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
Universal Credit: You may be able to get £812 boost as Government set to slash sum
UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants may be able to get a boost of £812 to help with monthly costs, and this sum may be particularly valuable as the removal of the £20 uplift looms. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
‘Cancel that cut to Universal Credit’ DWP faces pressure to extend £1,000 boost
UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants will face a reduction to their payments in October 2021, following the end of the temporary £20 per week uplift. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Universal Credit rules not ‘fit for real life’ – DWP urged to stop ‘irreparable scarring’
UNIVERSAL credit became crucial for many people over the last year or so as the pandemic hit the economy and rendered thousands unemployed. However, Citizens Advice has urged the Government to upend the system which it argues is not “fit for real life”. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Universal Basic Income pilot could see everyone aged 18-64 in UK trial get £213 per week
UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME plans have been put forward, with a think tank suggesting the UK trial should involve 5,000 people. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Universal Credit claimants to be eligible for reduced BT fibre broadband – full details
UNIVERSAL Credit and other means-tested benefit claimants will soon be able to benefit from a new social tariff offered by BT. BT Home Essentials will launch next month and will be tailored to those who have been hit hard by the pandemic. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Universal Credit update as DWP to start face-to-face assessments – will you be affected?
UNIVERSAL CREDIT face-to-face assessments will be restarted in full right across the UK this month, and so certain claimants should pay attention. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Meghan Markle fans praise Duchess ‘walking the walk’ after ‘service is universal’ promise
MEGHAN MARKLE and Prince Harry have been praised for “walking the walk” after they unveiled their projects to mark International Women’s Day. Daily Express :: News Feed