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Only Fans star Amber O’Donnel at Tesco after shopping for her food parcel donations - Credit: SWNS

Mum uses first OnlyFans paycheque to fill a foodbank

Cost of Living spring payments are set to be rolled out over the next month or so - Credit: Adobe
Cost of Living spring payments are set to be rolled out over the next month or so - Credit: Adobe

10 ways to claim extra money for households on Universal Credit

RHS Harlow Carr
RHS Harlow Carr

RHS offer £1 entry to its gardens for low income households

'The new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson is wrong to believe that charities supporting asylum seekers in Calais are involved in a multimillion-pound industry'. PIC: UK Parliament/PA Wire
'The new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson is wrong to believe that charities supporting asylum seekers in Calais are involved in a multimillion-pound industry'. PIC: UK Parliament/PA Wire

Lee Anderson: ‘myth’ those on Universal credit are in poverty

A child carries a tray with food during lunch-break at St Mary’s RC Primary School, in Battersea, south London.
A child carries a tray with food during lunch-break at St Mary’s RC Primary School, in Battersea, south London.

Number of children in food poverty nearly doubles to four million

The government could tell GPs to issue less sick notes in order to boost the economy.
The government could tell GPs to issue less sick notes in order to boost the economy.

Government could tell GPs to sign fewer sick notes to boost economy

The first £301 instalment of the money, which is intended to help vulnerable people pay their energy and grocery bills as inflation hits a 40-year high, is due to hit bank accounts this spring.
The first £301 instalment of the money, which is intended to help vulnerable people pay their energy and grocery bills as inflation hits a 40-year high, is due to hit bank accounts this spring.

1.7 million people set to miss out on £301 cost of living payment

The rules for Universal Credit are due to change in February.
The rules for Universal Credit are due to change in February.

Six major money changes coming in February

People who claim Universal Credit should be aware of what changes in circumstances they need to report to the DWP
People who claim Universal Credit should be aware of what changes in circumstances they need to report to the DWP

The 21 changes benefit claimants must report to DWP to avoid court

Around 120,000 people are set to be affected by the changes, which could stop Universal Credit payments.
Around 120,000 people are set to be affected by the changes, which could stop Universal Credit payments.

New rule could stop Universal Credit payments for thousands

DWP are set to axe six benefits by 2024 as they are being replaced by Universal Credit (Photo: Getty Images)
DWP are set to axe six benefits by 2024 as they are being replaced by Universal Credit (Photo: Getty Images)

DWP to scrap these six benefits by 2024 - full list

A general view of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
A general view of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Benefit claimants could get £1,500 payment if court appeal successful

Undated file photo of a person using a central heating thermostat.
Undated file photo of a person using a central heating thermostat.

Freezing conditions trigger cold weather payments

Users complained overnight that they could not access the HMRC’s Universal Credit portal to check on payment dates and extra help
Users complained overnight that they could not access the HMRC’s Universal Credit portal to check on payment dates and extra help

Universal Credit: HMRC website experiences technical issues overnight

DWP staff are set to walk out on strike for two weeks over Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)
DWP staff are set to walk out on strike for two weeks over Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)

DWP staff set to strike for two weeks over Christmas

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt expected to announce increase to National Living Wage

The cash boost forms the second instalment of the £650 cost of living payment as part of a package of measures announced by the Government earlier this year to help tackle the cost of living crisis.
The cash boost forms the second instalment of the £650 cost of living payment as part of a package of measures announced by the Government earlier this year to help tackle the cost of living crisis.

Second cost of living payment set to hit millions of bank accounts

Pupils in London currently face a postcode lottery when it comes to free school meals
Pupils in London currently face a postcode lottery when it comes to free school meals

200,000 London students in poverty not eligible for free school meals

A man walks past a sign with the email address of ‘universal credit’ outside a Job Centre.
A man walks past a sign with the email address of ‘universal credit’ outside a Job Centre.

Universal Credit rule change that impacts thousands explained

The mayor of London visiting a food bank in Newham.
The mayor of London visiting a food bank in Newham.

Sadiq Khan calls for help for low-income Londoners

HMRC confirms exact month £326 cost of living payment will be paid to households

DWP issues scam warning to everyone due £326 cost of living payment

How Universal Credit is affected by August bank holiday - and when you will be p...

Major ‘12 hour’ rule change could see Universal Credit payments stopped

Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free food from stores (Photo: ITV) (Photo: ITV)
Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free food from stores (Photo: ITV) (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis says millions of benefits claimants could get free £1,200

Millions of people will be moved off legacy benefits onto Universal Credit from Monday (Photo: Getty Images)
Millions of people will be moved off legacy benefits onto Universal Credit from Monday (Photo: Getty Images)

Major Universal Credit shake-up affects millions of benefits claimants today

Sky phone customers will see their bills rise from this week (Photo: Getty)
Sky phone customers will see their bills rise from this week (Photo: Getty)

Sky hikes phone prices for customers this week - how it affects you

6 money changes to be aware of in May - and how they will affect you

Sky launches cut-price broadband deal for people on benefits which could save yo...

Benefits payments will rise in April (Photo: Adobe)
Benefits payments will rise in April (Photo: Adobe)

New rates for Universal Credit as payments rise from today

Vodafone, EE and BT customers face huge phone bill hike in April

Cold Weather Payment to close in days - check if you can claim £25 energy rebate

Child Benefit payments will increase in April (Photo: Adobe)
Child Benefit payments will increase in April (Photo: Adobe)

New Child Benefit rates from next month as payments to increase

Affected customers will see their phone and broadband bills go up by an extra £3.50 per month (Photo: Shutterstock)
Affected customers will see their phone and broadband bills go up by an extra £3.50 per month (Photo: Shutterstock)

Four million homes missing out on £144 saving on broadband bills

TfL fare hike: Biggest bus and Tube price rise in a decade

Universal Credit is paid monthly to help low-income families (Photo: Shutterstock)
Universal Credit is paid monthly to help low-income families (Photo: Shutterstock)

Universal Credit payment dates for Easter bank holiday 2022

Time to find a job cut from three months to four weeks under Universal Credit ch...

Kew Gardens has introduced a new low cost entry scheme to make its gardens accessible for people of all ages and incomes. Credit: Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens has introduced a new low cost entry scheme to make its gardens accessible for people of all ages and incomes. Credit: Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens offering £1 tickets to visitors on Universal Credit

Around 500,000 workers who claim Universal Credit are estimated to be in line to benefit before Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)
Around 500,000 workers who claim Universal Credit are estimated to be in line to benefit before Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what you need to know about today's Universal Credit changes

Rishi Sunak’s Autumn Budget 2021 speech included a £7 billion tax discount package for businesses. (Pic: Getty)
Rishi Sunak’s Autumn Budget 2021 speech included a £7 billion tax discount package for businesses. (Pic: Getty)

Budget 2021: Changes to Universal Credit slammed as ‘out of touch’