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DWP put PIP and ESA benefit claimants on high alert over important letter
Failing to take action during the right timeframe could risk claimants losing their benefits. …
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 …
Big DWP and money changes coming in October including bank accounts, energy and mobiles
The Department for Work and Pensions is making a string of changes next month, including when you’ll be able to apply for the Winter Fuel Payment …
DWP bank account checks branded ‘step too far’ as claimants already wrongly targeted
New powers are coming into law to allow officials to look at claimants’ financial information. …
State pensioners handed £233 after losing Winter Fuel Payment
More financial support with energy bills is available for state pensioners losing their £300 Winter Fuel Payment. …
New DWP update for WASPI women affected by changes to State Pension age
The DWP has been urged to create a ‘hardship fund’ for those affected by changes to the State Pension age, but the Pensions Minister has another tactic in mind. …
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment letters to be sent to 12 million people
The DWP has confirmed every person over state pension age will receive a letter “from mid-October” explaining the new eligibility rule changes to winter fuel. …
DWP to send letters in October alerting households of £150 automatic payment
The payment is automatically applied household’s energy bills. …
DWP accused of ‘complete failure’ after hundreds able to keep £20,000 benefit overpayments
In total more than £329 million is being written off, including millions of pounds that is known to be the result of fraud. …
‘DWP’s £10 bonus is an insult – our family of 5 are forced to share bathwater’
The DWP’s Christmas bonus has not changed in value since it was first introduced in 1972. …
