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DWP update on raising the tax-free allowance for state pensioners
State pensioners could end up paying income tax on their payments from next year …
DWP update as thousands of people given extra help
The DWP has shared new figures as it commits to helping people get into employment. …
DWP explains how PIP assessments will work after eligibility changes
The qualifying rules are becoming stricter from next year …
DWP explains fraud bank account checks will target these three benefits
Investigators will also be able to directly take funds from a person’s bank account under the new powers …
DWP sending letter to ‘all pensioners’ in this group as they could get extra £3,900
The DWP recently sent information to millions of state pensioners about the extra payments …
DWP clarifies Universal Credit eligibility rules as ‘claimants need to report this’
Benefit payment rates increased 1.7% this month including for Universal Credit …
DWP powers to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP
DWP said it is ‘committed’ to cracking down on people who fraudulently claim PIP. …
Pensioner squeeze – spending money after essentials hits decade low
The average retiree now has just £569 a week – or £29,588 a year …
DWP confirms start date for ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to stop benefit fraud
The Government has published a series of new factsheets on the new Public Authorities Bill which was announced in the 2022 Budget. …
UK households handed new DWP Cost of Living payments
Households have received a new date for when they can expect to start receiving £200 cost of living payments. …
