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The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Half a million Universal Credit claimants refused £326 cost of living payment

New figures reveal how many claimants missed out on £326 payment intended to help with cost of living crisis

The Independent UK

People forced to skip meals in two of Merseyside's most deprived areas

Shocking new data shows the scale of the cost of living crisis in two of Merseyside's most deprived areas

Liverpool Echo

DWP to investigate 'disturbing' benefits assessment after MSP left 'sick'

THE Department for Work and Pensions has said it will investigate a “disturbing” benefits phonecall carried out by an assessment provider “as…

The National (Scotland)

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Martin Lewis provides clarity after confusion over DWP benefit payments dates

The Monsey Saving Expert provided advice to one woman who hadn't yet received her disability cost of living payment

Manchester Evening News

When the DWP’s second cost of living payment is due

The money is set to land in bank accounts very soon

Wales Online

When people will get the DWP Pensioner Cost of Living Payment and who is eligible

Eligible people could receive an extra £300 this winter alongside other payments and benefits

Manchester Evening News

DWP shares measures in place to reduce PIP processing times for new claims

The current average processing time for new PIP claims is 18 weeks.

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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

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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Nottingham Post

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"

Daily Record

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

Liverpool Echo

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

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

Daily Record

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

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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