THE COLD Weather Payment Scheme, which is run by the Department for Work and Pensions begins today, meaning Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits recipients may be able to get an extra payment in periods of very cold weather. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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Universal Credit changes are kicking in this month – how could they affect you?
UNIVERSAL CREDIT changes were confirmed to be taking place in October 2019, by the Department for Work and Pensions . How will recipients of the state benefit be affected? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit claimants could get free home improvements grant – what does help cover?
UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants may be eligible to receive a grant which will enable them to reduce the costs of heating their home. Who is eligible to apply for this particular scheme? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »What is the Universal Credit work allowance? How earnings can affect your payment
UNIVERSAL CREDIT may be paid to a person who is out of work, or on a low income. What is the Universal Credit work allowance and how will the payment be affected by a recipient’s own earnings? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Who can claim Universal Credit? You may be eligible to get help each month
UNIVERSAL CREDIT is a payment which is replacing six types of benefits, which are known as legacy benefits. Who can get Universal Credit? There are some criteria to fulfil in order to be eligible to claim. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit UK: Poorest families ‘£580 worse-off’ after freeze – will amount rise?
UNIVERSAL CREDIT and other state benefits have undergone a four-year freeze, which began in 2016. A new analysis suggests a lower income couple with children are an estimated £580 per year worse-off, due to the freeze. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit – will amount rise? How much benefits could increase by in 2020
UNIVERSAL CREDIT and other benefits would rise by 1.7 percent in April next year if a four-year freeze came to an end, according to September’s inflation figures released yesterday. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit pay dates for Christmas & New Year 2019: Will Bank Holidays affect YOURS?
UNIVERSAL CREDIT is paid once a month on the same date – when will claimants receive payments due during Christmas and New Year 2019 Bank Holidays? The payment date for Tax Credits and other benefits is also affected by the festive season. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: Could you boost savings with tax-free £1,200? Who is eligible for bonus?
UNIVERSAL credit is a payment which may be made in order to help with a claimant’s living costs. Some recipients could boost their savings with a tax-free bonus of £1,200 – but who is eligible? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: New advance loan claim process explained as DWP announce changes
UNIVERSAL CREDIT changes were announced last month by the Department for Work and Pensions , stating the Government is cracking down on scammers who have applied for Universal Credit advance loans. What does the new system mean for new claimants? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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