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Six DWP benefits set to be axed by end of 2024

The government plans to move more people over to Universal Credit

The Independent UK

10 December money changes from DWP Christmas bonus to Pension Credit cut off

There are a number of key dates for your diary in the coming months, with the lead up to the festive season an expensive time. Here are some days to look out for in the coming weeks.

Glasgow Live

New DWP drive to help people aged 50 and over re-join the jobs market

McDonald’s is actively working with a Jobcentre in England to help fill vacancies with older people.

Daily Record

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Nearly 20% of California water agencies could see shortages if drought persists, state report shows

LOS ANGELES — Most of California’s urban water agencies believe they have enough supplies to last through another seven months of drought, but nearly 20% of them — including many in Southern California — say they could be facing significant shortages, according to a new state report.

Los Angeles Times

WASPI teacher left thousands of pounds out of pocket after pension age raised

Pauline Bell, who was told she'd survive on an early retirement, says she was left thousands of pounds out of pocket after the state pension age was raised by three years

Daily Mirror

DWP urging more than 11 million older people to see if they can claim £3,500 this winter

The government department says it will continue to encourage those eligible to claim

Nottingham Post

Carer's Allowance payments are rising next April - here are the new weekly rates

Unpaid carers in Scotland will also receive two additional payments of £245.70 in 2023.

Daily Record

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DWP repays more than £200 million worth of missing state pensions

There had been 31,817 underpayments with a total of £209.3 million owed

Liverpool Echo

Married and widowed women over State Pension age could be due up to £10,772 in backdated pay

DWP has paid back £209.3m in State Pension underpayments since January 2021.

Daily Record

Pension Credit myths which stop thousands of older people claiming up to £65 each week

DWP estimates nearly one million people of State Pension age could be entitled to the passport benefit.

Daily Record

Thousands waiting for DWP repayment with millions still owed

The checking process has so far paid £209m owed, but estimations say the real number could be around £1.5 billion

Liverpool Echo

Nurses across Liverpool to strike on two days next month as one says 'we're in dire straits'

The Royal College of Nursing confirmed strike action affecting all city trusts

Liverpool Echo

Best temperature to wash your bedding to save money and kill bacteria

With the cost of living crisis ongoing, many are looking for way to save on energy bills and lowering the temperature on your washing machine can help. But do lower temperatures kill bacteria as efficiently?

Edinburgh Live

Hundreds of thousands of people still owed money back from DWP after state pension errors

The Department for Work and Pensions has made mistakes meaning hundreds of thousands of people are paid less state pension than they deserve, and now the refunds are falling behind

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Daily Record

Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help older people get up to £92 each week

More than 1.5 million people across the UK are now receiving either £81.85 or £92.40 each week from DWP.

Daily Record

New DWP boss to face questions on cost of living, benefits and support for disabled people

Mel Stride will attend a formal meeting of the cross-party Work and Pensions Committee on November 30.

Edinburgh Live

Fergie set to spend enjoy first Christmas with the Royal Family in 30 years alongside Prince Andrew

The Duchess of York was banned from family gatherings following her 'toe-sucking' scandal back in 1992. But she is set to spend this festive season with her ex-husband at Sandringham this year.

The Independent UK

£209m handed back to retirees owed state pension payments

The amount paid back so far is a ‘drop in the ocean’ when compared to the nearly £1.5 billion estimated to have been underpaid, one expert said.

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Nottingham Post

Why legacy benefits recipients could be owed £1,500 as appeal hearing looms

The outcome of the appeal could see the claimants awarded back payments from DWP - and could set a precedent for other legacy benefits recipients

Chronicle Live

New Child Benefit payment rates from HMRC - see what you could get from April 2023

HMRC has proposed the following increases for people who claim Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance - these are set to come into effect next year

Edinburgh Live

Dad shares 'game-changing' condensation hack that tackles damp and mould in homes

Taking to social media to share the 'must have' product, the savvy dad claims his mould problem never came back after years of bother with damp in his Victorian home.

Edinburgh Live

DWP payments to be axed by 2024 - check if you will be affected

The transition period will continue throughout the coming months and year after the process was paused during the coronavirus pandemic. Here is everything you need to know.

Liverpool Echo

New Liverpool Labour leader faces 'difficult job' of 'sorting out city'

The result has been warmly welcomed across the Labour movement and beyond

Daily Mirror

Ten money changes in December including DWP Christmas bonus and £300 cost of living cash

There are plenty of financial changes happening in December to note down in your diary, including more cost of living help, energy rebates - plus a potential change to your benefit payments

Chronicle Live

Energy bills support scam warning as fake texts urge people to apply for £400 discount

The Government does not send text messages asking people to apply for the £400 energy bill discounts, treat any SMS you get about it suspiciously

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