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‘I was forced to repay DWP £1,600 – I’m worried by ‘cruel’ benefits crackdown
It is understood that the Government plans to give welfare investigators the power to take money from both bank accounts and payslips …
People should look out for DWP letters or risk missing out on £4,000
Hundreds of thousands of older people are missing out on a huge boost to their income. …
DWP: Exactly how 3.5m Brits can claim extra £622 every month
PIP and ADP claimants may not be aware they can claim extra money if their condition worsens. …
DWP warns fraudsters targeting people claiming Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits
The government department is concerned that benefit claimants are being conned into filling out application forms, providing personal financial information, via scam emails and websites. …
DWP payment could help those in need after Winter Fuel Payment cut
Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds has spoken out on the payments …
Six DWP and HMRC changes in October including State Pension – full list
The DWP and HMRC have announced a series of changes coming into force in October, affecting everyone from self-employed people to benefits claimants. …
DWP plans to monitor bank accounts – privacy campaigners warn of ‘snooper’s charter’
Ministers have been urged not to resurrect Conservative plans to tackle welfare fraud by launching mass algorithmic surveillance – perhaps using Artificial Intelligence – of bank accounts. …
DWP ‘act now’ warning to Brits not to miss out on share of £421m pot
The DWP’s scheme re-opens today, and hundreds of pounds worth of support is up for grabs this winter. …
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 …
