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RESEARCHERS at the University of York have helped put together a new guide to Universal Credit - just as furlough ends and as thousands more people…

A Belfast woman involved in the project says it is "basically the bible for universal credit".

In the latest Around Town column, news about a youth mental nonprofits search for its next CEO, six community leaders recognized by the Midpeninsula Media Center and funds to tackle the pandemics impacts on a local level.

Midpeninsula Media Center celebrates six people who are making a difference in the community with its annual Local Hero Awards ceremony, which will be livestreamed May 29.

‘My spending has gone up, not down, in lockdown’ There are few benefits from lockdown, but one often touted is that people are managing to save a little money: lower transport costs, fewer shop-bought office lunches, cheaper childcare costs and no foreign holidays. Single mum Caroline Rice gives a wry smile when asked if she’s managed to squirrel away extra cash over the past few months during pandemic restrictions. “My spending is up,” she says. “The heating costs are higher becaus...

Many households have been squirreling money away during the pandemic, but not all families are benefiting

Universal Credit warning as 1.1million Brits have pay reduced – are you affected? Hundreds of thousands of families across the UK have had their Universal Credit payments reduced, with nearly two-thirds of those relying on benefits living on less than they need as a result of deductions Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Sign up for Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter for the most exciting real life, fashion and sex tips HOT off the pressInvalid EmailSomething went wr...

A study finds that the financial burden on poorer families has increased during the pandemic.

DWP: Universal credit warning as thousands get paid less than they should Claimants are having to live on less than they have been assessed to need to live on, according to one charity The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Calls for change have ...

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