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DWP told to 'get a grip' over quiet housing benefit cut that hits 844,000 Brits

The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - the amount of Universal Credit people get to cover private rent - has been frozen since April 2020. And page 66 of an Autumn Statement document confirmed it's being frozen again to 2024

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State pension age could rise to 68 earlier costing millions in their 50s £10,000

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said people could be made to work longer because of the “pretty hairy” state of the public finances, with a decision to be made in months

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

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Cabinet minister defends lavish state banquet at time of austerity

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said the state visit by Cyril Ramaphosa will help boost links with South Africa.

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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.

The Independent UK

Tory Esther McVey threatens to vote against Budget tax rises in challenge to Rishi Sunak

Esther McVey, who served as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions between 2015 and 2018, told the Commons that if the government has enough cash for HS2, it should not need to raise taxes

Daily Mirror

DWP says it has 'no plans' to means-test PIP disability benefit claimed by 3million Brits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sought to calm fears, two weeks after new Cabinet minister Mel Stride refused to rule out restricting the benefit to the poorest

Daily Mirror

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Scandal-hit Gavin Williamson faces new probe - but could keep job past Christmas

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said there was an 'independent' inquiry into Mr Williamson's sweary WhatsApp messages to ex-Chief Whip Wendy Morton amid reports the matter has been escalated to Parliament's watchdog

Daily Mirror

‘Unacceptable’ if Williamson told civil servant ‘slit your throat’ – minister

But Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said that at the moment, the report is in the “realm of media speculation”.

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt and Dominic Raab risk losing seats with pensions triple lock betrayal

Betrayal of 12.3million pensioners over the state pension triple lock won't just cost Brits £443 a year - it could also cost some Cabinet ministers their seats, Labour analysis claims

Daily Mirror

SNP blasts Tory welfare chief over call for maternity rights to be slashed

Mel Stride, recently appointed as Work and Pensions secretary by Rishi Sunak, complained that rules on leave for new mothers and fathers were too "onerous".

Daily Record

Autumn Statement 2022 predictions: How will tax rises affect you and what will happen to the state pension?

What can we expect from the first major economic intervention from Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak which is set for November 17.

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Tory DWP chief rebuked by No10 over his call for maternity rights to be slashed

Mel Stride bizarrely claimed he had never said 'cutting maternity rights will be good for business' - despite his 2012 comments that 'relaxations in protected-employment' laws could be a 'massive shot in the arm for British business'

Daily Mirror

New Tory welfare chief said cutting maternity rights would be 'better for business'

Mel Stride, who was appointed as Work and Pensions Secretary last week, complained that rules on leave for new mothers and fathers were too “onerous"

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MPs demand inquiry into benefits 'failings' as new DWP chief backs sanctions crackdown

The leaders of the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid Cymru and the Green Party backed calls for a public inquiry into deaths and serious harm of people in the benefits system. It came as new welfare chief Chloe Smith spelt out her vision in a keynote speech

Nottingham Post

Cost of Living: DWP issues update on when tax credit claimants will get £324

"We’re committed to supporting the most vulnerable households," said Work and Pensions secretary, Chloe Smith

Daily Mirror

How Universal Credit cut would affect your payments as 8,000 hit in Liz Truss's seat

Liz Truss is still weighing up whether to raise benefits by earnings instead of inflation - which would be a real-terms cut. We've crunched the latest numbers on how it could affect you in April 2022

Daily Mirror

All the Tories demanding Liz Truss stops benefit cut as she faces Cabinet showdown TODAY

Liz Truss is still weighing up whether to raise benefits in line with inflation, despite an avalanche of opposition from Tories across the spectrum. We look at what a DWP Universal Credit cut would mean for you - and the MPs against it

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Dithering Truss leaves families in benefit limbo as Kwarteng may need to cut £60BILLION

Lib Dem Wendy Chamberlain warned the failure of Prime Minister Liz Truss to make a decision on benefits meant "millions of people are left in a grim limbo" across Britain

Daily Mirror

Major study on how benefit sanctions hit health is SCRAPPED after DWP pulls out

The author of the University of Glasgow study said it was 'really disappointing' after Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) ministers decided 'not to proceed'

The Independent UK

Scheme helping people with mental health issues find work to be extended – DWP

It involves therapists and employment advisers working together to help people with their mental health and improve their employment prospects.

Glasgow Live

DWP cost of living payment update as date of £324 second instalment confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update regarding the second instalment of the £650 cost of living payment, which is due to be paid in a matter of weeks

Chronicle Live

Beer prices likely to rise again as pound slumps to record low versus US dollar

The exchange rate recorded on Monday is not pretty reading for any breweries who import hops from the USA - and it will be passed onto customers

Edinburgh Live

DWP begins issuing £150 cost of living payment to millions of claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that around six million claimants will begin receiving a one-off cash boost of £150 amid the worsening cost of living crisis

Chronicle Live

DWP making six major changes for millions who claim Universal Credit ahead of Christmas

The Department for Work and Pensions is urging claimants to be aware of what the changes are and how they could be impacted

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