Tag: DWP
‘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 …
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. …
