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The case was heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Hebburn man admits smashing neighbour's window in 'minor' dispute

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. She has hinted that the two-child benefit cap could be scrapped in the 2025 Budget (Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Chancellor Reeves hints at extra support for families

Pictured: Karleen Dowden from the Money and Pensions Service

The end-of-year money checklist for people in the North-East

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DWP brings forward benefits and pensions for August bank holiday

Salvation Army helps families in North East avoid the parent poverty trap this summer

Salvation Army helps families in North East avoid the parent poverty trap this s...

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5 one-off benefit payments due in 2025 that could net you over £1,500

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Free benefits checker helps1000s find support – it’s open to everyone

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Urgent DWP warning for over-60s as four key benefits set to be axed

68 per cent of parents agree with the charter

Ad Feature Breakfast charter launched as 8 in 10 parents fear poor school meals

Campaigners making their views heard/ Picture: Nathan Lipsham

KATE OSBORNE: 'I will always stand up for the most vulnerable'

Emma Lewell (left), MP for South Shields, and Kate Osborne, MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, are among more than 100 Labour rebels aiming to defeat the Government's welfare reforms.

‘A day of shame for this Government’ - MPs vote against welfare cuts

Activists against disability benefit cuts during a protest over the proposals earlier this month. Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images

Emma Lewell MP: Cutting benefits will not incentivise people to go out and find ...

Emma Lewell (left), MP for South Shields, and Kate Osborne, MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, are among more than 100 Labour rebels aiming to defeat the Government's welfare reforms.

South Tyneside MPs among Labour rebels aiming to stop welfare reforms

The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school meals

Number of South Tyneside kids eligible for free school meals revealed

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Free school meals extended

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Households urged to claim £1,000 in support before local deadlines hit
Many councils are offering one-off payments — check what you could get where you live 🧾
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The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school meals

How to know if your family is eligible, as free school meals expanded

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Change to Help to Save scheme opens free cash eligibility to millions

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver her spring statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement: will it put more cash in your pocket?

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

8 takeaways from Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement - including welfare

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Labour's benefits shake-up - my takeaways as a finance specialist

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Universal Credit: health element changes and above-inflation rise news

Liz Kendall, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, leaves after attending the weekly Cabinet meeting of ministers at 10 Downing Street on March 18, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Government announces major changes to PIP and Universal Credit

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Housing Benefit to rise in April – here's how much more you could get

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9 ways you can get council tax support - as millions face huge rises

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Millions receiving Universal Credit can expect increases of £10 soon
Millions of people in the UK will soon see a boost in their monthly payments 💷
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Households across the UK to receive up to £500 in cash support

New Year 2024: all the early DWP and HMRC benefit payment dates

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

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'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne.

Kate Osborne MP reflects on Labour’s first 100 days in Government

The incident happened at Jarrow Jobcentre.

Criminal threatens to 'shoot' everyone at South Tyneside Jobcentre

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Thousands of households to receive £500 summer holidays payment

The money will people most in need

Families to get £200 via Household Support Fund - but funds are low

DWP holiday warning to anyone claiming PIP or Universal Credit

What you need to know about the new Universal Credit rules

Benefit fraud gang shower floor with £20 notes

Watch: Benefit fraud gang shower floor with £20 notes

The leap year may impact when people will receive Universal Credit payments

How the 2024 leap year could affect Universal Credit payments

Dozens of celebrities join petition with anti-poverty charities

Find out if you are eligble for Cold Weather Payments.

Who is eligible for Cold Weather Payments?

Universal Credit and other benefit payments will be paid earlier than expected during the Christmas period.

When will Universal Credit be paid during Christmas period

The second of three Cost of Living Payments is set to be made in the coming weeks. Photo: Getty Images

The dates when the second £300 Cost of Living Payment will be made

People walk near the Jobcentre in Westminster.

DWP warning over Universal Credit changes coming in October

There are seven big money changes that could affect your wallet coming in September 2023 including Universal Credit and student loans shake-ups.

Cost of living: 7 money changes to be aware of in September 2023

Which? has revealed the cheapest place to get school uniform this year

Cheapest shop to buy school uniform revealed by Which?

Benefit claimants may find their payments arrive earlier than normal this month.

Universal Credit & benefit claimants hit by another payment change

Here are eight important money changes coming in August 2023.

8 money changes coming in August 2023 including Ofgem price cap

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are to be affected by new rules that have been introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this week.

Universal Credit rule change launches this week - are you affected?

Michelle Hanney pictured riding a horse. (DWP/SWNS)

‘Disabled’ woman on benefits caught after horse riding photo found

If you claim benefits, including Universal Credit, you may find you get paid early next month due to the August bank holiday.

Full list of benefits that could be paid early next month

Universal Credit claimants will no doubt want to be aware of the rules for going abroad if they’re going on holiday this summer.

DWP explains rules around Universal Credit and going on holiday

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week.

Benefit claimants will be hit by another payment shake-up this week

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