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DWP says 1.4m legacy benefit claimants will be better off by £220 each month on Universal Credit

Some 300,000 will see no change in entitlement, but around 900,000 could be worse off.

Daily Record

New petition calling for DWP benefits to increase in line with inflation rate due official response

Inflation has risen to a 40-year high of 9% while benefits increased by 3.1% in April.

Daily Record

Thousands of pensioners in line for £9,500 state pension payout after DWP error

The DWP error is linked to married and or widowed people, and those over the age of 80, who wrongly didn’t have their state pension automatically topped up when they should have

Daily Mirror

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New Universal Credit identity verification process for people making a new claim to DWP

Nearly 5.6m people across the UK are receiving support through Universal Credit.

Daily Record

DWP: 19 health conditions that could make you eligible for extra £156 PIP a week

Personal Independence Payment is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions and is available to people who have specific health conditions

Chronicle Live

DWP releases new guidance which could help more people access loans worth up to £812 within 14 days

A Budgeting Loan is only available to people receiving certain benefits.

Daily Record

Appealing a PIP award decision if you think DWP decision makers got it wrong

Here are some simple steps to follow if you think the DWP decision makers got it wrong

Liverpool Echo

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Single parents set to lose a whole month's pay this year thanks to rocketing inflation

Damning House of Commons Library analysis finds inflation, DWP Universal Credit and National Insurance and tax changes will leave a single parent-of-two £1,214 worse off - which is what they take home after tax in a month

Daily Mirror

DWP: PIP explained and the 19 health conditions that could get you £156 extra a week

PIP is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions

Nottingham Post

DWP benefits older people can no longer claim when they reach State Pension age

Certain DWP benefits may stop once people reach the official age of retirement

Liverpool Echo

All six benefits that are being switched over to Universal Credit explained

The mass transfer to Universal Credit was paused due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has once again started inviting people to move over to the new system

Daily Mirror

DWP error could mean thousands are in line for £9,500 state pension pay-out

The historic error dates back to 1985

Nottingham Post

People over State Pension age on PIP will see changes to benefit start this summer

Older people currently receiving payments for PIP from DWP will not have to re-apply for Adult Disability Payment.

Daily Record

Scots could be ‘hit hardest by civil service job cuts’ in UK

THE SNP have warned Tory plans to slash the civil service to its pre-Brexit levels could hit Scotland harder than the rest of the UK.

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Changes to DWP pension age means older people can't claim some benefits when they reach state pension age

Changes to the state pension age will increase it to 67 for people born on or after 1960, this could affect what DWP benefits you're eligible for

The Guardian - UK

Civil service union warns of strike over Boris Johnson’s plan to cut 91,000 jobs

PCS leader says members have reached ‘tipping point’ after PM’s combative move

Daily Record

DWP launches new service allowing people to make or manage someone else's claim

They will also be able to inform DWP about changes in the claimant’s living situation.

Daily Record

Boost your income before summer by claiming benefits, discounts or reductions

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Daily Record

Older people can no longer claim these DWP benefits when they reach State Pension age

There are two benefits you may be eligible to claim now that could carry over when you reach 66.

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis’ MSE issues warning to 7million people missing out on extra money

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert has explained how up to £15billion worth of benefits cash is going unclaimed each year - but it only takes ten minutes to do a quick check online to see if you’re entitled

Liverpool Echo

IBS sufferers could get up to £156 a week from the government

If you are living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome you could be eligible for financial support

Daily Mirror

Thrill-seeking DWP chief goes to crisis cost of living summit straight from rollercoaster

Therese Coffey was accused of a 'jolly day out' after riding the Wicker Man at Alton Towers, the popular theme park which happens to be owned by a Conservative donor

Wales Online

Universal credit: You could lose your benefits if you miss important deadline

You could miss out on payments if you don't apply in time

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.

Daily Record

State Pension petition calling for £380 weekly payments for every older person nears 50,000 signatures

At 100,000 signatures the petition will be considered for debate in Parliament.

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