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DWP sends £420 to people on Universal Credit after Winter Fuel Payment row
The rule change is expected to be announced in this week’s Autumn Budget. …
DWP sends state pensioners urgent warning as bank accounts could be emptied
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to state pensioners over a scam text message that has been circulating, with the government urging people to stay vigilant. …
‘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. …
