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Map shows how many households in each area will receive £301 cost of living payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced millions of households will receive their first payment soon

Manchester Evening News · Mar 30, 2023

DWP disability benefits change expected to mean thousands paid sooner

New legislation comes into effect in April

Nottingham Post · Mar 25, 2023

DWP change will see thousands fast-tracked for disability benefits including PIP and DLA

The Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill will allow people to quickly claim benefits up to 12 months in advance if they are diagnosed terminally ill

Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2023

DWP error means thousands of people may be owed up to £6,900 each this year

The payments from the Department for Work and Pensions are expected to be completed by the end of next year

Chronicle Live · Mar 17, 2023

New details for people on Carer’s Allowance moving to devolved payment next year

A full rollout of the new devolved benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

DWP warns Universal Credit payments are changing in April and May as five Bank Holidays are announced - full list of new dates

The full list of dates for anybody claiming Universal Credit, State Pension and Benefits in Spring as an additional Bank Holiday is added

Manchester Evening News · Mar 12, 2023

6 pension changes you need to know about - including when retirement age will rise

From another expected rise in the state pension age, to a crucial deadline that could boost your income in later life, we explain everything you need to know about all the retirement changes in the pipeline

Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2023

New call for debate to give Waspi women affected by State Pension age change 'justice they deserve'

DWP has also been accused of ‘incompetence’ for sending out letters in January with incorrect information about the State Pension age.

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023

DWP confirms state pension age review will determine if current retirement rules ‘remain appropriate’

“We certainly take into account issues such as pensioner poverty"

Nottingham Post · Mar 9, 2023

DWP to give Jobcentre staff £250 in vouchers for getting people back into work

The pilot from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will also see Universal Credit claimants asked to visit a Jobcentre every weekday for a fortnight once they have been on the benefit for 13 weeks

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023