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DWP says it has 'no plans' to means-test PIP disability benefit claimed by 3million Brits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sought to calm fears, two weeks after new Cabinet minister Mel Stride refused to rule out restricting the benefit to the poorest

Daily Mirror

DWP issues update for anyone getting £324 cost of living payment

The DWP said that 99 per cent of those eligible for the second half of the cost of living payment should now have their money

Manchester Evening News

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits could stop if you do not report a hospital stay

Payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it's just one night.

Daily Record

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PIP payment date and award rate update for those moving over to benefit

More than 322,000 existing PIP claimants will transfer to the new Adult Disability Payment, which will not need a new application, and could be more beneficial for many.

Glasgow Live

DWP shares three new measures to reduce PIP processing delays and waiting times for award decision

The average processing time for new PIP claims is currently 18 weeks.

Daily Record

Universal Credit claimants with specific health conditions could be due extra £627 a month

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Glasgow Live

DWP warns that £324 cost of living payments may fail for some

Second instalment of support to be paid by 23 November

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DWP benefits that stop when State Pension age is reached

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Nottingham Post

DWP to pay £10 Christmas bonus to people on certain benefits - find out who's eligible

Benefit recipients will receive some extra cash from the government in the run-up to Christmas

Manchester Evening News

Older people making new claim for annual income boost of up to £3,300 could get payment before Christmas

DWP aims to process Pension Credit claims within 35 days from receipt of the application.

Daily Record

DWP can give up to £812 for essentials like rent and clothes if you are on specific benefits

Budgeting loans are available to people who receive certain benefits - read this guide to find out if you are eligible and how much money you could get

Chronicle Live

DWP says 'no plans' to start means testing for disability benefits including PIP or DLA

The DWP had previously not ruled out introducing a means test for disability benefits.

Daily Record

Tax Credits claimants to receive letter confirming eligibility for £324 payment due next week

Letters from HMRC should arrive by Friday, November 18.

Daily Record

DWP cost of living payment dates confirmed for November

Next instalment of grant for low-income families due in November

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Daily Record

People of State Pension age with any of these health issues could be due up to £92 each week

People of State Pension age claiming Attendance Allowance will receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

Edinburgh Live

Christmas payment dates for DWP Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more

If the date you normally receive your benefit payment on lands on a bank holiday or weekend, you usually get paid on the working day before. However, the DWP this may be different for some payments.

Glasgow Live

Full list of DWP Tax Credit and benefit payment dates over Christmas and New Year

DWP benefit payment dates can change if the normal date you receive them on lands on a bank holiday. As Christmas falls on a Sunday, the bank holiday for 2022 has been moved to December 27.

Edinburgh Live

Six common household appliances that are costing the most on your energy bill

As we're all trying to save money experts have shared what are the most costly appliances to run and what alternatives there are as energy bills rise for millions this winter.

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Daily Record

People on Universal Credit with any of these health conditions could be due an extra £627 each month

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

Daily Record

New disability payment replacing PIP may include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

Adult Disability Payment has now replaced PIP for new claimants living in Scotland.

Daily Record

People who do not qualify for Carer's Allowance can still boost State Pension payments in retirement

Carer's Credit can plug gaps in National Insurance records which can help increase State Pension entitlement.

Liverpool Echo

DWP Universal Credit claimants who could miss out on Christmas bonus

The criteria for the bonus means some claimants could miss out

Daily Record

DWP benefits older people can no longer claim when they reach State Pension age

There are two benefits people over 60 may be eligible to claim now that could carry over into State Pension age.

Daily Record

People over State Pension age will see greatest squeeze on their household income over next year

Young people are set to struggle most to pay rising energy bills over coming months.

Daily Record

New payment date and award rate update for people on PIP moving to devolved disability benefit

More than 322,000 existing PIP claimants will transfer to the new Adult Disability Payment.

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