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DWP Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants owed £2.6 billion due to error

Due to mistakes made by the Department for Work and Pensions, people claiming benefits such as Universal Credit and Pension Credit have been collectively underpaid £2.6 billion

Edinburgh Live

New DWP State Pension changes may affect when you can retire

The State Pension age is currently being reviewed by the Department for Work and Pensions, and it could be increased — meaning many people will need to work for longer

Glasgow Live

Scot with chronic illnesses tells of battle with UK Government system

A SCOT whose chronic illnesses “rule every part of my life” has said his fight to receive the benefits he is entitled to has been an uphill…

The National (Scotland)

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Saturday headlines: Sir Rod Stewart pledges support to fundraiser for Rangers legend Andy Goram

Here are the main headlines on the Daily Record website today.

Daily Record

The thousands of people in Leeds having their benefits docked and why

The numbers have soared since the pandemic

Leeds Live

DWP warning PIP payments could stop when travelling abroad

Details such as the length of a trip need to be reported

Nottingham Post

DWP provides up to £156 each week for more than 400,000 people with these neurological conditions

More than 70 conditions are supported through PIP.

Daily Record

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PIP and other benefit claimants can get up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

Learner drivers will however still need to cover the costs of their theory and practical driving tests

Chronicle Live

Common PIP myths that could be stopping you from collecting over £600 a month

Millions of Britons are eligible for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) ranging between £94.80 and £608.60 a month. But many are missing out due to common myths surrounding the benefit - here's what you need to know

Daily Mirror

People claiming Carer's Allowance to miss out on direct financial support from new cost of living payments

Help for unpaid carers can only come through other household occupants.

Daily Record

Universal credit, PIP: how long you have to wait after you apply

It's worth applying as soon as you need to as it can take months before you get your first payments

Wales Online

DWP Universal Credit claimants and others owed £2.6 billion due to error

As a result of errors made by the Department for Work and Pensions, thousands of claimants are owed extra money — though others have been given too much and will need to pay it back

Glasgow Live

New payment will replace PIP for first-time claimants in seven locations next month

Existing DWP claimants will not start to transfer to new benefits system until August.

Daily Record

DWP encourages older people to check for income top-up on Pension Credit day of action

An average of £1,900 is unclaimed each year by people over State Pension age.

Daily Record

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Liverpool Echo

PIP payments could be stopped if you go on holiday this year

The DWP have rules around holidays which could affect your PIP entitlement

Daily Record

People on PIP moving to new disability benefits system may need to report change to DWP

You may also have to contact your local authority if you currently get support for housing or Council Tax.

Chronicle Live

Durham food bank appeals for help after meal packages run out following high demand

The County Durham Community Clothing Bank and Food Pantry said they had one tin of beans left on Tuesday after running out of stock

The Independent UK

Department for Work and Pensions underpays benefit claimants by £2.6bn

However estimated value of overpayments sits at £8.6bn for 2021/22 financial year

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Glasgow Live

Number of people in Glasgow having benefits docked by DWP almost doubles

New data shows that 3.3% of all Universal Credit claimants in the Glasgow City area are currently facing sanctions on their benefits - with the figure soaring to 4.9% in North Lanarkshire

Daily Record

DWP 'disagrees' with more than 12,000 people calling for benefits to increase in-line with current inflation rate

Benefits increased by 3.1% in April when inflation was at 6.2%.

Wales Online

Your PIP payments could be stopped by DWP if you travel abroad this year

There are a number of things you have to tell Department for Work and Pensions

Daily Mirror

PIP payments could stop if you holiday abroad - check now before you travel

Brits going abroad this summer should make sure to tell the Department for Work and Pensions exactly where they're going and for how long to avoid PIP deductions

Daily Record

Successful claim for PIP could instantly boost your Universal Credit or legacy benefit payments

You could receive PIP and a disability premium on top of DWP benefits.

Chronicle Live

DWP could stop your PIP payments if you go on holiday abroad this year - here's why

The Department for Work and Pensions have special rules revolving around holidays, which could affect your entitlement to benefits

Glasgow Live

DWP PIP payments could stop if you holiday abroad as claimants urged to check rules

If you are getting ready to jet off for a lengthy holiday this summer and you claim Personal Independence Payment, you must inform the Department for Work and Pensions

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