Tag: DWP
DWP lists benefit claimants who will get ‘transitional element’ in Universal Credit move
The DWP has laid out how the ‘transitional element’ will be calculated for those moving to Universal Credit from the legacy benefit system …
Labour greenlight Tory DWP surveillance powers with bank account monitoring planned
The DWP will get new powers to crack down on benefit fraud, including the highly controversial policy of bank account monitoring …
DWP law change for PIP claimants ‘increases payments’ for state pensioners
A law change relating to the DWP’s PIP benefit could hand extra cash to state pensioners. …
DWP announces major change to key benefit worth £5k – affecting 325k claimants
Jobcentre managers are set to take on a larger role in deciding Personal Independence Payment claims. …
DWP to review 325,000 PIP cases for potential £5K payouts following judgment
The DWP has revealed that 325,867 reviews are outstanding for those who could have been underpaid after a rule change in the way the department assesses people …
State pensioners handed £233 after losing Winter Fuel Payment
More financial support with energy bills is available for state pensioners losing their £300 Winter Fuel Payment. …
New DWP update for WASPI women affected by changes to State Pension age
The DWP has been urged to create a ‘hardship fund’ for those affected by changes to the State Pension age, but the Pensions Minister has another tactic in mind. …
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment letters to be sent to 12 million people
The DWP has confirmed every person over state pension age will receive a letter “from mid-October” explaining the new eligibility rule changes to winter fuel. …
State pensioners can still get £300 Winter Fuel Payment with DWP loophole
The £300 Winter Fuel Payment is still being paid out to pensioners even if you missed this week’s deadline thanks to a little known DWP loophole. …
DWP to send letters in October alerting households of £150 automatic payment
The payment is automatically applied household’s energy bills. …
