Tag: DWP
Thousands of married women could get £10,000 pension payouts over ‘sexist’ red tape
The parliamentary ombudsman has launched an investigation into concerns that the women missed out on receiving a higher state pension …
DWP offers interest-free loans of up to £812 – how to claim
Unlike most other loans you only have to pay back what you borrowed, and you should have up to two years to return the money. …
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 state pensioners born before these dates qualify for higher threshold pensions credit
Those who reached state pension age before 2016 could still get winter fuel payment in 2024 – even if they earn a higher income each month DWP document confirms …
DWP shares four reasons some people will not get £300 Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP has made significant changes to the Winter Fuel Payment scheme for 2024. …
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 …
DWP issues ‘support for families’ update and wants people to act before midnight
Officials want to ensure ‘children get the maintenance they deserve’ and shared figures about keeping families out of poverty …