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 ...
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 ...
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 £812 cash relief available to UK benefits claimants - how to apply
But, if you or your partner claim Child Benefit, you could potentially receive up to £812. If you're single and don't claim Child Benefit, the maximum you could get would be £348, which increases to ...
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 ...
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DWP warning to state pensioners as two benefits worth £9,800 up for grabs
State pensioners could be eligible for two Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, totalling £9,800, if they meet ...
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 ...
DWP warning as bank account 'check' to be rolled out on 'four groups'
The DWP has outlined how bank account checks will be carried out on four "high-risk" groups of people first, including those ...
DWP claimants can get £812 payment directly into bank account on top of benefit
For those on Universal Credit, a Budgeting Loan could provide some relief for those finding it hard to meet necessary ...
Households can get free £200 payment this month through DWP cost of living scheme
The help comes from the Household Support Fund which is a government-funded scheme - run by the DWP - that has given local councils pots of cash to support struggling households in their area ...
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DWP bank account checks to target 'four groups' first in benefit cheat crackdown
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says the DWP crackdown is "turning off the tap to criminals who cheat the system" ...
Thousands of DWP benefit claimants could get compensation after court battle
As many as 13,000 benefit claimants could be entitled to thousands of pounds in compensation as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) settles a major court claim. At such a critical moment in US ...