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Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Cost of living crisis

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Benefit payments set to increase including Universal Credit, PIP & Child Benefit

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments set to increase - see how much you could get

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid in December. Don't spend it all at once.

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid in December. Don't spend it all at once.

Department for Work and Pensions

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DWP Christmas bonus to be paid to people on these benefits next month

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'

The DWP have been handed controversial new powers

The DWP have been handed controversial new powers

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DWP handed powers to check bank accounts of people who claim benefits

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules

From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments, while around 10 million others miss out.

From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments, while around 10 million others miss out.

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Around 82% of pensioners below poverty line to lose Winter Fuel Payment

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP issues six-month Universal Credit warning to thousands urged to act

The annual Winter Fuel Payment of between £100 and £300 was introduced in 1997 to help eligible pensioners meet the costs of heating their homes

The annual Winter Fuel Payment of between £100 and £300 was introduced in 1997 to help eligible pensioners meet the costs of heating their homes

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Winter Fuel Payment warning as pensioners face 'sky high energy prices'

After asking officers to recalculate the amount, the DWP then said he owed even more

After asking officers to recalculate the amount, the DWP then said he owed even more

DWP order man who cares for disabled wife to pay £9000 back over 25 years

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

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Millions of pensioners will receive DWP bonus payment before Christmas

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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£449 warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment and price cap changes hit

This winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

This winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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'Deeply challenging' winter ahead for millions as Winter Fuel Payment cut

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

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Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

Department for Work and Pensions

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New full state pension payments to increase by £460 in April

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

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When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

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DWP warning to thousands of pensioners missing out on £3,900 boost - how to apply

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

Thousands of people ‘only receiving fraction of full state pension’

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures

A Freedom of Information (FOI) has found that pensioners could be owed more than £100,000 from the DWP.

A Freedom of Information (FOI) has found that pensioners could be owed more than £100,000 from the DWP.

Thousands of pensioners could be owed more than £100,000 in DWP error

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

Generally, eligible people will receive a letter in October or November informing them of how much they will receive.

Generally, eligible people will receive a letter in October or November informing them of how much they will receive.

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1 million pensioners to receive positive update on DWP £300 Winter Fuel payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

The DWP is said to owe £500 million in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners.

The DWP is said to owe £500 million in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners.

Brits could be owed £1000s after more DWP errors found - are you due money?

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against changes hits new milestone

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

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Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Thousands warned they are missing out on nearly £4,000 DWP cost of living boost

Vulnerable households in England are being encouraged to see what support they might be able to receive

Vulnerable households in England are being encouraged to see what support they might be able to receive

Cost of living crisis

Thousands of households eligible for cost of living payments this summer

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

DWP holiday warning to Universal Credit claimants as payments could be stopped

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

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Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

The DWP are sending Migration Notices to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of the switch to Universal Credit

The DWP are sending Migration Notices to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of the switch to Universal Credit

Three-week warning to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of major change

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

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DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants told to act after major change to DWP rules

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Warning to Universal Credit, PIP, and other claimants ahead of DWP change

The new service, launched by the DWP and the Department for Health and Social Care, will bring together medical assistance and advice on workplace support

The new service, launched by the DWP and the Department for Health and Social Care, will bring together medical assistance and advice on workplace support

DWP launches new trial as part of sweeping changes to welfare system

DWP PIP could be worth up to £9,583.60 a year depending on your circumstances

DWP PIP could be worth up to £9,583.60 a year depending on your circumstances

DWP issues update to PIP claimants - how much can you actually claim

DWP Pensions Minister Paul Maynard MP estimated that there were around 187,000 cases of underpayments of state pension

DWP Pensions Minister Paul Maynard MP estimated that there were around 187,000 cases of underpayments of state pension

DWP to pay £5,000 in backpayments to thousands of pensioners - are you owed?

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

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Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

DWP sending 'do not ignore' letters to claimants who could lose benefits