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Martin Lewis clears confusion over DWP cost of living payment dates

Money Saving Expert provided clarification on who will receive money from the DWP and what to do if you have not yet received money you're owed

Liverpool Echo

People nearing State Pension age could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Daily Record

DWP Universal Credit claimants working part-time could have benefits cut

People claiming Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions who are in part-time employment may have their benefits cut if they do not work enough hours

Glasgow Live

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DWP taking steps to clear Mandatory Reconsiderations as 90,738 people await benefit decisions

DWP has 470 full-time decision makers working on Mandatory Reconsiderations but no plans to introduce a target clearance time.

Daily Record

DWP dismisses new call to give contributions-based ESA and other benefit claimants £324 cost of living payment

The second cost of living payment is due to arrive in 8m bank accounts between November 8 and 23.

Daily Record

It's time to restrict the rules around fireworks

Our Political Editor Liam Thorp believes it is time to limit the impact of fireworks on animals and humans

Liverpool Echo

DWP confirms no plans to reduce number of hours required to qualify for weekly Carer’s Allowance payments

People providing at least 35 hours of unpaid care currently receive £69.70 each week from DWP.

Daily Record

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Keir Starmer destroys Liz Truss with brutal first question

This contest was effectively over before it had really got started

Liverpool Echo

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)

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

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Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

'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…

Evening Standard

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

Glasgow Live

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

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Wales Online

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'

Daily Record

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.

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.

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