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Thousands could receive £3500 pension boost under new DWP trial

Two thousand people are to receive letters inviting them to apply for support which could top up their pension income, as part of a trial.

The National (Scotland)

Thousands to receive letters inviting them to apply for pension credit

A trial launched by the Department for Work and Pensions will encourage pensioners receiving housing benefit to also apply for pension credit.

The Independent UK

New £25 a week boost for universal credit claimants proposed

The amount is being proposed for universal credit claimants and those on legacy benefits

Wales Online

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Proposal put to DWP for Universal Credit benefits £25 a week rise

Calls made to bring back the uplift after report reveals more than 100,000 people pushed into poverty by additional help axe

Wales Online

DWP urged to adopt £25 a week boost for Universal Credit families

Government urged to 'reverse damaging decision' to stop top up payments - as MP says weekly uplift would raise thousands out of poverty

Manchester Evening News

Warning as up to 10 million people risk being underpaid in huge DWP blunder

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) used to automatically add National Insurance credits to claimants' records - but switched to doing this manually from 2017/18

Daily Mirror

Labour would use AI to help people find jobs, says Jonathan Ashworth

Shadow work and pensions secretary will talk up possibilities of artificial intelligence as colleague discusses dangers for workers

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DWP warning for Universal Credit claimants in fraud crackdown

The DWP warned it could ask claimants to submit to a passport check

Liverpool Echo

DWP warning for Universal Credit claimants in benefits fraud crackdown

The message the Department for Work and Pensions always adds to accounts

Nottingham Post

DWP passport warning for Universal Credit claimants in benefits fraud crackdown

The Department for Work and Pensions says that it always adds a message to Universal Credit accounts, so people know requests for passports and proof of identity are genuine

Chronicle Live

No 10 rejects investigation into n-word row

A scandal over the use of racial slurs by British institutions erupted this week after The Independent ‘s revelations over use of the term ‘N*****d’ to describe Black people

The Independent UK

DWP fine warning to Universal Credit and other benefit claimants who go on holiday - see full rules

People who claim benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions could face fines or have their payments cut for failing to follow holiday rules

Chronicle Live

DWP: What to do if you don't receive your £150 cost of living payment today

The Department for Work and Pensions said that six million people had already received their portion of the cash by the end of June, but the last few payments will drop today.

Chronicle Live

DWP urged to make major change for PIP, DLA, ESA and Universal Credit as price cap falls

Campaigners say that despite the Ofgem price cap coming down to £2,074, disabled people will still struggle

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DWP Universal Credit change from today will see some payments rise by up to £522 each month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased the amount parents can claim back each month on childcare costs

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit claimants could get a £522 cash boost this week - see who's eligible

From June 28 (Wednesday) the Department for Work and Pensions will raise the maximum amount that parents on Universal Credit can claim back monthly for their childcare costs.

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis issues scam warning to anyone due to get £150 cost of living payment

Millions of people are supposed to get £150 from the Department for Work and Pensions over the next two weeks - and Martin has a word of warning about the payments

The Independent UK

Six million with disabilities to start receiving £150 cost-of-living payments

The one-off payments are being issued by the Department for Work and Pensions.

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Daily Mirror

Universal Credit claimants STILL haven't received payment uplift - when to expect it

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was forced to release a statement last month as many claimants complained after receiving less than they expected in their latest payments

Daily Mirror

DWP issues warning ahead of £150 cost of living payments this month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be giving out the £150 disability cost of living payment between June 20 and July 4 this year

Chronicle Live

PIP benefit claimants could see payments stop due to DWP holiday rules

PIP claimants who are wanting to go on an extended holiday will need to contact the Department for Work and Pensions with details

Daily Record

New PIP transfer update for thousands of people due to move to Adult Disability Payment

More existing claimants will start to receive letters notifying them of the move to the devolved benefit.

Liverpool Echo

Parents on Universal Credit could get extra £522 at end of June

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to raise the amount in June

Manchester Evening News

Six million people to get £150 DWP cost of living payment from June

The Department for Work and Pensions will issue a one-off automatic payment for those receiving certain disability benefits

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit warning as half a million people have benefits cut due to sanctions

More than 540,000 people had their benefit payments reduced or stopped in the past year, according to figures

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