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DWP Universal Credit benefit crackdown - key points and how new rules could affect you
Universal Credit
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has outlined new proposals in which benefit claimants who fail to find work face tougher sanctions - here is a summary of the plans
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DWP Universal Credit claimants could lose free NHS prescriptions and legal aid if they fail to look for jobs
Universal Credit
The Tory Government has said that free prescriptions and legal aid will be cut off for benefit claimants who are deemed fit to work but fail to seek employment
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DWP pension credit claims soar in cost of living crisis - but nearly half are rejected
DWP
Applications jumped after campaign to encourage low income elderly people to claim the benefit, which tops up weekly income
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Experts predict the exact month interest rates will start to fall offering relief to homeowners
Household Bills
A drop next spring could signal good news for mortgage holders and those wanting to get a foot on the property ladder
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Millions of families will miss out on payments for cutting their energy use
Household Bills
Suppliers are kicking off the Demand Flexibility Service agin this year - but nearly half of all households will not be able to take part
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Seven ways to stay warm at home without putting the heating on
Your Money
Think about what you wear, what you eat and how to keep active if you're planning to limit the amount of heating you use
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Millions being paid to use less energy from today - how to get involved
Energy
The Demand Flexibility Service test event rewards households for reducing energy usage during specific times of the day
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All the Black Friday products you should avoid in next weekend's winter sale
Black Friday
Shopping experts have crunched the numbers to reveal which products you should skip on when Black Friday lands - from air fryers to mobile phones.
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DWP warning as thousands of Universal Credit claimants hit with benefit cuts and sanctions
Universal Credit
The DWP says most benefit sanctions are imposed on claimants for failing to turn up at the jobcentre for an appointment about going back to work
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HMRC cost of living payment message for anyone who hasn't received £300 yet
HMRC
People who claim tax credits are due to receive a cost of living payment from HMRC but some may not have received the cash - here's what the Government department says
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Martin Lewis says you can get £200 in your bank account before Christmas - but you need to act fast
Martin Lewis
The financial expert says you can get the cash by making a bank account change and the process is 'pretty simple'
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Martin Lewis explains how Brits could easily turn just £1 into thousands
Martin Lewis
The Money Saving Expert founder has argued that people could make thousands of pounds with a Lifetime ISA.
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Eight ways to prevent condensation in your home this winter
Energy
Water vapour coming into contact with cold surfaces such as windows can cause patches of mould to form
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10 ways families saved energy last year as suppliers pay you to cut back this winter
Household Bills
Most who took part in last year's Demand Flexibility Service earned less than £5 - but most will be doing it again this year
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DWP could pay up to £691 a month to people with one of 14 respiratory conditions - see full list
DWP
The money could be available to people with long-term health conditions through Personal Independence Payments
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DWP Christmas bonus rules, who is eligible for payment and how money will be paid
DWP
The one-off payment is made to people who receive certain benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and State Pension - here is the list of qualifying benefits
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When DWP will pay third £299 cost of living payment to millions of households
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions has explained when the third and final cost of living payment of 2023/24 will be sent to eligible parties.
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Tesco issues seven-week warning to shoppers saving for Christmas
Tesco
Customers can no longer top up their stamps after popular scheme was axed, and all stamps must be spent by December 31
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Martin Lewis shares exact day you can claim half-price car insurance
Martin Lewis
Money Saving Expert reckons drivers could save as much as 50% off the cost of their policy if they make a note in their diary
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DWP shake-up warning as thousands with health issues could be forced to look for work
Your Money
More people could face benefit cuts for breaching new rules when they are rolled out
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Aldi to give free three-course Christmas dinners to struggling families this festive season
Aldi
The budget retailer is giving back to the community this Christmas in collaboration with The Company Shop - donating around 2,000 three-course meals in total
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DWP rules for PIP claimants who go into hospital - and when benefits can be stopped
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions has explained all the details relating to hospital stays and when PIP payments may be suspended
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DWP and HMRC Christmas and New Year payment dates for Universal Credit and other benefits
DWP
This list of payment dates will help families manage their household budgets over the 2023 festive season
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Major DWP update for families on benefits as millions to get payments faster
DWP
New online applications scheme will speed up PIP applications as pilot is extended before national rollout in 2024
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Strictly's Annabel Croft confirmed to 'split' from Johannes Radebe as fans left gutted by move
It has been confirmed that Annabel Croft will swap Strictly Come Dancing partners with fans left gutted by the news
I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Traffic and Travel live updates: Queuing traffic on Jesmond Road after collision
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
Newcastle dating app swindler duped gran out of £320,000 after marrying her in Las Vegas
Newcastle upon Tyne
Marc Raven, 61, conned two women out of a total of £400,000 and has been jailed for eight years
Your Money
Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East one
A Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
I'm A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin makes awkward gaffe over name of campmate Nick Pickard
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
Nick Pickard and Nigel Farage faced a Bushtucker Trial in the latest episode of the ITV show - and fans were quick to pick up on Ant's mistake during the programme
Warning that most pensioners will be dragged into paying tax within five years
Your Money
The combination of triple lock rises and frozen tax thresholds means that the state pension alone will be taxed by 2028
Tributes paid to 'generous' and 'hugely charismatic' former lord mayor of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Geoff O'Brien, a long-serving city councillor and a lecturer at Northumbria University, died last week at the age of 71
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Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly's Annabel Croft confirmed to 'split' from Johannes Radebe as fans left gutted by move
It has been confirmed that Annabel Croft will swap Strictly Come Dancing partners with fans left gutted by the news
I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
What Yasir Al-Rumayyan told chancellor about Newcastle investment as he meets Prime Minister
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among those in attendance at the Global Investment Summit and the PIF governor discussed the impact of the club's takeover
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Traffic and Travel live updates: Queuing traffic on Jesmond Road after collision
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
Newcastle United FC
Ex-Newcastle United favourite shares Champions League concern before AC Milan clash
Newcastle United have 11 first-team players on the sidelines due to injury and suspension
Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East one
Your Money
A Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
'Incredible' Nick Pope has 'best game of his life' in Newcastle's draw with PSG
Nick Pope
The Newcastle United shot stopper was the standout performer at the Parc Des Princes
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Christmas
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