Benefit Fraud Likely Due To Coronavirus
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Read this article explaining how the huge increase in benefit applications may lead to increased undetected fraud.
Tag: universal credit
How Many Points Do You Need To Get PIP?
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Read this article to see if you qualify for and how you can claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Universal Credit Taper
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Read this article about how the amount you earn reduces your Universal Credit payments.
Over 6,000 New Universal Credit Claimants in Plymouth
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Figures show that there are now over 6,000 extra Universal Credit claimants as compared to before the Coronavirus epidemic. See the full article here.
DWP Facing Pressure to Reform Universal Credit
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It’s the 5-week wait issue again. the DWP are facing pressure to turn the loan issued to claimants to tide them over into a grant. See the full story here.
DWP Launches New Online Rent Payment Scheme
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See this article about a new DWP rent payment scheme where rent is paid direct to a landlord from Universal Credit payments.
DWP Losses Universal Credit Appeal
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The DWP have lost their appeal regarding reductions in benefits when transferring to Universal Credit. See the full story.
Claiming Self-Employment Grant and Universal Credit
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See this article regarding the rules around claiming both Universal Credit and self-employment grant.
DWP Stopping Payments into Post Office Accounts
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From today, May 11, 2020, DWP will stop payments into Post Office Card accounts. Claimants will need to use an alternative, such as a Credit Union account. See the details here.
Rent Arrears Not Deducted from Universal Credit For a Month
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Read this article explaining that rent arrears, alongside other deductions, will be suspended until May 10.