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Martin Lewis shares details of new energy 'social tariff' system in reaction video to Autumn Statement

The consumer champion explains measures already underway to help millions of households next winter.

Daily Record

Jeremy Hunt vows to protect disabled people - but those who can’t work suffer again

Rachel Charlton-Dailey writes that Jeremy Hunt vowed to protect disabled people, but in his Autumn Statement he once again hits those can't work, leaving them to suffer

Daily Mirror

State Pension age could change again as review expected early 2023

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will also consider whether it should bring forward the rise in the age at which people become eligible for the state pension to 2037-39.

Glasgow Live

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DWP emergency cash worth £812 available for essentials to those on specific benefits

Budgeting loans can be used to cover a whole range of everyday costs and essentials for the average household - here's what you can get and how to apply for it.

Edinburgh Live

New cost of living payments worth up to £1,350 announced for millions of people next year

Full list of benefits that qualify for the new cost of living payments of £150, £300 and £900.

Daily Record

State Pension and DWP benefits set to increase by 10.1% next April as Triple Lock honoured in Autumn Statement

New cost of living payments are on the way along with more support for energy bills.

Daily Record

Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement at a glance as he announces tax rises

The Chancellor announced his plans in the House of Commons on Thursday and said he was having to make difficult decisions

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How Autumn Budget will affect people of Edinburgh - full list of key points

The Chancellor is risking a backlash from the public and media alike by unveiling a £54 billion package of tax hikes and spending cuts – after saying the UK is in a recession.

Edinburgh Live

DWP: The six changes PIP claimants don't need to report - and the ones you must disclose

You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you do not report a change in your circumstances - but here is a list of things you don't need to inform the DWP about

Chronicle Live

Westminster 'failing Scotland's young people' as thousands more sanctioned by DWP

THE UK Government has been accused of “failing Scotland’s young people” after newly released statistics showed a surge in benefit sanctions.

The National (Scotland)

Married people over State Pension age could be due up to £278 each week from DWP

Pension Credit could also provide up to £182 each week for people aged over 66 living on their own.

Daily Record

DWP issues new update for people on DLA due to transfer to PIP

Most Disability Living Allowance reassessments have been paused since 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Daily Record

DWP cost of living payment dates confirmed for November

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

The Independent UK

DWP issues update for people still waiting on their cost of living payment

The DWP is suggesting some claimants to report the payment as "missing"

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Daily Record

Universal Credit sanctions for young Scots rise as Tory Government blasted over welfare policies

New figures show an increase rise in sanctions for young people compared to 2019,

Daily Record

People claiming PIP will never need to report any of these six changes to DWP

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP.

Daily Record

New Warm Home Discount helpline for people to find out if they are due £150 energy bill discount

We also have a full list of suppliers offering Warm Home Discount to customers this winter.

Liverpool Echo

DWP benefits that will be cut when people reach State Pension age

Two further increases have been set out in legislation and currently under review

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Chronicle Live

DWP tells Universal Credit claimants not to worry if you've not got your £324 payment yet

Most Universal Credit claimants should have received their cost of living payment, but DWP has until November 23 to pay everyone

Glasgow Live

Means-tested benefits that 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 - read our guide below on what to do in this situation.

Daily Mirror

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

Manchester Evening News

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

Daily Record

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.

Glasgow Live

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.

Daily Record

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.

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