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DWP confirms PIP, DLA and ADP payment increase from April

The rise comes into effect from April

Nottingham Post · Jan 9, 2023

New update for people still waiting on £650 or £150 cost of living payments due last year

Winter Fuel Payments of up to £600 cannot be reported missing until after January 13.

Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023

Exact date THIS week you need to check for £600 free cash payment - who is eligible

The money is made up of the Winter Fuel Payment and Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, both of which are being sent out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023

DWP confirms date claimants should contact them over payment worth £600

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been handing out combined Winter Fuel Payments and Pensioner Cost of Living Payments since November.

Nottingham Post · Jan 7, 2023

DWP could make decision on raising State Pension age to 68 this year

In his Autumn statement, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced there would be a review into the current age which would consider whether to quicken the already planned increases.

Nottingham Post · Jan 7, 2023

All the help you can get NOW with your energy bills - including free £1,500

Mirror Money has compiled a list of all the grants, loans and support packages available if you're struggling to keep on top of or need help after falling behind on your energy bills

Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023

How much is PIP rising by this year? New payment rates confirmed by DWP

PIP is a disability benefit given to those who have long-term physical disabilities or mental health conditions and are over the age of 16 years but under the state pension age

Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023

DWP provides up to £156 each week for people with these 70 neurological conditions

Thousands of people across the UK are receiving between £24.45 and £156.90 every week through PIP.

Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023

Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help older people get up to £369 each month

More than 1.4million people of State Pension age are receiving either £327.40 or £369.60 each month from DWP.

Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023

All UK strike dates from railways to nurses as teachers could announce pickets this week

Here are all the strike dates currently planned or being balloted on for major unions including railways, paramedics, DVSA driving tests, DVLA, NHS nurses, junior doctors, teachers, firefighters and DWP

Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023