Tag: benefits
DWP investigation over Labour’s Jobcentre reform plans
The Commons Work and Pensions Committee will examine proposals to get people off benefits and into a job in a move designed to curb the rising benefits bill. …
State pensioners urged to check for DWP letter for £4,200 boost
Millions of pensioners are being sent letters for a huge income boost. …
DWP announces up to £749.80 extra per period for disability benefit recipients
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that claimants of four specific benefits could be entitled to an extra £749 per payment period …
DWP claims AI system called ‘Humphrey’ can streamline the benefits process
Humphrey is one of a number of AI systems that will be deployed across the government …
DWP under fire over doubling of delays in benefit claim reviews
The time for reconsideration on benefit decisions rose to 71 working days in 2024, more than doubling between December 2023 and July 2024. …
DWP issues warning over Tax Credit payments after April 6
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that the last Tax Credits payments will be made soon …
DWP Cold Weather Payment postcode checker could earn you £50
The DWP Cold Weather Payment scheme runs annually from November to March …
Millions of Brits could be owed DWP and Council Tax cash with 10 minute check
Think-tank Policy in Practice says £23billion in means-tested benefits go unclaimed each year, with many people missing out on vital help with paying bills and daily living costs …
State pensioners born in these years could get instant £100 Winter Fuel Payment increase
State pensioners born in these years can get an extra £100 in their Winter Fuel Payment this winter if they’re eligible. …
People struggling with these 10 tasks could get £434 from DWP every month
The DWP provides a payment to help people cover extra living costs. …
