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Universal Credit

Universal Credit is the new benefit for working-age people, replacing six benefits and merging them into one payment - income support, income-based jobseeker’s allowance, income-related employment and support allowance, housing benefit, child tax credit and working tax credit.

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DWP benefit claimants warned of £50 fine for failing to report changes to circumstances
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Benefit claimants can avoid a fine as long as they take 'reasonable steps' to correct any overpayments and keep the DWP updated on any important changes
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List of freebies and discounts DWP Universal Credit claimants can get in August
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Benefit claimants may be eligible for schemes that can provide cheap broadband, help with household bills as well as travel costs
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DWP says fraudsters targeting one type of benefit as billions paid to people not entitled to cash
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The DWP says it is determined to reduce fraud and error, and is currently exploring all options on how best to achieve the goal
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DWP Universal Credit claimants can get extra month's payment if their claim is delayed
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People who struggle with the application process or have been hit by delays may be eligible for an extra month of Universal Credit
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Four DWP and HMRC changes to watch out for in August – including those where action must be taken
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The upcoming changes include a tax credit deadline, a transfer to Universal Credit as well as a child benefit deadline
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DWP issues fraud warning to Universal Credit and other benefit claimants who have a partner
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The DWP says that if a partner spends three nights with a claimant on a regular basis, they may be a member of an established couple
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Warning ahead of DWP payment date change in August - see which benefits are affected
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A finance expert has explained how benefit claimants will be affected by the August Bank Holiday and when to expect their payments
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What DWP Universal Credit claimants must do before going on holiday or risk losing benefits
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People are being warned they must stick to their claimant commitment, including fulfilling work-related requirements, even during their holiday
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DWP benefit payment dates set to change in August including Universal Credit
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the dates for benefit payments will be automatically adjusted to account for the August bank holiday
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DWP benefit claimants warned they could lose payments over Universal Credit switch
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Anyone who receives a letter from the DWP asking them to move to Universal Credit will have three months to make the transfer before their existing benefits are stopped
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List of DWP and HMRC benefits including Universal Credit that will be paid early in August
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Due to the Bank Holiday in August, benefit claimants will receive their payments on a different date
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DWP ends benefits for thousands in major Universal Credit overhaul
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Individuals on old-style benefits are being given three months to make the move to Universal Credit in the DWP's managed migration or their existing payments are terminated.
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Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants to have bank statements checked - here's why
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The DWP says it has already reviewed thousands of benefit claims this year and found irregularities in around a quarter of them
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DWP rules on gambling and if your Universal Credit benefit payments will be affected
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It is the claimant's responsibility to tell DWP about a change in their circumstances that would affect their benefits, this includes receiving gambling winnings
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DWP Universal Credit claimants can get five freebies worth thousands of pounds - see if you qualify
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People on low income can take advantage of schemes that can help towards childcare and free school meals - here's the full list
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DWP benefit cap to impact families of 670,000 children in the next five years
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The two-child limit currently affects two million children, with more affected each year as it applies to those born after April 5, 2017
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Martin Lewis explains how DWP Universal Credit claimants can get £1,200 bonus with savings scheme
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Here's everything you need to know about the Help to Save scheme, who is eligible for it and how bonuses work
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DWP Universal Credit claimants can reduce travel costs by up to 50% - check if you are eligible
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Here are details of the travel discount scheme and how it works - it is not automatically available to everyone on benefits
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DWP explains if neighbours of benefit claimants could be contacted during fraud inquiries
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The most common type of benefit fraud is when a person receives unemployment benefits while working - here is what the DWP says about its investigations
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Four DWP benefits that won't rise in June while thousands of Universal Credit claimants get boost
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Benefit rates increased by 6.7% in April for many people but for some Universal Credit claimants, the increased rates will only take effect in June
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DWP shares list of circumstances that can affect your Universal Credit payments
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for Universal Credit and they need to be told about changes in circumstances as soon as they happen as some issues can stop your payments completely
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Major changes ahead as UK phases out legacy benefits for Universal Credit
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'Legacy' benefits will be replaced by the single-payment system known as Universal Credit (UC), with claimants being transitioned onto UC individually.
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DWP Universal Credit childcare rules - who is eligible and how parents can get help towards costs
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Here are the DWP rules for parents who claim Universal Credit and need help to pay childcare costs - see how much you can get
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DWP paying extra Universal Credit to almost 1m people signed off with mental health
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The 2.1 million in the Universal Credit health groups includes 1.4 million in the highest tier of 'limited capability for work and work-related activity' (LCWRA)
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