Tag: Department for Work and Pensions
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 …
Labour greenlight Tory DWP surveillance powers with bank account monitoring planned
The DWP will get new powers to crack down on benefit fraud, including the highly controversial policy of bank account monitoring …
DWP announces major change to key benefit worth £5k – affecting 325k claimants
Jobcentre managers are set to take on a larger role in deciding Personal Independence Payment claims. …
1.2m DWP letters to be sent to claimants ahead of Winter Fuel cut
The DWP has confirmed that this winter around 120,000 Housing Benefit claimants are due to be contacted …
Universal Credit warning: How long you can holiday before your payments at risk
The Department for Work and Pensions has warned benefit claimants that they could be risking their income by going on holiday …
State pensioners can still get £300 Winter Fuel Payment ‘without Pension Credit’
The Department for Work and Pensions has tightened the eligibility criteria for the £300 Winter Fuel Payments this year. …
Martin Lewis explains how people must claim Pension Credit to get Winter Fuel Payment
The MoneySavingExpert founder has urged members of the public to ensure that older friends, family members, neighbours, and acquaintances check if they are eligible for Pension Credit …
Hundreds of thousands of people missing out on £6,000 pension payout – how to claim
According to Martin Lewis’ site Money Saving Expert more then 200,000 people could be entitled to a pension payout. …
Up to £500 available for UK households through the Household Support Fund
The Household Support Fund is a form of cost of living support provided by the Department for Work and Pensions but offered by local councils …
