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Who is on strike on Thursday and why are they striking?

Industrial action continues to plague much of the UK but who is striking and why are there so many walkouts?

Evening Standard

DWP sparks fury with plans to shut down 20 Jobcentres in UK throwing dozens on dole

The Department for Work and Pensions has sparked fury from GMB members with the news that it plans to close 20 job centres and put more than 50 jobs at risk from the scheme

Daily Mirror

Winter heating payment facing delay after Scots benefits agency admits it may be next month

Some households could be waiting until March before the Winter Heating Payment is finally delivered.

Daily Record

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Clydebank DWP office shuts down with the loss of 205 roles

MORE than 200 civil service staff in Clydebank were officially made redundant on Tuesday after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) closed…

The National (Scotland)

Thousands of benefit claimants may have wrongly been paid money after Government error

EU citizens who claimed benefits before Brexit but were refused a citizens status may have to pay the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) money back due to an data error by the Home Office

Daily Mirror

Thousands of people in Wales are missing out on extra £300 a week in benefits

An estimated £200m in extra money went unclaimed last year

Wales Online

DWP rule change could see thousands of bereaved families get £10,000 payment

Bereaved families including couples who live together and have children together, but aren't married, could soon be eligible for additional financial support of up to £10,000

Daily Mirror

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DWP photoshop fails as benefit fraudsters try to prove they live in the UK

The photoshop fails as benefit fraudsters trying to prove they live in the UK

The Independent UK

‘I can’t explain how exhausted I was’: Women hit by change in state pension age describe physical toll of work

The UK state pension age may rise again to 68 sooner than expected

The Independent UK

SNP MP claims DWP staff 'burnt out' as compensation payments to claimants double

David Linden warned the compensation payments showed that "Brexit Britain can no longer run a competent social security system".

Daily Record

Hundreds of DWP and benefit centre workers in Greater Manchester to go on strike

A series of walkouts will be staged next month

Manchester Evening News

The photoshop fails sent to DWP as benefit fraudsters try to show they live in the UK

The photoshop fails as benefit fraudsters trying to prove they live in the UK

The Independent UK

DWP state pension warning as retirement age could be increased

A review into whether the rules around the state pension age remain appropriate will be published early this year

Liverpool Echo

DWP shares photoshop fails from fraudsters' attempts to 'prove' they live in UK

The number of fraudulent claims increased dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic

Nottingham Post

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The Independent UK

People need more certainty over when they will receive state pension – experts

A review into whether the rules around the state pension age remain appropriate will be published early this year.

Daily Mirror

Hilarious photoshop fails of benefit fraudsters trying to 'prove' they live in the UK

The doctored images include photos of men and women pasted into various scenes and outside homes in a bid to scam the government out of benefit cash

The Independent UK

The photoshop fails sent to DWP as benefit fraudsters try to show they live in the UK

The photoshop fails as benefit fraudsters trying to prove they live in the UK

Daily Mirror

Photo fails as fraudsters try and fool DWP into giving them benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) counter fraud regional office in Newcastle has already saved over £2 billion from correction and prevention of fraud and error in the last year

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Chronicle Live

Shameless photoshop fails sent to DWP by fraudsters claiming to live in the UK for benefits

The DWP's counter fraud regional office in Newcastle has been working through the claims

Edinburgh Live

Five ways people can boost State Pension payments before and after reaching retirement age

Almost two million pensioners receive less than £100 a week in their State Pension payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - but this can be changed.

Edinburgh Live

DWP scheme means Sky customers can get cheaper internet worth up to £180

Those who are eligible for the scheme through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be automatically verified for the discounted internet access.

Daily Mirror

Sky customers to get easier access to cheaper broadband - and it could save you £180

Sky has joined the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Social Tariff scheme, which makes it easier to identity people on benefits and give them access to cheaper broadband

Daily Mirror

DWP worker unmasked as preaching toxic views online

Department of Work and Pensions employee Mathew Hyman is one of millions inspired by Andrew Tate, the kickboxer notorious for spreading hate against women on the internet

Daily Mirror

Households urged to check bank account TODAY for £600 cash payment from DWP

If you have not received your Winter Fuel Payment or your Pensioner Cost of Living Payment by today then you need to contact the Department for Work and Pensions

Chronicle Live

18 things Universal Credit claimants must report to DWP or face losing benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions has a list of things you must tell them about - failure to do this may result in loss of your benefits

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