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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 …
DWP to send text message warnings benefits claimants over ‘earnings limit’
The DWP could start texting people over their benefits earnings limit …
DWP hands £812 payments to households on these benefits
The DWP is handing £812 payments to households on these benefits. …
Major PIP update over DWP claimant appeal benefit decisions
New tribunal statistics have shown an increased chance in appeal victories for benefit claimants …
Benefit claimants face longer waits as DWP ‘surrenders’ more appeals before hearing
A higher proportion of benefit claimants are having their appeals rubberstamped, without ever making it to a hearing …
‘Check or miss out’: DWP to send out £150 discounts – see if you’re eligible
The government scheme is aimed at the most vulnerable, those susceptible to cold-related illness, living on their own or mainly in fuel poverty …
HMRC and DWP set to issue £5,000 State Pension back payments to huge number of women
The Treasury began issuing these letters over a year ago and is working with the Department for Work and Pensions …
UK DWP to monitor bank accounts for benefit overpayments: What you need to know
The DWP will be able to ask banks to share information on people’s bank accounts, under new legislation being introduced by the Labour Party …
DWP advises Brits to contact their council to check eligibility for free vouchers
The Household Support Fund is a ‘little known’ scheme across the UK, which is available to many councils and is aimed at the most vulnerable …
