Criticism over letters asking bereaved relatives to return pension overpayments
Sir Steve Webb said the letters from the Department for Work and Pensions do not make clear that repaying the money is ...
Millions of taxpayers missing out on share of £1.3bn free pension cash
More than 2.3 million people are missing out on extra money for their pensions, which could mean they are retiring later ...
DWP issues earnings warning to people claiming one benefit
But the DWP has warned that the amount you earn - and how often you’re paid your wages - can affect your Universal Credit ...
DWP issues update over £25 'direct' payments for people of State Pension age
In his response to the query, Work and Pensions minister Torsten Bell listed some of the help available for pensioners. He ...
DWP error could see thousands of claimants owed £5,000 payout - check eligibility
Thousands of individuals on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits could be entitled to substantial amounts of money ...
Huge number of DWP disability and sickness benefit claimants stuck on NHS waiting lists
Commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, the analysis shows how crucial tackling the record backlog in the ...
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DWP statement over payments 'directly into your bank account'
Pensioners could receive "direct financial help" with £25 paid into their bank account over the coming weeks. Older Britons ...
Huge numbers of DWP disability and sickness benefit claimants are 'stuck' on NHS waiting lists
Government research has revealed the number of disability and sickness benefit claimants who are stuck waiting for NHS ...
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Winter fuel payment won't be paid until spring to thousands of pensioners
A surge in applications for pension credit after the Government restricted winter fuel payments led to a backlog of 92,000 ...
DWP bank account monitoring plans slammed as 'diversion tactics'
Readers have been sharing their views on the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) move to allow banks to monitor claimants ...
February 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions amid DWP changes
Following the Labour Budget in October, a new cap has been introduced on the amount the DWP can deduct from benefit payments to repay loans and debts, including budgeting advance loans. From April ...