The Latest Breaking News from DWP

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 · Nov 30, 2022

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 · Nov 30, 2022

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 · Nov 30, 2022

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 · Nov 30, 2022

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 · Nov 30, 2022

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 · Nov 30, 2022

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 · Nov 29, 2022

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 · Nov 29, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

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 · Nov 29, 2022