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Call for increase in benefits rather than more cost-of-living payments

The Work and Pensions Committee has said increasing universal credit payments may be a better option than further cost-of-living payments.

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Cost-of-living crisis forces millions of households to risk their health by turning off fridges or freezers

Millions of households are putting their health at risk in a desperate bid to cut costs.

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Check if you’re eligible for help with childcare – new tool launched

A new tool has been launched so parents can see what childcare support they can get based on the age of their child and their salary.

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New Universal Credit rules for parents with young children

Huge changes to the benefits system from today will see thousands of parents having to get a job or increase the hours they work if they want to continue receiving universal credit. Find out more here

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Millions claiming universal credit could be set for bumper pay increase next April

People on benefits could see their payments increasing by 6.7% next April. Find out if you'll get more and why

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Foodbanks bracing for busiest winter yet

The Trussell Trust says it expects to give out a food parcel every eight seconds this winter.

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Thousands of families to get food vouchers over half term – do you qualify?

Here's all you need to know about supermarket vouchers for low income families over the October half term

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Pensioners set for an 8.5% payment rise next April after figures were confirmed today

ONS figures out today confirm pensioners are set for bumper pay rises next April but will the government honour its commitment to the triple lock guarantee?

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Struggling households urged to check local cost-of-living support

The government is urging struggling households to find out what help is available through their local household support fund.

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A quarter of older people in London living in poverty

A report by Age UK London has found 24% of over 50s living in the capital are living in poverty.