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DWP PIP warning over bank account fraud checks as claimants could be ‘unfairly penalised’
Investigators will also have powers to recover funds directly from a person’s bank account …
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 update on £430 payments for Motability Scheme vehicles
There have been suggestions of expanding the scheme to people on certain benefits. …
DWP bank account checks could target people on these four benefits
New powers will allow the DWP to take cash directly from a person’s bank account if they owe money. …
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 …
State pensioners handed £233 before end of March
More support for energy bills is available for state pensioners. …
DWP issues new alert for Britons to check if they can boost their state pension rate
People are being urged to make the check before April. …
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’s ‘no more payments’ Tax Credits warning to millions of Brits – how it affects you
The Government is scrapping tax credits in April as part of a huge overhaul of the benefits system – and has warned there will be “no more payments” …
Four DWP benefits pensioners can no longer claim
When you reach state pension age, you can start claiming some benefits, but others will stop. …
