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Tens of thousands of pensioners could receive nearly £7,000 back pay in 2023

Two groups of women should contact the DWP to see if they're entitled to more State Pension

Wales Online

Many DWP claimants could be due almost £7,000 each in backpay

The DWP will complete a correction exercise in 2023 after thousands of people have been underpaid

Liverpool Echo

Merseyrail last trains for Christmas and New Year's Eve

Make sure you plan ahead if you're shopping or going on a night out

Liverpool Echo

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Universal Credit claimants with any of these health conditions could be due up to £156 extra every week

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record

Energy supplier Ovo stops forced prepayment meter installations over Christmas

The move comes as campaign groups have called to ban compulsory PPM installations, saying that customers are 'struggling in cold, damp homes this winter'

Chronicle Live

Strikes announced at more Liverpool job centres next month

Strikes by PCS Union members began this week

Liverpool Echo

6 groups of women could be given £6,900 in state pension back payments

There are six different categories which women over State Pension age could fall into

Nottingham Post

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DWP benefit worth £369 per month could be paid to people with arthritis or back pain

What you need to know and how to claim

Nottingham Post

People nearing State Pension age could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Daily Record

DWP £900 Cost of Living Payment - everything we know so far

The government will issue an extra cash boost next year to help support vulnerable households

Manchester Evening News

DWP phone lines and Jobcentre opening hours this Christmas in case your payment does not go into bank

Jobcentre Plus offices and phone lines will be closed on certain days over the festive period.

Daily Record

DWP code to look out for on bank statements as £10 Christmas boost payments issued

The Department of Work and Pensions is issuing the cash boost to many households across Glasgow. And this is how to find out whether or not the boost has reached your bank.

Glasgow Live

DWP rejects State Pension petition calling for weekly £380 payment and retirement age of 60

The issue was debated in parliament

Nottingham Post

What dates will additional benefit payments be made in December?

Help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills as the weather gets colder

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What are the Christmas pay dates for benefits and state pensions?

Festive season to bring slight disruption to usual schedule to accommodate bank holidays

Glasgow Live

DWP cost of living £600 payment update and final date payments will reach bank accounts

The Department of Work and Pension has confirmed the final payment date for the support payment, will those eligible urged not to worry if the cash has not yet reached bank accounts.

Liverpool Echo

Exact code for claimants to look out for in DWP Christmas bonus payment

The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free payment

Wales Online

DWP confirms Christmas 2022 payment dates for Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits

The way Christmas falls this year will mean changes to when you get your usual payments

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Daily Record

Women over State Pension age could be due up to £6,900 in back payments next year

There are six groups of women who should contact the pension service to see if they could be entitled to more State Pension.

Daily Record

DWP encourages people on Carer's Allowance to check if they qualify for means-tested benefits

The 2023/24 means-tested cost of living payment is worth £900.

Los Angeles Times

These rebates can help with climate-friendly upgrades around the home

LOS ANGELES — As Southern California struggles to rid its skies of smog and the state aims to become carbon neutral, local government agencies and utilities are offering rebates aplenty to help residents upgrade to cleaner appliances and devices.

Nottingham Post

DWP confirm final date £600 cost of living payment will arrive

Help for eligible people across the UK with the cost of living

Liverpool Echo

DWP clampdown as your bank and social media could be monitored over Christmas and New Year

The DWP launched a crackdown on benefit fraud earlier this year

Liverpool Echo

DWP plan as millions could get £3,500 boost each year

A successful State Pension claim could also qualify for the new £900 cost of living payment next year

Wales Online

All the money being paid over Christmas to help with food and bills

There is still some help available if you're struggling with money

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