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Unacceptably high levels of fraud and error in benefits spending, says watchdog

The Department for Work and Pensions overpaid an ‘eye-watering’ £8.6 billion across benefits in 2021-22, the Public Accounts Committee said.

The Independent UK

Benefits claimants brand £10 Christmas bonus 'a joke' - as perk hasn't changed since 1972

Brits are hitting out at the annual £10 Christmas bonus from the DWP, which has not gone up for 50 years, with some saying it's not even enough for their bus fare

Daily Mirror

DWP will replace six benefits by the end of 2024 - see if you are affected

Universal Credit is replacing six legacy benefits in the UK, with the changes expected to be rolled out nationwide by the Department for Work and Pensions by the end of 2024

Daily Mirror

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DWP answers 10 questions about cost of living payments including dates and affect on benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions has addressed questions about the cost of living payments, such as whether claiming benefits will have an impact on how much you can get

Chronicle Live

DWP urging a million households to claim extra £65 a week they're missing out on

A lot of people assume that they're not eligible for Pension Credit because they have savings or own a house and could be missing out as the Department for Work and pensions urges Brits to check

Daily Mirror

DWP fails to rule out means-testing PIP and other disability benefits ahead of Autumn Budget

The new boss at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was questioned in the House of Commons

Nottingham Post

Thousands of disabled people in Greater Manchester had their benefits stopped while in hospital

If a person has to spend 28 days or longer in a hospital, their PIP payments are suspended under the so-called 'hospitalisation rule'

Manchester Evening News

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DWP £324 November cost of living payment eligibility criteria explained

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will issue the second £324 cost of living payment to eligible households in November as the cost of living crisis continues to worsen

Edinburgh Live

Martin Lewis fan gets £18,000 from DWP after following his advice

A Martin Lewis fan has revealed that they received £18,000 from the Department for Work and Pensions after following his advice, and Lewis has shared how others could follow suit.

Edinburgh Live

Benefits claimant thought he'd be 'better off in jail' amid wait for DWP support

The 63-year-old former teacher is being taken to court due to his failure to pay rent but says he can't afford it without the benefits he is entitled to

Wales Online

State Pension claimants urged to check if they qualify for weekly cash boost of up to £182

New State Pension figures show 1.5 million older women are receiving less than £100 per week, as 12.5 million people claim the benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions each year.

Glasgow Live

All the DWP and HMRC payments due to be paid by the end of the year

Money will be hitting peoples' bank accounts next month, including the second cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), worth £324.

Edinburgh Live

Full list of DWP benefit claimants who are entitled to Christmas bonus

Payments will be made automatically to people on certain Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, with the payment worth up to £10 for each individual.

Glasgow Live

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

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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

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

'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…

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Edinburgh Live

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).

Glasgow 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).

Daily Record

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.

Edinburgh Live

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).

Glasgow 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

Edinburgh 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

Daily Record

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.

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