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The Latest Breaking News from DWP

How to claim Universal Credit from DWP and how much money you'll get

People are entitled to different payment amounts based on their circumstances

Bristol Post

People of State Pension age could boost their income by up to £92 every week - here's how

The DWP could give eligible claimants either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks in Attendance Allowance payments.

Daily Record

Universal Credit claimants may be able to get £812 if they're struggling

If you do not have enough to live on, you could be eligible for extra support from the DWP

Liverpool Echo

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Human rights watchdog orders DWP changes after deaths of benefit claimants

The government has investigated 69 benefit claimants’ suicides since 2014

Wales Online

Equality and Human Rights Commission takes action against DWP to improve treatment of disabled benefit claimants

A proposed legally-binding action plan will focus on resolving issues for DWP claimants.

Daily Record

DWP issues important PIP payment update for people coming to end of their award period

The DWP is experiencing continued high demand for new PIP claims.

Daily Record

DWP benefits older people can no longer claim 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 Record

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Nottinghamshire man 'felt worthless' after DWP delay in paying benefits in full

He says there was a delay which led to him losing out on hundreds of pounds every month

Nottingham Post

PIP claimants with long-term health conditions will see major changes to new disability benefit

Adult Disability Payment is now open to new applicants in three council areas.

Daily Record

Some Universal Credit claimants could qualify for top up payments worth up to £1,600

The DWP has advised on a number of financial support options people can check

Chronicle Live

21 PIP conditions providing people with up to £627 every four weeks from the DWP

More than 540 health conditions are now financially supporting 2.9 million people through PIP.

Daily Record

DWP admits some Universal Credit working parents are worse off on longer hours

At a committee grilling today, officials admitted there were 'marginal' cases where a parent working 30 hours could be worse off than one working 25 under childcare rules - but a minister insisted: 'it’s not necessarily just about ‘are you £1 or £2 better off'

Daily Mirror

DWP additional pay-outs for Universal Credit claimants - 12 cash boosting support options

Campaigners have warned that claimants are facing a real-term cut in their income but this may help some

Nottingham Post

Pension Credit could see people given extra £182 a week from DWP

Claimants can also get help with heating costs and a free TV licence

Liverpool Echo

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Daily Record

PIP myths that stop people claiming support worth hundreds of pounds every month

Successful PIP claimants could received financial support of between £24.45 and £156.90 each week.

Daily Record

New and existing Universal Credit claimants may be able to apply for DWP loan of up to £812

If you do not have enough to live on, you could be eligible for extra financial support from the DWP.

Daily Record

Carer’s Allowance to be replaced by new benefit payment for more than 80,000 people

A consultation on the new Carer's Assistance benefit closes next month.

Daily Mirror

DWP ordered to change by human rights watchdog after benefit claimants' suicides

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has ordered the DWP to draw up a legally-binding action plan to address its treatment of disabled and mentally ill benefit claimants

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Daily Mirror

Households who claim benefits will have automatic energy bill hikes frozen

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is temporarily freezing payments made from benefits to energy suppliers at their current rates. It means benefit payments will remain the same, but households will still need to pay any bill increases

Wales Online

How you could claim £350 a month in benefits if you have depression or anxiety

You could get hundreds of pounds a month if you suffer with your mental health

Daily Mirror

Thousands of long Covid sufferers denied vital DWP support despite being unable to work

Around 300,000 people in Britain have been left with long Covid – but many are struggling to access and apply for the government's disability benefits scheme, a charity has warned

Daily Record

How long PIP payments really last and why you want a 'light touch' review

No claimant is given a lifetime PIP award from the DWP.

The Independent UK

Thousands of long Covid patients feared to be missing out on disability benefits

Exclusive: Just 1,584 people with the condition have been assessed by the government for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and only 937 of these have successfully secured the benefit

Edinburgh Live

DWP reveals how State Pension claimants can boost their payments

The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed how people can boost the amount of money they receive through the State Pension — but warned not everybody would benefit

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit could be eligible for an extra £627 each month tax-free

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

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