Tag: Department for Work and Pensions
DWP opens Winter Fuel Payment phone lines this week with millions still to claim
The DWP will automatically pay out to around 1.5 million people, but many will need to get in touch to claim the cash help with winter fuel bills …
DWP says one benefit is ‘safe’ from bank account checks
The Labour government will hand new powers to the DWP to help prevent benefits fraudsters. …
DWP Universal Credit claimants with health condition could be owed up to £1,130
The DWP has released new figures showing that 7.0 million people across the UK were receiving financial support through Universal Credit …
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 ‘do not ignore’ warning over letter containing free £150
The Post Office has issued an alert over the letters from the Department for Work and Pensions for the Warm Home Discount. …
DWP rule blocking 60,000 people from claiming Pension Credit despite qualifying
Pension Credit is a ‘gateway benefit’ opens the door to other benefits from Winter Fuel Payments to a free TV licence, but people are being blocked from claiming …
New DWP plan to speed up claims for Pension Credit’s £3,900 boost
DWP is bringing in more staff to help speed up the process as hundreds of thousands of people have been missing out on Pension Credit. …
DWP confirms if PIP is being axed or moving over to Universal Credit
The Department for Work and Pensions is in the process of moving more than two million people on older benefits over to Universal Credit. …
‘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 …
