Rishi Sunak extends scheme for Universal Credit claimants as he unveils new £500m funding
CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER Rishi Sunak today announced the Universal Credit kickstart scheme will be extended until March next year. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
‘First thing to do’ to tackle your credit score – mistake could affect borrowing potential
A CREDIT score is an important part of any person’s financial life. It will affect borrowing and a good credit score is preferable. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Marcus Rashford urges Boris to axe Universal Credit cut as millions will ‘lose a lifeline’
MARCUS RASHFORD has urged Boris Johnson to axe a life-altering cut to Universal Credit which will mean millions of Brits across the UK will “lose a lifeline”. Daily Express :: News Feed
Universal Credit row erupts: Boris warns uplift will mean tax rises for millions of Brits
KEEPING the Universal Credit uplift would mean tax rises for millions to help pay for it, Boris Johnson has warned. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Britons face ‘significant drop in income’ as furlough and Universal Credit uplift ends
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 […]
‘Learn something new everyday’ Kickstarter tells all about DWP Universal Credit job scheme
IT IS coming up to a year since the Government announced the creation of a ‘Kickstart’ job scheme targeted at Universal Credit claimants through the Department of Work and Pensions . Daily Express :: Finance Feed
‘It’s a daily struggle’ – Dad faces just one meal a day as Universal Credit cuts loom
UNIVERSAL Credit cuts are on the horizon as the £20 uplift offered in early 2020 will be removed from October. In light of this, Citizens Advice has warned millions will be pushed into debt as their payments are reduced. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Universal Credit warning: ‘Reforms’ urged as state support demand to rise in the autumn
UNIVERSAL Credit demand rose in 2020 as coronavirus wreaked havoc on the economy. Unfortunately, while the worst appears to be behind the UK economy, continuing employment issues may force more into state support by the end of the year. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
‘Culture shock’: Employers react to DWP’s job scheme for Universal Credit claimants
LAST YEAR, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the creation of a new £2billion Kickstart job scheme to provide more opportunities for young people as part of an emergency economic package to tackle unemployment. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Universal Credit warning as ‘pandemic heroes’ set to be hit by £20 uplift cut
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