Officials could check people’s accounts each month to make sure they are not lying about their situation. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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125,500 Universal Credit sanctions imposed in one month for claimants missing appointments
More than six percent of Universal Credit claimants were affected by a sanction in August. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »DWP tipped to to unleash benefits reforms hitting hundreds of thousands of claimants
The proposals would see hundreds of thousands of people forced to find work in 2025. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »DWP payout could see thousands of benefits claimants given £5,300 backpayment
The Department for Work and Pensions has made around 14,000 payments to those who were underpaid due to the new ruling. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »DWP responds to Universal Credit shake-up fears that claimants will lose £390
Under the new rules, individuals would need to meet the eligibility criteria for Personal Independent Payments as well as Universal Credit to get the extra money. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Childcare: Expert reveals Universal Credit claimants ‘may be better off’ on this scheme
CHILDCARE can be a significant outgoing in day-to-day life, and while the coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on the general public at the moment, it may be that some are looking into their childcare support options outside of these unprecedented times. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit warning: System ‘overwhelmed’ – Claimants face queues of 30,000 people
UNIVERSAL Credit claimants could face online queues of more than 30,000 people when attempting to make a claim during the coronavirus crisis, Labour MP Bill Esterson warned. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »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: 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 »State pension age change: Plan to help most vulnerable claimants revealed amid payout row
STATE PENSION age changes mean claimants are waiting longer for their payout but Age UK believe in some circumstances early access should be given to those most vulnerable. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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