Tag: benefits
DWP’s new system for benefits and pensions sees delay as some in hospital face penalties
The Government has confirmed that it is developing a new ‘digital channel’ which will allow people on benefits and the State Pension to report a change …
DWP abandons ‘sick note’ PIP voucher plan as Labour begins eying benefits reform
DWP disability minister Sir Stephen Timms has said the new Labour government has “no intention” of pressing ahead with the widely-derided PIP voucher plan …
DWP to write to over-66s who could claim Pension Credit – and it’s easier than you think
The DWP is set to write to a specific group of over 66s who could claim Pension Credit, yet have not done so, to encourage them to apply for the benefit …
More people could get £150 Warm Home Discount under new plan
Warm Home Discount is aimed at supporting those on the lowest incomes and living in properties that are considered “relatively high cost to heat” and could be extended …
DWP warns fraudsters targeting people claiming Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits
The government department is concerned that benefit claimants are being conned into filling out application forms, providing personal financial information, via scam emails and websites. …
DWP payment could help those in need after Winter Fuel Payment cut
Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds has spoken out on the payments …
‘Check or miss out’: DWP to send out £150 discounts – see if you’re eligible
The government scheme is aimed at the most vulnerable, those susceptible to cold-related illness, living on their own or mainly in fuel poverty …
UK households handed £503 payment this winter due to little-known benefit
UK households can claim a benefit worth as much as £503 this winter that is not very well known. …
DWP plans to monitor bank accounts – privacy campaigners warn of ‘snooper’s charter’
Ministers have been urged not to resurrect Conservative plans to tackle welfare fraud by launching mass algorithmic surveillance – perhaps using Artificial Intelligence – of bank accounts. …
New DWP fraud powers to monitor bank accounts for excessive savings
The DWP is set to get new powers to check bank accounts for signs of benefits being overpaid – here are the current limits for savings and other capital while claiming benefits …
