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'The situation is worse than it ever was' - Lancashire residents tell how food banks are running dry

"Everybody who’s got money seems to want everything for nothing, but they’re not prepared to help those that haven’t, that are doing them the service."

Wales Online

DWP Cost of Living payment dates from now to Christmas

Full list of when you can expect your energy rebate, cost of living and winter fuel payments and more

Liverpool Echo

Coleen Nolan's son brands himself a 'failure' as he lives in his famous mum's garage

The star said he is living off Universal Credit, a far cry from the fame and fortune lifestyle he once lived

Irish Mirror

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ITV Loose Women's Coleen Nolan's pop and soap star son Jake Roche 'living off Universal Credit' in her garage

Jake is the youngest son of the Loose Women star and EastEnders favourite Shane Richie.

Manchester Evening News

Coleen Nolan's son Jake Roche admits he's 'living off Universal Credit' in mum's garage

Fans rushed to his support

Nottingham Post

Eye-opening diaries show the reality of life for Greater Manchester families on benefits

In a week when the Home Secretary spoke of a ‘Benefits Street culture’ in the UK, three women from Greater Manchester have shared their diary entries to explain what life is really like for low income families.

Manchester Evening News

Loose Women Coleen Nolan's Emmerdale son 'living off Universal Credit' in mum's garage

Jake Roche was supported by fans after the update

Liverpool Echo

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DWP to offer 'budgeting' loans worth up to £812 for those on certain benefits

The money can be used if people would otherwise not be able to afford these products or services due to their current circumstances - but they will need to be claiming certain benefits.

Edinburgh Live

Coleen Nolan's pop star son Jake Roche 'living off Universal Credit' in his mum's garage

Jake shared his thoughts about his career on TikTok after one user asked him what he was up to these days.

Daily Record

The Mancunian Way: A £3 weekly shop

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Manchester Evening News

Coleen Nolan's pop star son Jake Roche living off Universal Credit in a garage

Ex pop star and Emmerdale actor Jake Roche has dubbed himself a 'failure' after revealing that he is now living in his famous mum's garage and living off Universal Credit

Daily Mirror

North East groups warn PM against "cruel and avoidable" benefit changes

A wide range of business, education and charity groups have written to the Prime Minister and Chancellor to warn against real-term cuts to benefits

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit claimants to receive £324 cash boost in November

People claiming Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions are set to receive a £324 cost of living cash boost next month, even if they only got 1p through the benefit

Glasgow Live

Universal Credit claimants with families could lose £1,000 if Government waters down benefit

People on Universal Credit could get far less than expected next year if the Government changes the way that normal increases are worked out - and several top Tories hint that might happen

Daily Mirror

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Universal Credit claimants who already have a job 'should be working', top Tory moans

In eyebrow-raising claims, Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, said people who 'should be working' instead 'choose to top up their salaries with tax credits'

The Independent UK

‘I can’t look at my bank’: The families reduced to debt and one meal a day

Mother takes on debt to buy school uniform for child, while 26-year-old man is walking three hours for hot meal

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit entitled to at least 1p during qualifying period will get £324 payment next month

More than 8 million eligible households are due to receive the cost of living payment from DWP.

Daily Mirror

Man's eczema is so severe water feels like acid and skin sheds like it's snowing

Brave Connor Simpson, from London, opened up about the excruciating pain and discomfort caused by his eczema and said it has even affected his relationships with his mum

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Daily Mirror

Liz Truss MUST ditch welfare cuts to prevent a 'benefits bloodbath', says Gordon Brown

Writing for the Mirror, former Prime Minister Gordon Brown says Liz Truss must raise benefits by inflation - 'and worry more about millions on the breadline than millionaires in the boardrooms'

The Independent UK

Benefit cuts don’t make sense if you want growth, says Iain Duncan Smith

The Conservative former leader and work and pensions secretary argued that Universal Credit and growth go hand in hand.

Daily Mirror

Michael Gove ramps up pressure on Liz Truss to widen free school meals scheme

The Conservative former Education Secretary said all primary pupils should get free school dinners 'in an ideal world' - and right now Liz Truss must extend provision to all households on Universal Credit

Wales Online

What Government plans for Universal Credit, DWP benefits and pensions may mean

Benefits could be cut in real terms, while the average family may be just £90 better off a year

Daily Record

Liz Truss refuses to rule out real terms cuts to Universal Credit as pressure mounts on PM

The Prime Minister is reportedly considering raising benefits in line with earnings rather than inflation - and telling claimants it is unfair to receive a higher raise than workers.

Daily Record

Check your eligibility for £324 second cost of living payment due next month

People on DWP means-tested benefits are set to receive the second part of the £650 means-tested support.

Daily Record

Douglas Ross has risen to the top of the Tory hit list

Douglas Ross has stood by and watched as the UK's economy has been sent into tailspin, and its time for him go, says Record View

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