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Thousands of disabled people's deaths linked to DWP's failure to act on benefits flaws

New research by Deaths by Welfare concludes the Department for Work and Pensions failed to fix systematic flaws in the disability benefits system that potentially led to thousands of deaths

Daily Mirror

DWP backlog sees thousands of unpaid carers face long wait for financial support

An FOI request has revealed 30,688 carers were awaiting a decision on support cash in mid-June compared to 17,453 people in early November 2020

Chronicle Live

DWP slammed over delayed carer’s allowance payments to 30,000 people

People who spend more than 35 hours each week looking after someone with a disability or illness can make a claim for the £69.70-a-week payment

Wales Online

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DWP told to ‘get a grip’ as unpaid carers face long waits for financial support

Charity leaders warned that unpaid carers are ‘increasingly being plunged into poverty’

The Independent UK

DWP announces £22 million support package to help unemployed people over 50 find work

The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled a £22 million package of support to help thousands of unemployed people over the age of 50 get back into the workforce

Glasgow Live

Your household could get THREE £650 cost of living payments from next month - here's how

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the £650 cost of living payments will be made per benefit claim. If you live in an HMO, you might find there are several payments being made to people under the same roof

Daily Mirror

DWP Universal Credit claimants could be due weekly £156 tax-free boost

Those who claim Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions may be eligible for an additional payment of up to £156 per week that is also tax-free.

Glasgow Live

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Government department removes Chinese cameras that caught Matt Hancock’s affair

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said it will remove cameras made by Chinese CCTV firm Hikvision.

Evening Standard

Woman's plea for help to pay eye-watering bill for mum's funeral after losing job

Siobhan Demetriades, 32, owes the funeral home £2,300 after burying her mum earlier this month after she lost a battle to lung cancer in April - she lost her job as an electrical engineer

Daily Mirror

DWP payment worth £324 for millions could only arrive AFTER energy bills rise

A first cost of living payment worth £326 will arrive in Universal Credit claimants' bank accounts between July 14-31, the DWP says. But Labour fears the small print means a second payment may only arrive much later in the Autumn

Daily Mirror

DWP error means millions have been receiving wrong pension for decades

As a result of 'truly mind-blowing' errors made by the Department for Work and Pensions, millions of people in the UK have been receiving the wrong pension amount for decades.

Glasgow Live

SNP say DWP is 'broken beyond repair' after millions receive wrong pension

UK Government IT failures which have led to millions receiving the wrong pension for decades are a sign the Department for Work and Pensions…

The National (Scotland)

Millions of people have not been being paid right pension for years

The Government is aware of the IT problem but has decided not to fix it

Wales Online

DWP and Martin Lewis urge people of State Pension age to claim £278 a week benefit

As part on a new initiative to supply older people with financial aid, the Department for Work and Pensions has urged them to check if they qualify for a benefit worth up to £278 a week

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Daily Record

Some PIP claimants will start moving from DWP to new disability benefit this week

More than 313,600 existing PIP claimants will transfer to the new system by the end of 2025.

Glasgow Live

DWP confirms £650 cost of living payment date for 8 million households

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the date that 8 million households throughout the UK who claim certain benefits will receive the first part of the £650 cost of living payment

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis warns almost 1million people are missing out on extra £3,300 a year

Martin Lewis has joined a Pension Credit "call for action" from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - we explain how the benefit works and who is eligible

Chronicle Live

Number of people hit by Universal Credit benefits sanctions in the North East doubles

Department for Work and Pensions figures show more and more people are having their Universal Credit cut

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Scot commits suicide after 'exhausting' battle with DWP over removal of disability benefits

A SCOT has taken her own life after fighting an “exhausting” battle with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to restore her disability…

Edinburgh Live

DWP Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants owed £2.6 billion due to error

Due to mistakes made by the Department for Work and Pensions, people claiming benefits such as Universal Credit and Pension Credit have been collectively underpaid £2.6 billion

Glasgow Live

New DWP State Pension changes may affect when you can retire

The State Pension age is currently being reviewed by the Department for Work and Pensions, and it could be increased — meaning many people will need to work for longer

Glasgow Live

DWP Universal Credit claimants and others owed £2.6 billion due to error

As a result of errors made by the Department for Work and Pensions, thousands of claimants are owed extra money — though others have been given too much and will need to pay it back

The Independent UK

Department for Work and Pensions underpays benefit claimants by £2.6bn

However estimated value of overpayments sits at £8.6bn for 2021/22 financial year

Wales Online

Your PIP payments could be stopped by DWP if you travel abroad this year

There are a number of things you have to tell Department for Work and Pensions

Chronicle Live

DWP error sees thousands of benefit claimants owed £2.6 billion - full list of those eligible

Claimants across the UK on benefits such as Universal Credit and state pensions have been underpaid due to errors made by the Department for Work and Pensions

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