Tag: DWP
DWP’s Carer’s Allowance boost from April as ‘cliff edge’ raised by £2,340
A DWP change from April will benefit thousands of carers across the UK. …
DWP’s £120,000 payment to people affected by Covid and 18 other vaccines
The Department for Work and Pensions offers one-off tax-free payments of £120,000 to individuals who are ‘severely disabled’ as a result of specific jabs. …
Millions of people could be eligible for social tariff broadband – how to check
A new system has been put in place which means broadband providers can check eligibility quickly, via a special Department for Work and Pensions IT system …
DWP plots major PIP changes as Rachel Reeves bids to reduce £8.6bn benefits black hole
The DWP claims that its Health Transformation Programme will modernise health and disability benefit services for all claimants …
DWP budget set to be slashed as hundreds of thousands face having benefits cuts
Ministers have voiced plans to put the benefits bill on a “more sustainable” course. …
DWP Winter Fuel Payment eligibility update after Rachel Reeves abandons 9 million people
The eligibility criteria for Winter Fuel Payments was changed last summer, meaning that around 9.2 million older people no longer qualify …
Pensioner tries Martin Lewis trick and gets extra £908 added to pot from DWP
The pensioner decided to pay the HMRC a sum of money, so her income received a permanent boost …
DWP Universal Credit error means you are owed up to £5,000 in compensation
The DWP has agreed to pay compensation to thousands of claimants who lost out on the premium payments when they were moved from legacy benefits …
DWP to send out letter that could add £4,200 to State Pension payments
The DWP is set to issue letters to millions of people in March and it’s important to check the information enclosed …
Pensioners driven to despair by DWP red tape and up to 450 questions
The arduous process can take over four hours with professional help, and even longer for those struggling through it alone. …
