly-timed' for benefit claimants as next increase revealed

Inflation rate drop raises concerns regarding benefit uprating for low-income families.
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The Guardian view on poverty in Britain: desperation in plain sight | Editorial

Labour governments significantly reduced poverty in Britain, but current benefit policies are trapping many in financial distress and exacerbating poverty levels.

Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

The Labour government's Autumn Budget focuses on reducing draught duty and enhancing revenue from taxes on tobacco and soft drinks, while supporting electric vehicles.

The Guardian view on poverty in Britain: desperation in plain sight | Editorial

Labour governments significantly reduced poverty in Britain, but current benefit policies are trapping many in financial distress and exacerbating poverty levels.

Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

The Labour government's Autumn Budget focuses on reducing draught duty and enhancing revenue from taxes on tobacco and soft drinks, while supporting electric vehicles.
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I have 7 in my bank account': how the two-child benefit cap changed Britain

The two-child benefit cap is causing severe financial hardship for families, affecting their ability to support their children.

Universal Credit claimants receive 420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Labour is lowering the cap on deductions from Universal Credit payments, benefiting 1.2 million households by allowing them to keep more of their benefits.

I have 7 in my bank account': how the two-child benefit cap changed Britain

The two-child benefit cap is causing severe financial hardship for families, affecting their ability to support their children.

Universal Credit claimants receive 420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Labour is lowering the cap on deductions from Universal Credit payments, benefiting 1.2 million households by allowing them to keep more of their benefits.
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More than 1m households to get 420 budget boost in universal credit change

Changes to universal credit will benefit over 1 million of the UK's poorest households by capping deductions that repay short-term loans and debts.

Surprise fall in UK inflation badly timed for benefit recipients

UK inflation drop results in minimal benefit increase for state support recipients, impacting low- to middle-income families.

Two-thirds of UK benefits claimants with debts have gone without food'

Two-thirds of benefits claimants with debts cannot afford food, highlighting the severe impact of financial instability and delays in universal credit payments.
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Taboola Data Reveals; Benefits Top of the Agenda for Brits in September

The DWP was the most discussed topic in the UK, driven by benefit changes and fraud concerns.

Coroner criticises benefits rules after vulnerable claimant's death

Coroner criticizes DWP for failures in responding to mental health issues
Universal credit overpayments cause financial stress and difficulties for claimants

Taboola Data Reveals; Benefits Top of the Agenda for Brits in September

The DWP was the most discussed topic in the UK, driven by benefit changes and fraud concerns.

Coroner criticises benefits rules after vulnerable claimant's death

Coroner criticizes DWP for failures in responding to mental health issues
Universal credit overpayments cause financial stress and difficulties for claimants
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DWP warns legacy benefits recipients to take immediate action

ESA recipients must apply for Universal Credit within three months to avoid payment disruption as the DWP transitions to a simplified benefits system.

DWP warns 500,000 people to take action' or risk losing benefit payments

500,000 benefit claimants must switch to Universal Credit from legacy benefits.
Claimants have three months to respond to migration notices to avoid losing benefits.
Transition to Universal Credit won't result in a loss of money if responded to within the deadline.

DWP warns legacy benefits recipients to take immediate action

ESA recipients must apply for Universal Credit within three months to avoid payment disruption as the DWP transitions to a simplified benefits system.

DWP warns 500,000 people to take action' or risk losing benefit payments

500,000 benefit claimants must switch to Universal Credit from legacy benefits.
Claimants have three months to respond to migration notices to avoid losing benefits.
Transition to Universal Credit won't result in a loss of money if responded to within the deadline.
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I don't do a monthly shop any more': life with unpredictable working hours

Jessica Burns faces challenges managing her variable work hours and pay as a supermarket employee, impacting her budgeting, childcare, and stress levels.

Benefit sanctions more likely for minority ethnic claimants, UK data shows

Black and minority ethnic claimants face higher rates of universal credit sanctions, highlighting systemic issues within the benefits system.
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Scrapping two-child benefit limit would still leave 100,000 young Britons in poverty'

The two-child limit and benefit cap need reform to effectively reduce child poverty.
Tens of thousands of children remain at risk due to the benefit cap.
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Scrapping two-child benefit limit would still leave 100,000 young Britons in poverty'

The two-child limit and benefit cap need reform to effectively reduce child poverty.
Tens of thousands of children remain at risk due to the benefit cap.

Universal credit tax rate hindering employment efforts, says Blick Rothenberg

The new Government must address the 55% effective tax rate on Universal Credit recipients to reduce unemployment.

Scrapping two-child benefit limit would still leave 100,000 young Britons in poverty'

The two-child limit and benefit cap need reform to effectively reduce child poverty.
Tens of thousands of children remain at risk due to the benefit cap.

Universal credit tax rate hindering employment efforts, says Blick Rothenberg

The new Government must address the 55% effective tax rate on Universal Credit recipients to reduce unemployment.
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Martin Lewis clears up confusion over child benefit cap

Martin Lewis clarifies the two-child benefit cap under the Conservative government, affecting universal credit and tax credit eligibility for third children born after April 6, 2017.

Universal Credit days out London 2024: How to get discounted tickets for London Zoo, Tower of London and more

ZSL London Zoo and Historic Royal Palaces offer discounted tickets to individuals receiving specific benefits for affordable family days out in London.

Most Britons say poor people deserve support. So what do Sunak's Tories do? Cut, cut, cut | Polly Toynbee

Millions face financial insecurity due to cuts in support payments like universal credit and housing benefits.
Crisis in poverty worsens as families struggle to make ends meet despite full-time work on minimum wage.

Tory minister mistakes Art Attack presenter for BBC journalist in bias debate

Tory minister confuses Art Attack presenter Neil Buchanan with BBC journalist during discussion on bias at the broadcaster.
Culture secretary Lucy Frazer accuses BBC of bias as Ofcom's reach over the broadcaster is set to be extended.

Minister accuses Art Attack presenter of bias' as he tries to lay in to BBC

Government minister accuses former Art Attack presenter of anti-Tory bias in mistaken attack on the BBC.
Minister mistakenly refers to Neil Buchanan instead of BBC social affairs correspondent Michael Buchanan in criticism of reporting on Universal Credit.
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