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April dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Three-month extension of energy price guarantee welcomed but key state support schemes expiring

The Independent UK

People on PIP moving to new devolved disability payment this year may see other benefits stop

If you do not report the benefit transfer to DWP, HMRC or local council, other payments may automatically end.

Daily Record

Mum-of-four who 'lived for her kids' dies suddenly at home

Mum-of-four, Rebecca Elizabeth Lanson, died suddenly after collapsing on the landing of her home

Liverpool Echo

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Glasgow mums to be given new Maternity Allowance payment rates starting this week

The DWP have said that during 2021-2022, £360 million was paid out in Maternity Allowance, supporting 46,000 mothers during and after pregnancy.

Glasgow Live

New update for older women awarded State Pension back payments this year due to DWP error

The DWP has previously said it is reviewing around 700,000 State Pension awards for underpayment errors.

Daily Record

£301 cost of living payment qualifying period for people on income-related benefits other than Universal Credit

The first part of the £900 payment will arrive between April 25 and May 17, 2023.

Daily Record

DWP to offer Universal Credit claimants extra help with mortgages

The scheme has been extended hundreds of thousands more people can access help

Wales Online

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New petition calls for people of State Pension age to be exempt from paying any Council Tax

An online petition is calling for Council Tax to be abolished for pensioners.

Daily Record

DWP: Full list of all new pay rates for Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits starting today

The changes were announced by the Chancellor

Nottingham Post

New claims for Carer's Allowance made before midnight could also qualify for extra £270 in June

Applications must be made by April 10 to qualify for the next Carer’s Allowance Supplement payment due before summer.

Daily Record

People in Scotland urged to check eligibility for devolved disability benefits as new awareness campaign launches

Adult and Child Disability Payment have replaced PIP and DLA for new claims in Scotland.

Daily Record

New pay rates for State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP benefits start this week - full list

Most DWP benefits rise by 10.1% from April 10 as part of the annual uprating.

Daily Record

April dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Three-month extension of energy price guarantee welcomed but key state support schemes expiring

The Independent UK

New Maternity Allowance payment rates start this week for thousands of mothers during and after pregnancy

DWP said the automatic increase is expected to benefit around 40,000 mothers through maternity leave in 2023.

Daily Record

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Chronicle Live

Map shows how many households will receive £301 cost of living payment where you live

Millions of people will soon receive the first cost of living payment soon from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

The Independent UK

Will the Easter weekend affect DWP payment dates in April?

Bank holidays mean some recipients will receive their money early

The Independent UK

April dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Three-month extension of energy price guarantee welcomed but key state support schemes expiring

Chronicle Live

Octopus on how energy bill changes will impact households from this month

The energy provider explained that your bills could go up or down depending on where you live due to the way the Ofgem Price Cap is calculated

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The Independent UK

Thousands of mothers set to receive maternity allowance boost

The automatic increase in maternity allowance is expected to benefit around 40,000 mothers through their maternity leave this year.

Nottingham Post

DWP payment rates set to rise from next week including extra top-ups for parents

Some benefits will be uprated by more than 10%

Chronicle Live

State Pension to rise up to £815 from Monday - see how much you will receive

Both the New and Basic State Pension rates will rise by 10.1% - but you need 35 qualifying National Insurance years to receive the full amount

The Independent UK

Will the Easter weekend affect DWP payment dates in April?

Bank holidays mean some recipients will receive their money early

The Independent UK

April dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Three-month extension of energy price guarantee welcomed but key state support schemes expiring

Nottingham Post

DWP's new PIP guidance on benefit payments including who is eligible

PIP is a payment that aims to support people living with particular illnesses, disabilities or mental health conditions.

Daily Record

Child Benefit payments are rising this month - here are the new weekly rates

Child Benefit payments are usually paid every four weeks in arrears.

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