UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants moving off the benefit due to reaching state pension age are set to get a one-off payment of £350 on average, Ministers have announced today. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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Universal Credit claimants could get £25 in very cold weather this month but not in April
UNIVERSAL CREDIT and Pension Credit claimants may be among a number of people who could be able to get a £25 payment during periods of very cold weather, however, under the current scheme that is running, this is now only in this month. Why won’t it apply in April 2020? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit, ESA and PIP: DWP announces new system for benefit assessments
THE DEPARTMENT for Work and Pensions has announced that a single service to deliver all disability benefits assessments will be trialled, ahead of a national rollout, with the new system delivering the assessments for PIP and also the Work Capability Assessments in Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: Coronavirus-hit benefit claimants urged to contact DWP to avoid sanction
UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants who are required to self-isolate are being urged by the Department for Work and Pensions to get in touch in order to avoid facing a sanction. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: You can earn and save this much before payments are reduced
UNIVERSAL Credit and other benefit payments can be affected by the amount of money the claimant has in savings. The Money Advice Service detail that ‘savings’ can constitute such things as cash held in savings accounts or property which is not the main home. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: What is the work allowance and how are earnings factored in?
UNIVERSAL Credit is a monthly payment that eligible claimants can receive to help support them in various circumstances. Universal Credit has replaced six previously existing benefits but the amount each person receives will likely be different. The amount every claimant receives will be dependant on their personal circumstances, with their earnings and income being one of the biggest deciding factors. ...
Read More »Universal Credit: Available support for housing costs including grants up to £36,000
UNIVERSAL CREDIT brings other support and benefits on top of the monthly payments it provides. For eligible claimants, it is possible to receive help with phone services, additional living costs and water bills. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit sign in: How to sign in to your Universal Credit account
UNIVERSAL CREDIT is the controversial benefits system replacing a number of legacy benefits. Following the first stages of the UK roll-out, it is possible for new benefits claimants and those who have had a change in circumstances to access their Universal Credit account online – here is how. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit sign in: How to sign in to your Universal Credit account
UNIVERSAL CREDIT is the controversial benefits system replacing a number of legacy benefits. Following the first stages of the UK roll-out, it is possible for new benefits claimants and those who have had a change in circumstances to access their Universal Credit account online – here is how. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: Are you missing out on more than £13,000 of free childcare?
UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants could receive more than £13,000 of free childcare per year. Working parents can claim support for some of their childcare costs so long as they qualify. These payments can come through regardless of how many hours the parent works. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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