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Women over State Pension age could be due over £9,000 in backdated pay

According to a Department for Work and Pensions watchdog, the UK Government department has underpaid an estimated 237,000 pensioners a total of approximately £1.46 billion

Glasgow Live

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children could lose £1,000 per year

People with children claiming Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions could lose up to £1,000 per year according to think tank The Resolution Foundation

Glasgow Live

DWP Universal Credit claimants working part-time could have benefits cut

People claiming Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions who are in part-time employment may have their benefits cut if they do not work enough hours

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DWP to investigate 'disturbing' benefits assessment after MSP left 'sick'

THE Department for Work and Pensions has said it will investigate a “disturbing” benefits phonecall carried out by an assessment provider “as…

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'I felt sick': MSP tells of 'disturbing' benefits phone call with UK Government

A “DISTURBING” benefits assessment with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) left an MSP feeling “sick” after a staff member…

The National (Scotland)

People on DWP benefits could be due more than £1,000 in heating bill help this winter

There are four payments due between November and March for pensioners, disabled youngsters and people on a low income - and they all come from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Edinburgh Live

People claiming certain DWP benefits can get £15 fibre broadband offer from BT

BT is also offering its TV entertainment package for £6 per month in a limited-time offer - but you must be claiming some form of benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Glasgow Live

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Older people may be due up to £974 cash to help with higher energy bills this winter

Pension Credit claimants may also qualify for the £150 Warm Home Discount which is paid directly to energy suppliers.

Daily Record

DWP issues update on when Tax Credit claimants will receive cost of living payment

An update for those waiting on their £324 cost of living payment has been announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Edinburgh Live

DWP issues Winter Fuel Payment update as pensioners due £300 boost

The Department for Work and Pensions has shared an update about the £300 cost of living payment that will be issued on top of the Winter Fuel Payment in the coming months

Glasgow Live

DWP issues Christmas Bonus update and clarifies who will get cash boost

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update regarding its Christmas Bonus, sharing more details about who is eligible for one one-off £10 cash boost

Edinburgh Live

DWP shares measures in place to help prevent older people living in poverty during later life

The Pensions Minister highlights Pension Credit and mid-life MOTs for over 40.

Daily Record

DWP may monitor your bank and social media account as part of fraud crackdown

As part of a crackdown on benefit fraud, the Department for Work and Pensions may be investigating your bank and social media accounts — here's what you need to know

Glasgow Live

DWP urges people to check if they qualify for £3,600 cost of living boost

The Department for Work and Pensions has urged people to check if they are eligible for a benefit worth up to £3,624 a year — as well as an additional Christmas bonus

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DWP denies 'staggering' half a million Universal Credit claimants of £326 cost of living payment

More than half a million people were denied a £326 summer cost-of-living payment to help with rising energy bills, it has been revealed by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Glasgow Live

DWP urges older people to claim Pension Credit before Christmas to get £324 boost

The Department for Work and Pensions has urged older people to make a claim for Pension Credit before December 19 in order to receive the second cost of living payment

Daily Mirror

Major study on how benefit sanctions hit health is SCRAPPED after DWP pulls out

The author of the University of Glasgow study said it was 'really disappointing' after Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) ministers decided 'not to proceed'

Nottingham Post

More than 550,000 DWP Universal Credit claimants denied cost of living payments

“It’s staggering," said Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Ashworth

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DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment - the strict criteria on who is eligible

Millions are expected to fall into fuel poverty

Glasgow Live

The 21 Universal Credit changes proposed as union calls for benefit shake-up

A brand new reports has claimed that the Universal Credit benefit is fundementally flawed, and the entire system is in need of a major overhaul from the Department for Work and Pensions.

Edinburgh Live

DWP £324 second cost of living payment - list of people eligible

The Department for Work and Pensions will start issuing the second £324 instalment of the £650 cost of living payment next month — here is a roundup of the eligibility criteria

Glasgow Live

DWP cost of living payment update as date of £324 second instalment confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update regarding the second instalment of the £650 cost of living payment, which is due to be paid in a matter of weeks

Daily Record

Scots urged to check if they are eligible for new benefits to ease cost of living crisis

Scottish Government ministers are asking people to check what they could claim for under powers devolved to Holyrood.

The Guardian - UK

‘Unforgivable’: UK government errors denied thousands disability benefits

Campaigners hit out after data reveals majority of successful appeals were due to Department for Work and Pensions mistakes

Daily Mirror

'Stressed' mum rushed to A&E after being wrongly told she owes the Government £11,000

Georgie D'elia, 59, received notice from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) earlier this year that she owed the enormous sum - despite previously being told she was entitled to the benefit helping her pay rent

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