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MPs to vote on winter fuel payment cuts amid widespread opposition

Labour faces rebellion over winter fuel payment plans

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Nearly £60m still available from the Household Support Fund – find out how to claim

This week the government announced an extension of the House Support Fund. However, nearly £60 million worth of this phase remains unclaimed with weeks to go until it closes. Find out if you're eligible for help

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Money Wellness signs open letter addressing winter fuel payment changes

Why we oppose the policy change

Illustrated image of a food parcel. One in five people claiming universal credit had to use a food bank in the last year. Find out about food banks and how to access support if you need it

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Universal credit food struggles

One in five people claiming universal credit had to use a food bank in the last year. Find out about food banks and how to access support if you need it

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Scrapping two-child cap wouldn’t improve child poverty without end to benefit cap too

Almost 30,000 households affected by both caps

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Date confirmed for households to apply for winter fuel payments

Find out if you’re eligible this year

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More than 300,000 households owed PIP back payment

Check whether you might be owed

Illustrated image of several disabled people. Millions of PIP, universal credit and employment support allowance (ESA) claimants will be affected by changes to assessments due next week. Find out how it’ll affect you.

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Changes to PIP and WCA assessments due in days

Millions of PIP, universal credit and employment support allowance (ESA) claimants will be affected by changes to assessments due next week. Find out how it’ll affect you.

An illustration of a woman sitting on the floor applying for universal credit online after receiving a managed migration letter (pcitured behind her)

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Households on ESA and JSA to move to UC from next month

Make the switch from September.

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Thousands of young disabled people missing out when DLA ends

Check you’re getting all the help you’re entitled to.