MILLIONS of people can expect to see some changes to Universal Credit before Christmas. There are four new additions to the running, including tougher work search rules and a Christmas bonus. This …
Under new laws planned for this year, the government said it will make getting the vital cash easier
People diagnosed with a terminal illness will be fast-tracked for certain benefits if they are considered to have less than 12 months to live - currently it's six months for some benefits.: Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance . Now that's set to be extended to further help: Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance.
The exact date the changes will apply from is yet to be announced, but is expected to be put into law this year.including cost of living and universal credit direct payments. Millions of households are set to get a cash boost when they receive a £150 cost of living payment next week -