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4 main Strep A symptoms parents urged to look out for

The Government has confirmed there were 851 cases reported in the week to November 20 compared to an average of 186 for the preceding years

Nottingham Post

DWP Cold Weather Payments eligibility and when you get them

As temperatures begin to plummet, there's a chance you could receive some extra cash from the government

Manchester Evening News

DWP PIP cash could be paid to people with 24 respiratory conditions - see full list here

People can receive Personal Independence Payments if they have medical conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnoea, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia

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DWP rejects call for interim compensation payment for 3.8m older women affected by retirement age

WASPI women across the UK born on or after April 6, 1950, are still waiting on compensation.

Daily Record

15 ways to increase your monthly income before end of the year

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

Daily Record

DWP £900 cost of living payments are due in 2023 - here's who qualifies

The payment was announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his Autumn Statement last month. Some people on means-tested benefits, however, won't be eligible

Nottingham Post

Married women over State Pension age could be due up to £6,900 arrears payments next year

People over 80 may be due an average of £3,172 in underpaid State Pension from DWP.

Daily Record

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DWP and HMRC 2023 benefit increases including Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance and State Pension

Around 10 million households are set to benefit from the extra financial support

Nottingham Post

When are the state pension and benefits Christmas payment dates?

Festive season to bring slight disruption to usual schedule to accommodate bank holidays

The Independent UK

DWP Cold Weather Payments eligibility and temperature they kick in

As the temperature drops, the Government's Cold Weather Payments kick in. Here's everything you need to know about it

Nottingham Post

Cost of living scams that you need to know about and how to avoid them

Fraudsters are using the cost of living crisis to rinse people out of money

Liverpool Echo

People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

Daily Record

DWP confirms new payment rates from next April for PIP, State Pension, Universal Credit and other benefits

HMRC has also confirmed the new rates and thresholds for Child Benefit and Tax Credits.

Daily Record

DWP PIP could pay people with these respiratory conditions up to £156 each week

Nearly three million people in the UK are entitled to Personal Independence Payments

Liverpool Echo

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The Independent UK

What are the dates of additional benefit payments in December?

Help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills

Liverpool Echo

Full list of DWP and HMRC benefits set to increase in 2023 including Universal Credit

Benefit payments will increase for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, JSA, DLA and more

Daily Record

Older people urged to claim Pension Credit before next week to qualify for extra £324 payment

Successful new claims for Pension Credit received by December 18 will qualify for the £324 cost of living payment.

Liverpool Echo

DWP shares new eligibility details for £900 cost of living payments

The Chancellor unveiled the fresh payments during the Autumn Statement last month

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Manchester Evening News

Fraudsters are using the cost of living crisis to rinse people out of money - here are the scams everyone needs to know about

People could be out of pocket before Christmas if they fall for any of the scams

Daily Mirror

DWP told to 'get a grip' over quiet housing benefit cut that hits 844,000 Brits

The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - the amount of Universal Credit people get to cover private rent - has been frozen since April 2020. And page 66 of an Autumn Statement document confirmed it's being frozen again to 2024

Liverpool Echo

Staff to walk out at three Liverpool job centres over festive period

PCS Union members have voted in favour of a walkout this month

Liverpool Echo

PIP claimants 'in tears' as payments delayed due to DWP 'processing issue'

Claimants had been reduced to tears after struggling to pay bills due to the delays

Daily Mirror

First DWP strike dates announced as benefits staff walk out over Christmas

Around 200 back office staff will down tools for two whole weeks over the Christmas break - with more DWP strike dates expected to follow - in a battle for a 10% pay rise

Nottingham Post

DWP confirms when benefits claimants will receive £10 Christmas bonus

The payment is being sent to people who receive various types of DWP support, including the State Pension, PIP and Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance

Chronicle Live

Will this week's cold snap trigger a DWP cold weather payment?

Temperatures are set to plunge from Wednesday onwards but payment rules may be cold comfort for shivering families

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