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The Latest Breaking News from Department for Work and Pensions

State pensioners say ‘cruel postcode lottery' means 500,000 miss out on 10.1% boost

Hundreds of thousands of state pensioners living overseas are missing out on yearly increases to their retirement pots due to a freeze which only applies in certain countries

Daily Mirror

Millions to receive up to £600 cost of living help from today - see if you qualify

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed Winter Fuel Payments and Pensioner Cost of Living Payments will start to be sent out from today

Daily Mirror

Pensioners start to receive up to £600 from Wednesday to help with energy bills

The vast majority of payments will be made automatically, the Department for Work and Pensions said.

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When is DWP Christmas bonus being paid? Everything you need to know explained

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is sending out a £10 Christmas bonus to those in receipt of certain benefits - here is everything you need to know now

Daily Mirror

Attendance Allowance changes claimants need to report to DWP to avoid court summoning

The benefit is given out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and aims to help provide people with financial support if they are suffering with many different conditions.

Glasgow Live

New DWP payment rates as payments to increase from April 2023 - full list

According to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, a whole host of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments will go up by 10.1 per cent from April next year.

Edinburgh Live

All the DWP Christmas payment dates for Universal Credit, child benefits and others

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have laid out their payment plan for the Christmas period, and we have all the latest news on benefit boosts during the holidays.

Edinburgh Live

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Department for Work and Pensions could stop PIP if any of these changes are not reported

2.7 million people in England and Wales recieve financial support between £24.45 and £156.90 each week

Nottingham Post

People on Carer’s Allowance will not qualify for new £900 cost of living payment next year

Unpaid carers are not directly eligible for the newly announced financial support payment.

Daily Record

State Pension age could change again as review expected early 2023

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will also consider whether it should bring forward the rise in the age at which people become eligible for the state pension to 2037-39.

Glasgow Live

Thousands near end of life to have disability benefits fast-tracked by DWP

More people nearing the end of their lives will receive vital, fast-tracked financial support, thanks to legislation passed last week by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Glasgow Live

DWP warned Universal Credit and other benefit fraud is 'unacceptably high'

The Public Accounts Committee says £8.6 billion was overpaid across benefits in 2021-22 and more must be done to get a grip on the billions of pounds being lost every year

Wales Online

Unacceptably high levels of fraud and error in benefits spending, says watchdog

The Department for Work and Pensions overpaid an ‘eye-watering’ £8.6 billion across benefits in 2021-22, the Public Accounts Committee said.

The Independent UK

Benefits claimants brand £10 Christmas bonus 'a joke' - as perk hasn't changed since 1972

Brits are hitting out at the annual £10 Christmas bonus from the DWP, which has not gone up for 50 years, with some saying it's not even enough for their bus fare

Daily Mirror

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DWP will replace six benefits by the end of 2024 - see if you are affected

Universal Credit is replacing six legacy benefits in the UK, with the changes expected to be rolled out nationwide by the Department for Work and Pensions by the end of 2024

Chronicle Live

DWP answers 10 questions about cost of living payments including dates and affect on benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions has addressed questions about the cost of living payments, such as whether claiming benefits will have an impact on how much you can get

Daily Mirror

DWP urging a million households to claim extra £65 a week they're missing out on

A lot of people assume that they're not eligible for Pension Credit because they have savings or own a house and could be missing out as the Department for Work and pensions urges Brits to check

Nottingham Post

DWP fails to rule out means-testing PIP and other disability benefits ahead of Autumn Budget

The new boss at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was questioned in the House of Commons

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Manchester Evening News

Thousands of disabled people in Greater Manchester had their benefits stopped while in hospital

If a person has to spend 28 days or longer in a hospital, their PIP payments are suspended under the so-called 'hospitalisation rule'

Edinburgh Live

DWP £324 November cost of living payment eligibility criteria explained

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will issue the second £324 cost of living payment to eligible households in November as the cost of living crisis continues to worsen

Edinburgh Live

Martin Lewis fan gets £18,000 from DWP after following his advice

A Martin Lewis fan has revealed that they received £18,000 from the Department for Work and Pensions after following his advice, and Lewis has shared how others could follow suit.

Wales Online

Benefits claimant thought he'd be 'better off in jail' amid wait for DWP support

The 63-year-old former teacher is being taken to court due to his failure to pay rent but says he can't afford it without the benefits he is entitled to

Glasgow Live

State Pension claimants urged to check if they qualify for weekly cash boost of up to £182

New State Pension figures show 1.5 million older women are receiving less than £100 per week, as 12.5 million people claim the benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions each year.

Edinburgh Live

All the DWP and HMRC payments due to be paid by the end of the year

Money will be hitting peoples' bank accounts next month, including the second cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), worth £324.

Glasgow Live

Full list of DWP benefit claimants who are entitled to Christmas bonus

Payments will be made automatically to people on certain Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, with the payment worth up to £10 for each individual.

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