Tag: DWP
DWP reveals how it will take cash from bank accounts with new powers
The new powers aim to tackle benefit fraud and recover public funds more easily. …
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 …
