Cuts To Universal Credit and Council Tax Hikes Hit Hard
Many people are suffering from cuts in Universal Credit and increases in Council Tax. If you are suffering hardship, see this article which gives advice.
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What Are The Rules About Back-Payment of Universal Credit?
Read this article describing the rules for Universal Credit back-payments.
Benefits Cheat Given Over 1,400 Years to Repay
A benefits cheat who stole over one-half million pounds given 1,344 years to repay from Universal Credit payments. Full story here.
Rishi Sunak To Review The Universal Credit Temporary Uplift
DWP confirm that Rishi Sunak will review the cancellation of the temporary Universal Credit uplift scheduled to end in April 2021 in this article.
DWP Raised Universal Credit by £20 a Week But Froze ESA
Read this article about how Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) raised Universal Credit by £20 last April but did not raise Employment Support Allowance (ESA) to match.
Mum in Dire Straits After Universal Credit
Read this story about a mum who is in serious financial difficulties and now faces a reduction of £20 in Universal Credit payments.
NRLA Brand Change in Housing Benefit as “Kick in the Teeth”
The Chancellor’s spending review has resulted in a change in Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rules, branded by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) as a “kick in the teeth”. Read the full story here.
Apply Now for Universal Credit If You Want It Before Christmas
Read this article explaining that you need to apply now for Universal Credit to receive it before Christmas.
Flexible Support Fund – What is It?
Read this article explaining what the Flexible Support Fund is and how it works alongside Universal Credit.
Some Universal Credit Claimants Need to Claim Winter Fuel Payments
Read this story explaining how some Universal Credit claimants will not get Winter Fuel payments automatically.