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Thousands near end of life to have disability benefits fast-tracked by DWP

More people nearing the end of their lives will receive vital, fast-tracked financial support, thanks to legislation passed last week by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Glasgow Live

People of State Pension age to get heating bill help of up to £600

The £300 pensioner cost of living lump sum will be added to Winter Fuel Payments in November and December - meaning the total amount provided could reach up to £600.

Edinburgh Live

Proposal to increase State Pension to £380 each week for people over 60 considered for debate in Parliament

An online petition has received more than 105,300 signatures of support from people across the UK.

Daily Record

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DWP State Pension claimants warned as underpayments may not be corrected until 2024

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has said that efforts to correct the systemic underpayment of the State Pension are too slow as 237,000 older people have been underpaid a total of £1.46 billion

Glasgow Live

Many universal credit claimants set to miss out on December Christmas bonus

Millions of people will get the money but many claimants are not eligible

Wales Online

Legacy of dust: How Owens Valley air pollution increases LA water bills

OLANCHA, Calif. — Even as worsening drought and aridification force Los Angeles to end its overwhelming dependence on imported water, Angelenos may soon realize that weaning themselves off supplies from the rugged eastern Sierra Nevada doesn’t mean they will stop paying for the city’s long, complicated history there.

Los Angeles Times

14 ways to increase your monthly income before New Year

Quickly check if you qualify for benefits, a Council Tax Reduction or a TV licence discount.

Daily Record

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DWP payment schedule for people due £324 cost of living money this month

Some 4.8 million people have received payments since November 8.

Daily Record

New website gives Scottish households instant access to extra financial support during cost of living crisis

The Scottish Government has allocated almost £3 billion to help households during this financial year.

Daily Record

People on certain benefits could be due £150 heating bill help this winter

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is open in Scotland for households with British Gas, Scottish Gas, EDF, Octopus and Shell energy.

Daily Record

DWP offering PIP payments of £150 a week if you have specific skin or eye issues

The disability benefit payment is made by the Department for Work and Pensions and nearly three million people across the country qualify for it - see if you do below.

Glasgow Live

McDonald's cutlery change branded 'criminal' and a 'waste of time' by baffled diners

McDonald's have announced that they are set to make a change to their cutlery and after diners heard about what is to come, some have branded it as "criminal" with many calling it a "waste of time".

Edinburgh Live

The Crown: Who is Mohamed Al-Fayed and what is his connection to Princess Diana?

Season five of The Crown, the hit Netflix-series, has dropped all of its 10 new episodes today (November 9). But many are left wondering who Mohamed Al-Fayed is.

Edinburgh Live

DWP update on how many people are still owed £324 cost of living payment

Around 5 million people are yet to have their payments processed, according to the DWP

Manchester Evening News

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Daily Mirror

DWP payments worth £150 a week available if you have specific skin or eye problems

Nearly three million people across the country qualify for DWP's disability benefit PIP, but many may not realise their health condition means they are eligible

Daily Record

DWP dismisses new call for full review of PIP application process including health provider assessments

Nearly 15,000 people have signed an online petition calling for a review into how DWP delivers PIP.

Manchester Evening News

DWP warns people have days left to claim £150 Warm Home Discount

Thousands of pensioners are entitled to the payment

Daily Record

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.

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Daily Record

State Pension underpayments for 237,000 older people may not be corrected until the end of 2024

Some 19,000 cases would need to be reviewed every month to meet DWP’s resolution deadline.

Edinburgh Live

Over 30 million household to receive £500 boost from this week to help with cost of living crisis

People have been warned that if they wish to claim any financial help amid the soaring cost of living crisis, they will need to act fast with the DWP issuing a warning about an upcoming deadline.

Wales Online

Millions of benefits claimants won’t get the £324 cost of living payment

The money will start hitting bank accounts this week - but many will miss out

Edinburgh Live

DWP issues urgent Warm Home Discount deadline warning to eligible claimants

The Warm Home Discount scheme aims to support low-income families who have high-energy costs, those on certain benefits, and those who meet their own suppliers eligibility criteria.

Edinburgh Live

How DWP benefits to be impacted as bank holidays confirmed for 2022 and 2023

With the coronation of King Charles III, an extra bank holiday will be enjoyed by millions around the country - Here's the full list of all the dates to make a note of.

Daily Record

DWP says no assessment made of the costs involved for means-testing PIP

Disability benefits including PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance are not currently means-tested.

Glasgow Live

DWP issues urgent Warm Home Discount scheme warning as deadline draws closer

The Warm Home Discount scheme is aimed at low-income families who have high-energy costs, those on certain benefits, and those who meet their own suppliers eligibility criteria.

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