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A new Universal Credit change places a limit on how much people in debt can have taken off their benefits to pay what they owe.

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Universal Credit change brings £420 boost to over a million households

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

DWP benefits to increase this year - how much and when do they go up?

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

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Universal Credit warning as claimants could miss out on £756 a year

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants told to act after major change to DWP rules

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

DWP Universal Credit and PIP warning to claimants planning a holiday this year

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get

Experts issue urgent DWP Universal Credit warning

Experts issue urgent DWP Universal Credit warning

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Experts issue urgent DWP Universal Credit warning

The Department for Work and Pensions and DWP is giving out cash to Universal Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions and DWP is giving out cash to Universal Credit claimants

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7 emergency cost of living support schemes on offer worth £3000 in total

Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 on average next year, after Jeremy Hunt announced a 6.7 per cent rise in benefit payments

Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 on average next year, after Jeremy Hunt announced a 6.7 per cent rise in benefit payments

Autumn Statement

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Universal Credit and benefits increase worth almost £500 announced for millions

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the changes to Universal Credit claimants

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the changes to Universal Credit claimants

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Millions of Universal Credit claimants faced with severe sanctions on benefits

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine

DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans. (PA)

DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans. (PA)

Urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants who use social media

The change comes after childcare payments for families on DWP Universal Credit rose by up to £522 a month in June

The change comes after childcare payments for families on DWP Universal Credit rose by up to £522 a month in June

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Universal Credit rule change for thousands of parents with young children

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants may be being underpaid due to their state pension records being incorrect

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants may be being underpaid due to their state pension records being incorrect

Cost of living crisis

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Millions of Universal Credit claimants warned of underpayment due to DWP error

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

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DWP to replace six benefit payments this year

The DWP has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare

The DWP has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare

Cost of living crisis

Millions on Universal Credit to receive £522 monthly boost from today

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

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Universal Credit claimants could receive extra £522 cash boost from next month

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit and Tax Credit claimants could get £600 savings boost

The DWP is writing to people on six “legacy” benefits ahead of a switch to Universal Credit

The DWP is writing to people on six “legacy” benefits ahead of a switch to Universal Credit

DWP warning to people on tax credits, housing benefit and more

The DWP £301 cost of living payment should be paid to those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Pension Credit and more by May 17

The DWP £301 cost of living payment should be paid to those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Pension Credit and more by May 17

Cost of living crisis

What to do if you haven't received your £301 cost of living payment yet

More than 8 million households are eligible to receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment this month

More than 8 million households are eligible to receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment this month

Cost of living crisis

DWP issues £301 cost of living payment update to millions

More than eight million people are eligible for the DWP £301 cost of living payment next week

More than eight million people are eligible for the DWP £301 cost of living payment next week

Cost of living crisis

Warning some Universal Credit claimants will miss out on £301 cost of living payment

DWP guidance outlines a number of changes that Universal Credit claimants should make them aware of

DWP guidance outlines a number of changes that Universal Credit claimants should make them aware of

Everything Universal Credit claimants should tell the DWP to avoid a fine

The DWP has announced that more benefit claimants on Tax Credits will need to complete their move to Universal Credit

The DWP has announced that more benefit claimants on Tax Credits will need to complete their move to Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

Warning issued to benefit claimants ahead of major change next month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed the date of the first £301 cost of living payment this week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed the date of the first £301 cost of living payment this week

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis issues statement on DWP £301 cost of living payment

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

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DWP confirm when first £301 cost of living payment will be received

The latest DWP update has revealed 46,716 instances of underpayment

The latest DWP update has revealed 46,716 instances of underpayment

DWP pay more than £300m after state pension underpayment error

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is extending its support for Universal Credit claimants in England, Scotland and Wales

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is extending its support for Universal Credit claimants in England, Scotland and Wales

Universal Credit support available to secure higher wages for claimants

People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more will be eligible for the DWP payments

People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more will be eligible for the DWP payments

Cost of living crisis

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DWP issues update on £1,350 cost of living payments - dates and eligibility

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Millions on Universal Credit eligible for £600 savings boost

Universal Credit claimants, and those in receipt of another benefits, will see a 10.1% pay increase next month

Universal Credit claimants, and those in receipt of another benefits, will see a 10.1% pay increase next month

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Universal Credit payments to rise next month - how much you will get

There are two bank holiday dates in April, with Good Friday falling on April 7 and Easter Monday falling on April 10

There are two bank holiday dates in April, with Good Friday falling on April 7 and Easter Monday falling on April 10

Cost of living crisis

PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Easter

More than 120,000 Universal Credit claimants could be impacted by the change

More than 120,000 Universal Credit claimants could be impacted by the change

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Changes to Universal Credit this week could see 120,000 lose benefits

Millions will receive up to £1,350 in cost of living payments from the DWP this year

Millions will receive up to £1,350 in cost of living payments from the DWP this year

Cost of living crisis

Thousands on Universal Credit won't receive £900 cost of living payments

DWP £324 cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from today

DWP £324 cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from today

Cost of living crisis

DWP £324 cost of living payment to hit bank accounts from today

People who receive tax credits will have to wait longer than those on Universal Credit for DWP cost of living payment

People who receive tax credits will have to wait longer than those on Universal Credit for DWP cost of living payment

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Exact date 1.1 million people will receive £324 cost of living boost next month

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said anyone who had not received the cost-of-living payment could appeal

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said anyone who had not received the cost-of-living payment could appeal

551,000 Universal Credit claimants to miss out on cost of living payment

Martin Lewis took to Twitter to say:

Martin Lewis took to Twitter to say:

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis hits out at commentators in Universal Credit rise row

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP announces date millions will receive second £324 cost of living payment

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

When Universal Credit claimants & others will receive £324 cost-of-living boost

Kwasi Kwarteng announces changes to Universal Credit in mini Budget announcement (PA)

Kwasi Kwarteng announces changes to Universal Credit in mini Budget announcement (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Changes to Universal Credit announced: what it means for you

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)

DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date. (PA)

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PIP and Universal Credit claimants given new payment date for September