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Universal Credit: Labour to force vote on payment rise tomorrow – Boris Johnson condemned

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January 18, 2021

UNIVERSAL Credit payments received a boost in early 2020 as Rishi Sunak raised the weekly amounts by around £20. This increase was originally set to only last a year but the Government has been called on many times to extend the raise or make it permanent and the Labour party will be forcing a vote on this tomorrow. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Carer’s Allowance: Does Carer’s Allowance affect Universal Credit?

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January 18, 2021

CARER’S ALLOWANCE is a Government benefit, but does claiming Carer’s Allowance affect how much a claimant receives in Universal Credit payments? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Winter Fuel Payment should have been issued by this week – act if you do not have yours

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January 17, 2021

WINTER Fuel Payments will provide important support to those struggling with heating bills amid the cold weather. As the payment should have been issued this week, those who have not received the sum are being urged to claim. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Universal Credit grant: Can I get £500 benefits credit? How do you qualify?

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January 17, 2021

UNIVERSAL CREDIT has helped keep millions of people afloat during the Covid pandemic, but, with cuts now on the table, Rishi Sunak has attempted to quell discontent with a one-off £500 payment. Can you get the £500 credit, and how do you qualify? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

State Pension: Britons could claim extra £356 each month for arthritis or other conditions

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January 17, 2021

STATE PENSION payments can be important for the millions of retired people across the UK. However, many may not be aware they could receive an additional payment if they have arthritis or other health challenges. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

SEISS grant 4: Will the eligibility criteria change?

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January 17, 2021

THE Self-Employment Income Support Scheme was introduced to help self-employed people financially during the coronavirus pandemic. So will the eligibility criteria change for SEISS grant four? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Child Benefit: Britons urged to act on ‘confusing’ charge before Self Assessment deadline

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January 17, 2021

CHILD Benefit can offer important financial support to families, however, as the Self Assessment deadline approaches, it is important to be aware of the tax implications which can apply, or risk being stung. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Bitcoin chaos: Wall Street icon Burton Malkiel explains how cryptocurrency could collapse

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January 16, 2021

BITCOIN investors have been warned that the cryptocurrency could collapse by Wall Street icon Burton Malkiel. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

SEISS extension: Will there be a fifth grant?

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January 16, 2021

SEISS grants have been available for the self-employed during the coronavirus crisis, but will there be a fifth grant in the future? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

State pension payments will rise this year – but some pensioners will miss out

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January 16, 2021

STATE PENSION payments are particularly important for the retirement income of millions of Britons, and increases are welcomed. However, as the sum rises this year, some will find they miss out. Daily Express :: Finance Feed