Many people's financial situations will likely be impacted by a series of changes throughout February
A number of changes will be coming into effect throughout February impacting many people's finances, while additional support payments will also be made to help people through the cost of living crisis.
Read more: Martin Lewis issues warning to everyone booking a summer holiday saying they need to act ASAPChanges to Universal Credit In a major change to benefits, thousands of Universal Credit claimants will be encouraged to find more work or increase the number of working hours they currently do. The threshold of working hours required to not meet regularly with a Jobcentre coach will increase from 12 to 15 hours a week - or 24 hours a week if you claim as a couple.
Meanwhile, postal applications will rise from £85 to £93 for adults and from £58.50 to £64 for children. Fees will also increase for online applications for overseas applicants from £86 to £94 for adults and from £56 to £61 for children. Cold Weather Payments During consecutive periods of cold weather in February, some households could receive £25. In order to be eligible, recipients must be receiving one of the qualifying benefits.
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