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Shock energy bills leave families in 'complete panic' after new rates update causes glitch

Suppliers including Scottish Power, SSE, Eon and Octopus warn customers that displays may take 24 hours to show right prices

Chronicle Live

DWP winter cost of living boost as £421m added to Household Support Fund

People in financial need can get help from Household Support Fund

Bristol Post

‘Unforgivable’: UK government errors denied thousands disability benefits

Campaigners hit out after data reveals majority of successful appeals were due to Department for Work and Pensions mistakes

The Guardian - UK

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Energy price rise: Everything you need to know including how much you'll pay and what help you can get

We answer your questions about today's price hike and how you can make sure you don't pay any more than you need to

Chronicle Live

DWP clarifies when second cost of living payment can be expected

There's been some confusion about when the second payment is hitting people's accounts

Manchester Evening News

DWP announces cost of living boost for millions of poorer families this winter

The money will help low-income households cover essential costs such as food and energy bills - including around £24 million for North East households

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis 'very concerned' amid uncertainty over DWP benefits rise

There are calls for them to increase in line with inflation

Nottingham Post

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Benefits blow as thousands of PIP applications rejected by DWP

180,000 people applied for the benefit from April to July this year, the highest level since PIP began, and just 79,000 were awarded

Chronicle Live

DWP says Brits at state pension age could more than £3,000 in backdated claim

An application for Pension Credit could be processed in just six weeks

Bristol Post

DWP winter cost of living boost as extra £421million put into Household Support Fund

Homes in serious financial need will be able to apply for an additional £421million in government cash being pumped into the Household Support Fund, which is handed out by local councils

Daily Mirror

DWP Universal Credit hardship payments - how to apply for emergency cash as thousands sanctioned

The increase in demand for Universal Credit hardship payments follows a sharp rise in the number of benefit sanctions being given to claimants

Chronicle Live

Northumberland legacy claimants among first to be switched to Universal Credit say DWP

The county is one of six areas chosen to start move from Jobseeker's Allowance, tax credits, Income Support, ESA and Housing Benefit

Chronicle Live

'Stressed' mum rushed to A&E after being wrongly told she owes the Government £11,000

Georgie D'elia, 59, received notice from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) earlier this year that she owed the enormous sum - despite previously being told she was entitled to the benefit helping her pay rent

Daily Mirror

Households urged to take meter readings ahead of October price rise

This will prevent firms from estimating usage and charging for energy used before October 1 but at the higher rate.

Daily Record

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Glasgow Live

DWP benefit claimants issued warning as MPs suggests payments may not rise with inflation

Those who receive DWP benefits such as Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance and Pension Credit have been issued a warning as UK Government ministers suggest that payments may not rise with inflation rates.

Liverpool Echo

UK employees may have to work longer before retirement as state pension reviewed

State Pension age is now 66 and two further increases are currently set out in legislation

Daily Mirror

Tories threaten to cut benefits and the state to pay for tax cuts for the rich

As post-mini-Budget chaos engulfs Britain, Treasury minister Chris Philp refused to rule out a real-terms cut to DWP Universal Credit, asked for 'efficiency savings' and said 'I'm not going to apologise'

Daily Record

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.

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Chronicle Live

Energy bill discount text scam warning - here's what you need to watch out for

Text message invites recipient to click on link to claim £400 grant, but DWP warns it's a con and payment will come automatically

Wales Online

Nine big changes to your finances coming in October

From tax to energy prices and cost of living payments, here's everything you need to know about the month ahead

Nottingham Post

DWP clarification on second cost-of-living payment following uncertainty

If you're eligible, the money will be automatically paid

Daily Record

DWP benefits older people can no longer claim when they reach State Pension age

There are two benefits people over 60 may be eligible to claim now that could carry over into State Pension age.

Bristol Post

Martin Lewis' 'mortgage ticking timebomb' warning as he has no answers for struggling viewers

The Money Saving Expert appeared on This Morning to handle struggling viewers' calls - but admitted he 'didn't know' how to help

Daily Record

New disability benefit may be paid to some people at a daily rate instead of every four weeks

The daily rate of Adult Disability Payment is the equivalent to one-seventh of the weekly rate.

Daily Record

Carer's Allowance petition calling for weekly payments of £239 to match National Minimum wage dismissed by DWP

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

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