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Rishi tipped to sign multibillion pound defence budget uplift ahead of Biden AUKUS talks

Posted: March 5, 2023 at 9:19 am   /   World

The major investment comes as the Ministry of Defence’s coffers are stretched thin by Ukraine and other commitments. Daily Express :: World Feed

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Universal Credit row erupts: Boris warns uplift will mean tax rises for millions of Brits

Posted: September 23, 2021 at 10:22 pm   /   Business

KEEPING the Universal Credit uplift would mean tax rises for millions to help pay for it, Boris Johnson has warned. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Britons face ‘significant drop in income’ as furlough and Universal Credit uplift ends

Posted: September 9, 2021 at 10:22 pm   /   Business

BRITONS are set to face a “significant drop in income” after the Government’s furlough scheme and £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit comes to an end later this month. Formally known as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the furlough scheme is set to end on September 30, 2021. During his Budget announcement earlier this […]

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Universal Credit warning as ‘pandemic heroes’ set to be hit by £20 uplift cut

Posted: July 23, 2021 at 10:22 pm   /   Business

A UNIVERSAL CREDIT warning has been issued as more than 660,000 low-paid “pandemic heroes” are thought to be among many hit when the Government’s £20 uplift comes to an end. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Universal Credit £20 per week uplift ‘to continue for another six months’

Posted: February 19, 2021 at 9:23 am   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants are reportedly set to continue receiving the £20 per week uplift beyond the end of Spring 2021, with the measure understood to be due to roll on for another six months. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Boris should ‘see how I live for a week’ Universal Credit claimant fears £20 uplift ending

Posted: January 30, 2021 at 9:22 pm   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT was temporarily increased for one year by £20 per week in March 2020, and with the uplift set to end in April this year, the Government is being urged to extend the financial support. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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When does the £20 Universal Credit uplift end? What will come next?

Posted: January 25, 2021 at 9:22 pm   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants have been given a cash uplift this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic. But when does the £20 Universal Credit uplift end, and what will come next? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Universal Credit: DWP minister addresses uplift amid warning for legacy benefit claimants

Posted: December 31, 2020 at 9:22 pm   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT payments have temporarily increased, following a £1,000 per year boost to the standard allowance, effective for 12 months only. Recently, Express.co.uk asked DWP minister Will Quince about the uplift, following calls to extend it to legacy benefit claimants. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Rishi Sunak to ‘review’ £1,000 Universal Credit uplift, DWP minister confirms – exclusive

Posted: December 27, 2020 at 9:22 pm   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT increased by £1,000 per year earlier this year in a temporary uplift which is lasting 12 months. In an exclusive interview this month, DWP minister Will Quince spoke to Express.co.uk about the uplift, confirming the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is going to review the measure in the spring. Daily Express :: […]

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Universal Credit £20 uplift: Woman ‘heartbroken’ as she misses out on payment boost

Posted: November 28, 2020 at 9:23 pm   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT payments have temporarily risen by £20 per week, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In an exclusive interview, one woman recalls her “shock” at finding out she was among an estimated two million who are not eligible for an uplift during this crisis. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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