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DWP Personal Independence Payments (PIP) benefit rates for 2023-24

The government confirmed that Personal Independence Payment rates will increase from next April

Manchester Evening News

DWP confirm PIP benefit rates as boost could take payments to £700 a month

The increase comes after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed a 10.1 per cent rates that will come into force next April. But how much will the new payments be in 2023?

Edinburgh Live

New PIP benefit rates as DWP boost could see claimants receive £700 a month

Due to the cost of living crisis, a number of preventions have been put in place to help some of the poorest households however many are still struggling as the cost of essentials still rise.

Glasgow Live

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DWP shares which PIP claimants should receive an ongoing award with a light touch review after 10 years

An award for PIP can last anywhere between a few months and up to 10 years.

Daily Record

DWP claimants on legacy benefits could get £1,500 back payments after appeal hearing next week

While there is no guarantee a ruling in the claimants’ favour would result in backdated payments for people across the UK on legacy benefits, it could trigger similar challenges

Chronicle Live

PIP benefit rates confirmed for 2023-24 as DWP boost could take it to £700 a month

Here is a look at the rates PIP claimants will get in 2023-24 as well as details about who is eligible for the benefit

Liverpool Echo

DWP continues to urge older people to claim annual income boost of more than £3,500 this winter

A new claim for Pension Credit could also qualify for £324 cost of living payment.

Daily Record

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MPs to debate call for £380 weekly state pension and cut in retirement age to 60

Online petition argues that current payments are too low and big increase would boost spending power and help grow the economy

Wales Online

DWP: Five benefits set to be scrapped by 2024 in new Universal Credit rollout

Recipients of other state benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions - including Tax Credits and Income Support - are slowly being swapped over to the benefit, with the Government hoping to unify payments

Chronicle Live

Husband and wife drug dealers jailed for cocaine and heroin dealing racket on the 'Sniper' drugs line

Rashid Hussain, 35, and Szenm Asghar, 37, sat alongside each other in the dock

Manchester Evening News

Five DWP benefits to be scrapped by the end of 2024 in Universal Credit rollout

Claimants getting DWP benefits including Tax Credit and Income Support are being slowly swapped over to Universal Credit, with the process set to finish by just 2024

Daily Mirror

Energy blackout plan warning as National Grid considers paying Scots to turn off electricity

Use of the 'Demand Flexibility Scheme' was considered, with households potentailly paid to turn off appliances at certain points throughout the day in a bid to target energy supply shortages.

Glasgow Live

Six DWP benefits set to be axed by end of 2024

From the end of 2024 all benefits will be delivered under Universal Credit

Wales Online

People of State Pension age may be due up to £600 heating bill help over next few weeks

Check your eligibility for this year's combined Pensioner Cost of Living and Winter Fuel Payment which has started landing in bank accounts.

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Glasgow Live

Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Asda Christmas opening hours as stores confirm festive closures

The big day is edging closer and there is a lot of planning and organising to do, so knowing when and where you can get your last minute food supplies can be pretty important.

Nottingham Post

DWP and HMRC Christmas and New Year payment date changes due to bank holidays

Revised payment dates for tax credits, PIP, Child Benefit and more

Nottingham Post

DWP to axe six benefits by the end of 2024 - see how you'll be affected

The change comes as the Government wants to move people over to Universal Credit

Glasgow Live

Teacher who quit to become Glasgow Love Island star's stay-at-home girlfriend 'loves life'

The 28-year-old moved up to Glasgow after hitting it off with the reality star and property mogul and is more than happy with her decision, telling followers 'this is my choice'.

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Daily Record

New £324 cost of living payment update for people still waiting on money from DWP or HMRC

The HMRC payment window for people on Tax Credits closes on November 30.

Chronicle Live

DWP PIP benefit rates announced for 2023-24 - check how much more money you will get

Here is a look at the rates PIP claimants will get in 2023-24 as well as details about who is eligible for the benefit

Liverpool Echo

500,000 pensioners to miss out on 10.1% State Pension increase

Half a million people living outside the UK are trapped on frozen state pensions

Edinburgh Live

DWP Christmas bonus to reach banks of Universal Credit, PIP and DLA claimants 'within days'

People who receive certain types of benefits such as Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) could soon receive a boost within just days.

Daily Record

Scots left 'destitute' as DWP claws back £250 from claimants each month in sanctions on average

EXCLUSIVE: A total of £2.3 million was taken from benefit claimants in Scotland in just one month - an average of around £250 per household.

Glasgow Live

I'm A Celebrity fans spot Dec's 'true feelings' about Matt Hancock following exit

The former Health Secretary made this year's final before leaving the jungle in third place on Sunday. But the reaction from the Geordie host seemed a little 'frosty'.

Daily Record

People on legacy benefits could be due £1,500 back payments following appeal hearing next week

Two million people on older-style benefits missed out on the £20 weekly Universal Credit uplift during the pandemic.

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