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Good riddance to the work capability assessment, the cruellest social policy of modern times

Thousands of people have died after wrongly being found ‘fit for work’, but benefits campaigners aren’t celebrating yet, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

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

More state support will be paid out as millions continue to struggle

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

The Independent UK

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People nearing State Pension age this year could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Daily Record

DWP unveils major benefits change for thousands of dying Brits from April

People in their final year of life will be able to get fast-tracked access to Personal Independent Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA) from April 3

Daily Mirror

Going ahead with tougher sanctions for benefit claimants ‘foolish and unfair’

A think tank warned that more people on social security are at risk of hardship and destitution if their payments are cut.

The Independent UK

Scheme to help long-term unemployed ‘overestimated support by almost half’

The Restart scheme was designed to help 1.4 million people into work post-Covid but its ambitions were scaled back.

The Independent UK

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Just Eat to cut around 1,700 delivery driver jobs after takeaway slowdown

Just Eat Takeaway.com said the planned cuts were part of an overhaul designed to improve efficiency as its seeks to reduce costs

Chronicle Live

DWP Cost of Living Payments 2023 amounts and when they are expected to be paid

The payments will be issued in three instalments across 2023/24

Manchester Evening News

DWP State Pension and PIP claimants to receive up to £1,506 a month from April

The money would equate to £19,853 across the next financial year, for someone on the full New State Pension and highest level of PIP

Nottingham Post

DWP issues fraud warning with advice to Jobseeker's Allowance and Universal Credit claimants

'Be fraud aware'

Nottingham Post

Blackpool Victoria Hospital worker arrested as police investigate sexual assault allegations

Lancashire Police reassured the public a 'thorough and transparent' investigation is ongoing

Manchester Evening News

New DWP drive to help 460,000 people on Universal Credit improve work prospects and boost income

Benefit claimants in the ‘Light Touch group’ will receive tailored help to progress and increase their earnings.

Daily Record

Charity warns new DWP plans to scrap Work Capability Assessments could lead to 'broken benefits system'

The PIP assessment would be used to decide whether a person receives the new Universal Credit health element.

Daily Record

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Liverpool Echo

Just Eat to axe 1,700 delivery jobs as takeaway demand slows

Affected workers are said to have been told this morning

Wales Online

People are furious Wales is missing out on another £1bn in rail funding

I''ve gone past the fuming phase to feeling physically sick'

Manchester Evening News

DWP Disability Cost of Living payment for 2023 payment date, amount and who is eligible

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Disability Cost of Living payment worth £150

Daily Record

People of State Pension age with any of these health issues could be due up to £407 each month

More than 1.4million older people are receiving extra financial help through Attendance Allowance from the DWP.

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Daily Record

DWP announces more help for people making a new claim for Universal Credit or waiting for first payment

DWP has invested a further £22million in the ‘Help to Claim’ scheme delivered by the Citizens Advice network.

Chronicle Live

List of DWP benefits you can no longer claim after reaching State Pension age

State Pension provides financial support to millions of people across the UK - but you won't be able to claim certain benefits after reaching pension age

Daily Record

Low-income households urged to switch to broadband social tariff to beat price hikes starting next month

Millions of broadband and mobile phone bills are set to rise higher than the rate of inflation in less than two weeks.

The Independent UK

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

More state support will be paid out as millions continue to struggle

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on reforms to disability benefits: exacerbating misery

Editorial: Scrapping the work capability assessment is welcome, but the government’s proposed alternative won’t rebuild trust

Manchester Evening News

DWP weekly benefit payment amounts including Universal Credit and State Pension to change next month - full list

Mr Hunt vowed to "protect the most vulnerable" with the extra financial support starting next month

Chronicle Live

Every DWP cost of living payment from April - who is eligible and when money will be paid

Here is a list of payments people can expect if they are struggling financially this year - see if you can get any extra cash help

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