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The DWP will pay more than seven million households and HMRC will follow with around 830,000 more, taking the total number of households eligible for the cost of living payment to around eight million.

Cost of living payment: Exact date £300 boost will be paid this autumn

People walk near the Jobcentre in Westminster.

DWP warning over Universal Credit changes coming in October

Ian Levy MP talking to an exhibitor at the 2022 jobs fair. (Photo by Ian Levy)

Jobs fair to be held in Blyth this week

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are to be affected by new rules that have been introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this week.

Universal Credit rule change launches this week - are you affected?

Around six million people are set to receive a £150 cost of living payment- here’s what you need to know and how to check if you’re eligible for the cash boost.

Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment soon - am I eligible?

Parents claiming Universal Credit will receive hundreds of pounds more from the end of June.

Parents claiming Universal Credit to receive £100s more in shake-up

More than six million households will be eligible for the £150 disability cost of living payment, with the money set to start hitting bank accounts from next month.

Exact date six million people will get £150 cost of living payment

Thousands of households are being urged to check if they are missing out on Pension Credit, which automatically triggers eligiblity for the cost of living payment and could make you up to £3,500 better off per year.

Days left for thousands of households to apply for cost of living cash

A Universal Credit sign in the window of the Job Centre in Westminster.

Thousands could miss out on £301 cost of living payment - here’s why

A total of 2,966 food parcels were handed out in Northumberland in the year to March by the Trussell Trust.

Surge in number of food parcels handed out in Northumberland

The first instalment of the £900 cost of living payments is set to land in bank accounts today. The £301 cash boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC will be paid to those who are eligible over the next few weeks from Tuesday, April 25.

Cost of living payment to land in bank accounts from today

The first instalment of the £900 cost of living payment will be paid from today - here’s everything you need to know including what code will show up in your bank account.

Around eight million people across the UK will be getting the £900 cost of living payment over the next year, but only certain benefits qualify for the cash boost.

Benefits that don’t qualify for the £301 cost of living payment

Members of the Berwick WASPI group.

Decision to reconsider section of report a 'victory' for WASPI women

Child poverty figures.

Over a fifth of Northumberland kids living 'in poverty'

What you need to do as deadline to boost state pension extended

One in three families across England, Scotland and Wales in receipt of Universal Credit are having their benefits capped while not being expected to work – 37,970 in total.

Blyth Valley families have benefits capped

Members of the Berwick WASPI group.

Hundreds of Northumberland women donate to WASPI legal battle

PIP designed to improve the quality of life of those suffering from long-term physical disabilities or mental health conditions and could be an additional boost for many especially during the cost of living crisis.

The 21 health conditions that could entitle you to £156 a week

The cash boost will start arriving in bank accounts in the Spring.

DWP confirm new cost of living payments for 2023

Over 75,000 get winter fuel payment.

Over 75,000 get help with energy bills

'Workless' households action call

A fifth of Northumberland households 'workless'

The second cost of living payment is due to land in account from November 8.

DWP confirm when second instalment of £324 will be paid this autumn

Ian Levy is aiming to build on the success of the first Blyth Valley Jobs Fair.

Around 30 employers to attend Blyth Valley Jobs Fair

All six 'legacy benefits' will be replaced by Universal Credit by the end of 2024.

Universal Credit starts to be rolled out across Northumberland

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

Child Poverty Actin's Alison Garnham.

Nearly 3,000 families hit by 'two-child' support rule

Martin Lewis pensioners that are due a payment could receive as much as £3,300 per year (Photo: ITV)

Warning 850,000 households missing out on up £3,300 per year

New Winter Fuel Payment rates for 2022 as millions to get cash boost

Universal Credit recipient numbers rise.

More seeking Universal Credit help

The Trussell Trust has also reported an increase in demand in Northumberland. Picture by Peter Summers/Getty Images.

Demand increases for food banks in Northumberland, including Berwick

Dependence on food banks is showing no sign of waning.

Northumberland food bank use remains above pre-pandemic levels

Gas prices have been driven up because Russia is a key producer of the fossil fuel (image: Adobe)

Households that claim benefits to have automatic energy bill hikes frozen

child poverty figures.

Record number of children 'living in poverty'

Pensioners will see the triple lock return from April 2023 (image: Adobe)

Pensioners could get £770 boost in 2023 as triple lock policy returns

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

Disabled benefit appeals figures

Hundreds win disabled benefit appeals

Boris Johnson pictured hosting Christmas quiz during Covid restrictions last yea...

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

Universal Credit tax figures

Ten thousand get Universal Credit tax help

Nearly 200 dodge child maintenance in Northumberland

More hit by benefits cap

More hit by benefits cap in Northumberland

Payments from the DWP have been brought forward due to the bank holiday (Getty Images)

This is when benefit payments will be made over the May bank holiday

The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the UK economy, with unemployment rising to a five-year high in the three months to December.

Which age groups have been hardest hit by the coronavirus jobs crisis?

4.5m Universal Credit claims have been made since the Covid pandemic started - more than a third of the all-time figure (Photo: Shutterstock)

4.5m Universal Credit claims have been made since the Covid pandemic started - m...

Boris Johnson is in favour of a 6 month Universal Credit uplift - but will it be enough? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson is in favour of a 6 month Universal Credit uplift - but will it be...

You could be eligible for monthly PIP benefit payments - here’s how to check if ...

This is when benefits and tax credits will be paid over Christmas and New Year 2...

Details for benefits payments and Job Centre openings have been confirmed for the festive season

This is when Universal Credit and benefits will be paid over Xmas and New Year

Christmas payment dates for Universal credit, tax credit and child benefits

When Universal Credit, child benefit and tax credits will be paid over Christmas

Benefits to be capped for thousands of struggling families - here's why

You may be eligible for £140 off your winter heating bill - here's how to apply

Universal Credit is changing this week - here’s how it could affect you

A rule change to Universal Credit payments will stop thousands missing out on ca...

Thousands of women are missing out on a boost to their pension (Photo: Shutterstock)

Women who divorce later in life could be missing out on state pension money

Labour said the scheme offers "very little support"

Here’s who is eligible for the government’s new £238m employment scheme - and ho...