Tag: DWP
‘I applied for Pension Credit – and this one thing absolutely enraged me’
Those entitled to pension credit have until December 21 to apply to receive this year’s winter fuel payment. …
DWP confirms plans to merge two major benefits
A new system will see two major benefits merged together as the DWP works to streamline the support system for some pensioners …
DWP announces £3.5m fund to help people with a bad back get a job
Ministers say people with back, joint, and muscle issues are set to be treated quicker and supported back into employment. …
Winter fuel payment delays as pensioners rush to apply for Pension Credit
A rush to sign up for Pension Credit, which allows low income pensioners to quality for the Winter Fuel Payment, has created delays in processing applications …
Millions of DWP claimants to see benefits increase up to £749 from next year
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the new rates for Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance …
DWP slammed as ‘department in meltdown’ with benefit review waits doubling in year
The DWP has been accused of being in “meltdown” as it’s revealed that people claiming benefits are waiting longer and longer to hear back from the department …
Warning to millions of Brits as key benefit to be scrapped in just weeks
A £750 payment designed to help people on benefits will be scrapped in a matter of weeks. …
DWP urged to increase state pension to £28,000 a year for over-60s
The Department for Work and Pensions has been urged to increase the state pension to the level of the National Living Wage for 48 hours a week …
Thousands could still get cash help after Winter Fuel Payment axe
The Labour Government has said Winter Fuel Payments will no longer be paid to all over state pension age but only those on some means-tested benefits …
State pensioners born in these years can get £550 from DWP before January
Pensioners can get a cash boost from the DWP before January. …
