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DWP told to 'halt' PIP and Universal Credit cuts for disabled people
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
DWP 'working with' HMRC over plans for major change to Pension Credit
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
DWP to shake-up State Pension payments for thousands this month - see if you're impacted
Like every year, the two bank holidays over Easter affect pension and benefit payment dates as the DWP does not pay the State Pension or benefits on bank holidays ...
PIP benefit cuts for claimants to be £1,200 more than DWP estimates - here's why
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided further details on the potential impact of new eligibility rules for ...
DWP announces major change for Universal Credit and how it verifies claims
Once you have submitted your Universal Credit claim, you need to verify your identity to get your first Universal Credit ...
DWP pension warning for older people set to retire this year - all you need to do
The State Pension is as a contributory benefit and is not paid automatically by the DWP so claimants must take action ...
DWP to target pensioners most likely to be eligible for £4,300 boost in new plans
The DWP has confirmed it is working with HMRC to use data more efficiently to identify people who are most-likely to be ...
DWP to target Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA in new bank account probe
The new legislation's powers will require banks and other financial institutions to cross-check benefit claimants' accounts ...
DWP and HMRC confirm Easter 2025 payment dates for benefit claimants
People may not receive their benefit payments on their usual dates due to the Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays.
DWP issues major Cold Weather Payment update and explains what to do if you didn't get the cash
More than 1.4 million separate payouts were made this winter, Department for Work and Pensions officials revealed ...
DWP letter to look out for as Brits close to state pension age told 'you have to claim it'
Brits approaching state pension age are being told to keep an eye out for a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions ...
DWP makes major change to earnings rules for millions of benefit claimants
The minimum level of required earnings for people on benefits has gone up following changes to the National Living Wage and ...