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'I felt sick': MSP tells of 'disturbing' benefits phone call with UK Government

A “DISTURBING” benefits assessment with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) left an MSP feeling “sick” after a staff member…

The National (Scotland)

What are legacy benefits and why are they being replaced with Universal Credit?

The DWP has started to contact people about moving to Universal Credit

Evening Standard

Pensioners urged to check if they qualify for benefits to help with food and bills

The Minister of State for Work and Welfare, Victoria Prentis, has urged older people to check if they qualify for benefits to help with food and energy bills amid the cost of living crisis

Glasgow Live

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People yet to receive disability cost of living payment, says Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis said he was looking into the issue but that the response from DWP had been 'slow coming back'

Wales Online

People of State Pension age urged to check benefits eligibility to help pay energy and food bills

A successful claim for Pension Credit could also qualify for the second cost of living payment of £324.

Daily Record

State Pension Triple Lock uncertain as Jeremy Hunt refuses to confirm its return for April uprating

Prime Minister Liz Truss has previously stated her commitment to the return of the Triple Lock.

Daily Record

DWP unable to confirm if outstanding cost of living payments will be made before end of this month

Delayed payments of £326 and £150 will continue to be made automatically to eligible claimants.

Daily Record

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ITV Good Morning Britain: Martin Lewis explains what government's U-turn means for energy bills

Appearing on GMB, the Money Saving Expert founder also mentioned what help might be coming to those struggling

Nottingham Post

ITV GMB: Martin Lewis forced off air by technical blunder while issuing energy bills advice

"We can't lose Martin Lewis, we must protect him at all costs"

Nottingham Post

Older people may be due up to £974 cash to help with higher energy bills this winter

Pension Credit claimants may also qualify for the £150 Warm Home Discount which is paid directly to energy suppliers.

Daily Record

£2,500 energy price guarantee ends next April but heating bill support of over £1,000 on the way

The £400 energy rebate will remain unchanged and provide a monthly discount off electricity bills.

Daily Record

I could lose the government’s cost of living payment as I’m paid weekly

I’m on universal credit which is calculated on a monthly basis, and I missed out on the first £326

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of PIP claimants can expect a new DWP decision this winter

The DWP will be sending out letters from the end of October

Liverpool Echo

New calls for extra £325 cost of living payment and benefits to increase in line with inflation

Scope is also urging the UK Government to double the £150 disability cost of living payment.

Daily Record

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Daily Record

Complaints process for PIP claimants dissatisfied with third-party health benefit assessment

The process is also relevant for people unhappy with service at a Work Capability Assessment.

Daily Record

Virgin Media launches new way to prevent £6m of mobile phone handset fraud each year

O2 customers can also take extra steps to protect details stored or sent to their mobile phone.

Edinburgh Live

DWP issues update on when Tax Credit claimants will receive cost of living payment

An update for those waiting on their £324 cost of living payment has been announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Daily Record

Black Friday scams to watch out for ahead of annual global sales event

Cybersecurity expert shares five scams to look out for before Black Friday next month.

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Daily Record

People claiming any of these five benefits from DWP can get £15 fibre broadband from BT

BT is also offering its TV entertainment package for £6 per month in a limited-time offer.

Nottingham Post

Family faces eviction after refusing to pay rent due to 'nightmare' flat problems

There have been many issues

Daily Record

DWP gives new response to petition calling for people on disability benefits to receive £650 payment

DWP was asked to revise its response to a petition calling for more cost of living support for disabled people.

Liverpool Echo

DWP update as millions to get extra £300 cost of living help

People can expect the money to land in their accounts from next month

Daily Record

DWP confirms outcome of State Pension age review set to be published next May

SNP have pressed DWP over State Pension age and the Triple Lock guarantee.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles is running out of water, and time. Are leaders willing to act?

LOS ANGELES — On a clear afternoon recently, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti looked down at the Hollywood Reservoir from 1,200 feet in the air.

Daily Record

DWP urged to introduce £25 weekly uplift immediately on all means-tested benefits to help with cost of living

Devolved ministers are also calling for the benefit cap and two-child limit to be abolished.

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