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PIP claimants 'in tears' as payments delayed due to DWP 'processing issue'

Claimants had been reduced to tears after struggling to pay bills due to the delays

Liverpool Echo

First DWP strike dates announced as benefits staff walk out over Christmas

Around 200 back office staff will down tools for two whole weeks over the Christmas break - with more DWP strike dates expected to follow - in a battle for a 10% pay rise

Daily Mirror

DWP confirms when benefits claimants will receive £10 Christmas bonus

The payment is being sent to people who receive various types of DWP support, including the State Pension, PIP and Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance

Nottingham Post

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Will this week's cold snap trigger a DWP cold weather payment?

Temperatures are set to plunge from Wednesday onwards but payment rules may be cold comfort for shivering families

Chronicle Live

DWP Christmas bonus - check if you are eligible for the extra cash and when to expect the money

Look out for ‘DWP XB’ on your bank statement. You don't need to do anything to claim the amount, it should be paid automatically

Nottingham Post

Attendance Allowance myths which stop people of State Pension age claiming up to £92 each week

Successful claimants could receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks to help with additional living costs.

Daily Record

Legal appeal over backdated £1,500 Universal Credit uplift payments due to be heard this week

The case will be brought before the Court of Appeal on Wednesday December 7, 2022.

Daily Record

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HMRC shuts phone lines due to technical fault ahead of tax return deadline

HM Revenue & Customs took its telephone lines down due to an IT problem over the weekend, leaving taxpayers in limbo and struggling to contact the taxman for days

Daily Mirror

All the DWP benefits set to increase in 2023 including Universal Credit, PIP and ESA

The government has confirmed how much benefits such as Pension Credit and Universal Credit will rise by in April. The update comes amid the cost of living crisis.

Glasgow Live

16 DWP benefits you can ask to be looked at again if you disagree with the award decision

DWP shares new ‘easy read’ online guidance on Mandatory Reconsiderations.

Daily Record

DWP confirms no plans for early access to State Pension for people diagnosed with a terminal illness

Someone with less than 12 months to live will receive fast-track access to the highest awards of up to three benefits.

Daily Record

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP benefit payment dates over Christmas and New Year

Dates will change for people who are due to be paid on certain days over the festive fortnight.

Daily Record

What are the dates of additional benefit payments in December?

Help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills

The Independent UK

DWP shares new eligibility details for £900 cost of living payments due next year

How Sanctions, Housing Benefit, Hardship payments and nil awards may affect 2023/24 cost of living payments.

Daily Record

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Chronicle Live

DWP: 11 freebies and discounts you can try to claim if you get PIP

There are a number of exclusive perks that you can attempt to claim if you're on PIP, and they could save you hundreds of pounds each year.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire locals risk being left 'destitute' due to harsh DWP sanctions

Rutherglen and Hamilton West was one of the worst affected in Scotland

Nottingham Post

Annual DWP Christmas bonus for people on State Pension among benefits due this month

The qualifying period for the £10 payment starts next week

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit payment changes next year - how they will affect you

New amounts and higher deductions will be in place from April 2023 for around 5.8 million people who claim Universal Credit

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Nottingham Post

DWP PIP payments worth up to £627.40 for people with 24 respiratory conditions

Thousands of people claim the benefit every month in England

Nottingham Post

DWP Universal Credit claimants could be due refunds on some deductions over 7-year period

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed claimants can now request reviews. Applications will begin this month and you will need to provide evidence to support your claim

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis warns 800,000 pensioners are missing out on up to £3,300 cash boost

The MoneySavingExpert founder says all state pensioners should check if they are eligible for Pension Credit, a top-up benefit for single people earning less than £200 a week and couples earning less than £300

Daily Record

PIP provides up to £156 each week for thousands of people with these 24 respiratory conditions

Conditions including severe asthma are being supported by the DWP through PIP.

Liverpool Echo

DWP money changes in December including £300 cost of living payment and Christmas bonus

The financial changes happening in December

Liverpool Echo

DWP issues new advice for those still waiting on £324 cost of living payment

People can now report missing payments - here's how

Daily Record

People of State Pension age with joint pain could be due up to £369 each month

Nearly 1.5m people across the UK currently receive either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

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