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Benefits changes will make system easier to use - here’s how
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is looking at ways to improve the benefits system to address concerns many people ...
DWP releases Universal Credit new 'sanctions' rules where benefit will be slashed
Department for Work and Pensions could cut 100% of the UC standard allowance rate for each day the sanction is in place ...
DWP could pay people with these common conditions £737 a month
A successful claim for PIP or ADP is now worth between £28.70 and £184.30 each week in additional financial support. Because ...
Thousands across UK could get £737 DWP payments for these conditions
You usually need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when you apply. As ...
Four groups of PIP claimants guaranteed up to £737 a month from DWP 'for next five years'
PIP awards can vary in length - the shortest award is nine months, while the longest is an ongoing award with a ‘light touch’ ...
DWP to hand extra £354 to certain Universal Credit claimants in finance boost
Benefit payments will increase in April, with Universal Credit claimants receiving more money - here is a summary of the ...
New PIP face-to-face assessment update for first-time claimants and people due review this year
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the number of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) face-to-face ...
Older people urged to claim £4,200 income top-up before reaching State Pension age
In the Independent Age video, Fran McSweeney, Head of National Services at the charity, shares essential tips on applying for Pension Credit. She explains that the benefit tops-up income from State ...
Winter heating payment of nearly £60 due to be issued before end of this month
The Scottish Government recently confirmed that more than 456,000 people on low incomes will receive Winter Heating Payments of £58.75 before the end of February. Some £26.8 million is being spent on ...
£3m fund aims to support more Sheffield residents access employment
Sheffield residents who are not in work and not currently actively seeking employment are set to benefit from a £3m fund aimed at supporting them to join, or rejoin, the workforce.
Southampton supported employment initiative receives accreditation
Southampton's supported employment initiative has received a 'Good' Fidelity Accreditation for aiding people with disabilities into jobs.
Martin Lewis issues urgent energy bill warning to people with British Gas, Scottish Power and Octopus
Martin Lewis is urging millions of people on British Gas, Scottish Power, Octopus, EDF, E.on Next and Ovo on the price cap to check their energy tariff as they could be “overpaying and should sort now ...