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Cold Weather Payment Scheme begins today – Universal Credit claimants could get extra £25

Posted: October 31, 2019 at 10:23 pm   /   Business

THE COLD Weather Payment Scheme, which is run by the Department for Work and Pensions begins today, meaning Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits recipients may be able to get an extra payment in periods of very cold weather. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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State pension age changes: ‘Really hard going’ Woman, 62, on claiming Universal Credit

Posted: October 13, 2019 at 10:25 am   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT: A recipient of Universal Credit has spoken about the difficulty she’s facing in paying for food and heating, as she prepares to move from her family home in a bid to seek better job prospects. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Are Universal Credit payments taxable? Current tax-free & taxed state benefits – full list

Posted: October 1, 2019 at 10:40 pm   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT is a payment which may be able to be claimed by those who are on a low income or who are out of work, in order to help with their living costs. Are Universal Credit payments taxable? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Will Universal Credit be scrapped under Labour? Talk of ‘medium-term’ plan, says source

Posted: September 16, 2019 at 10:22 am   /   Business

THE LABOUR Party could be set to unveil plans to scrap Universal Credit should it win the General Election, according to reports. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Universal Credit changes: When will you get paid? New system comes in to force on this day

Posted: September 15, 2019 at 10:24 am   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT is changing in October for many. When will claimants be paid? What date do the changes come in to force? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Universal credit bank holiday payments: When will you receive benefit?

Posted: August 25, 2019 at 10:22 pm   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants could see the date for their payment change over the Bank Holiday. When will you receive your benefit? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Will Universal Credit affect PIP? What does the new system mean for people getting PIP?

Posted: August 1, 2019 at 10:27 am   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT is replacing six types of existing benefits payments, known as legacy benefits. Will Universal Credit affect PIP? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Universal Credit: Boris Johnson backs controversial system amid scrapping 5-week wait plea

Posted: July 25, 2019 at 10:23 am   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT: Boris Johnson has shared his views on Universal Credit in the Commons today. He was asked about the current system, considered controversial by some, after he addressed MPs in the House of Commons for the first time since becoming Prime Minister. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Universal credit advance: When do you find out if you can get an advance payment?

Posted: June 9, 2019 at 10:22 am   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT payments are usually made around five weeks after the claim. It’s possible to apply for an advance, if a person needs help in paying bills or covering other costs. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Universal Credit 2019: How much Universal Credit will YOU get? How to make a claim

Posted: June 5, 2019 at 10:24 am   /   Business

UNIVERSAL CREDIT is being rolled out across the country – but how much do claimants receive and how do payments vary depending on whether you are single, have children or are disabled? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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