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Universal Credit claimants could lose right to free NHS care
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The Government is threatening to withdraw the universal right to those who refuse to look for a job but critics have branded the plan 'unspeakably cruel'
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DWP issues Universal Credit warning to anyone claiming 'legacy' benefits
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Thousands of benefit claimants will be told they need to act if they don't wish to lose support
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10 million excluded from DWP cost of living payments
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Without it many could be left feeling the squeeze even more
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DWP warns some Universal Credit claimants could miss out on £301 cost-of-living payment
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Some claimants will 'not be entitled' to the payment
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DWP confirms benefit payment dates for all three bank holidays in May
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Payments will be made early if dates fall on bank holidays
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Map of DWP cost of living payment shows how many in North Wales will get £301 boost - including 15k in Conwy
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Millions of struggling families and individuals will be entitled to the latest round of financial help from the Government
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DWP warns any Universal Credit and PIP claimants about going on holiday
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It is important people tells the authorities 'straight away about any changes in your circumstances'
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DWP to offer Universal Credit claimants extra help with mortgages
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The increased support is seen as an important lifeline to help provide stability for those who are seeking work
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DWP issues 8 pieces of guidance about cost of living payment rules
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Some will qualify for all of the payments, potentially getting an extra £1,350 over the coming year
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DWP statement as £150 cost of living payment unexpectedly lands in bank accounts
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The payment came as a surprise and raised eyebrows amongst some recipients
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Five April 2023 law changes including Universal Credit, PIP, wages and pensions
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It's the start of a new financial year
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DWP and Jeremy Hunt announce exact date the new £301 cost of living payment will be paid
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The long awaited date of when you will receive your cost of living payment has been announced
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DWP say benefits such as Universal Credit will be affected by who you live with
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Changing where you live and who you live with can affect your benefits
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Every DWP cost of living payment available from April 2023
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Millions of people will receive extra support this year
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DWP offers new Universal Credit support package to combat cost of living crisis
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An extra £22m is being invested by the UK Government to extend the support scheme
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DWP could pay up to £6,900 to hundreds of thousands of women to rectify underpayments
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State Pensions are the primary cause for concern
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DWP issue Universal Credit sanction warning to millions of claimants
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Some two million Universal Credit claimants will be forced to take on 'appropriate work' or face more rigorous sanctions
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DWP confirms date Universal Credit and other benefits will increase
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Claimants will see a 10.1% rise in payments next month
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DWP issue update about voluntary National Insurance contributions to plug pension gaps
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According to Martin Lewis, paying voluntary contributions reasons could turn out to be "incredibly lucrative" for 45-70 year olds
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Radical plan calls for Universal Credit to be raised to at least £120 per week
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The cost of implementing it would be an estimated additional £22bn a year
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DWP stats show conditions people are most and least likely to be awarded PIP payments for
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The overall average success rate for PIP claims across all conditions is 52%
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DWP offers extra Universal Credit support to people with certain health conditions
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Citizens Advice describe it as 'extra money to help you with everyday life'
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DWP Universal Credit scheme will see some claimants visit job centre daily
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Bosses want to test whether financial incentives for job centre teams 'drive better outcomes'
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DWP to cut Universal Credit for thousands as new rule introduced
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You will have to earn more money to be eligible now
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