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DWP crackdown to see some LOSE benefits if they don't find work
Jeremy Hunt
The chancellor told MPs during today's autumn statement that his plans form part of "the biggest set of welfare reforms in a decade"
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How much monthly DWP Universal Credit payments will be in 2024/25
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Monthly Universal Credit payments will increase from April after Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement announcement
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DWP makes change that will affect thousands of parents
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How new Universal Credit rules will affect thousands of parents
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DWP update as first £300 Cost of Living payments sent to over a million households
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More than 1.5 million households received the £300 payment on the first day of the payment window, the DWP said
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Millions of DWP claimants to get payments worth up to £1,050 from one week today
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People on certain benefits could be eligible for Cost of Living payments worth up to £600 as well as another £450 worth of energy bill support
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DWP brings in new Universal Credit rule change affecting thousands of families from today
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Some parents will be expected to increase their work commitment hours from today, October 25
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When DWP Cold Weather Payments start, how much they're worth and how cold it has to be
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Eligible households could get some extra cash if temperatures dip below a certain threshold
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When you should receive £300 cost of living payment as DWP issues three exact dates
Cost of living
The latest cost of living payment will go to 8 million households
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More than 400,000 households to get DWP £300 cost of living payment in Greater Manchester - check how many where you live
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Around £29 million will be paid out in Manchester alone
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All the remaining DWP support payments for the year - including £300 cost of living, winter fuel, and Christmas bonus
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These payments will be handed out to a wide variety of people who may benefit from some extra cash
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Cost of living latest news as DWP and HMRC confirm £300 autumn payment dates for 2023
Cost of living
The latest cost of living news, updates and advice including the information around the DWP cost of living payments
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DWP confirms new rules for parents claiming Universal Credit affecting hundreds of thousands of families
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Thousands of parents will be told that they have to increase the number of work coach appointments they attend
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Full list of DWP benefits that could get you free driving lessons - including Universal Credit
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You could be eligible for free driving lessons if you meet the criteria
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DWP August payment dates for Universal Credit, Pension Credit, PIP and more will be early for some
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Payment dates will be brought forward due to the August bank holiday weekend
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DWP Cost of Living payment dates for 2023/24 - including £150 disability cash next week and £300 in autumn
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Some of the most vulnerable households could receive as much as £1,350 in direct payments over this year and next
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Millions of people could be eligible for free £1,200 boost to savings - here's how
Money
Savers could earn an extra 50p for every £1 they put away in their savings
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DWP says more than half of £301 cost of living payments have been made so far - here's when you should get it by
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The DWP says everyone should have received their payment by May 17
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All the DWP benefit payments, money changes and announcements that will affect your wallet in May
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Many will receive their first Cost of Living payment in May as well as see an increase to their benefit payments
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‘I was rejected from nearly 100 jobs and spent 18 months on benefits – now I’ve landed my dream job as a barrister’
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Taz Aldeek finally achieved his dream after gaining experience at home and abroad
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Millions better off as DWP benefits including PIP, Universal Credit and pensions rise
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The government will increase a variety of DWP benefits in line with last September's inflation rate
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DWP weekly benefit payment amounts including Universal Credit and State Pension to change next month - full list
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Mr Hunt vowed to "protect the most vulnerable" with the extra financial support starting next month
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Millions on Universal Credit could get £1,200 boost as vital scheme extended
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The government has extended Help to Save which seeks to promote long-term saving for benefit claimants
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Major Universal Credit change announced which could impact disabled claimants
Benefits
The Chancellor has called the initiative the "biggest change to our welfare system in a decade"
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Universal Credit changes announced which could affect millions of people on benefits
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Jeremy Hunt revealed the government's intentions to get more people on Universal Credit back into the workforce
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