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DWP dismisses calls to give disability benefit claimants £650 cost of living payment which starts next week

More than 17,410 people have signed a petition calling for change.

Daily Record

Thousands of disabled people's deaths linked to DWP's failure to act on benefits flaws

New research by Deaths by Welfare concludes the Department for Work and Pensions failed to fix systematic flaws in the disability benefits system that potentially led to thousands of deaths

Daily Mirror

DWP launches new change to fit note process for people off sick for seven days or more

The change follows fit notes going fully digital as they no longer need to be signed in ink.

Daily Record

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DWP backlog sees thousands of unpaid carers face long wait for financial support

An FOI request has revealed 30,688 carers were awaiting a decision on support cash in mid-June compared to 17,453 people in early November 2020

Chronicle Live

DWP advises of 'potential delays' to first £326 cost of living payment for some benefit claimants this month

The £650 cost of living payment is being paid in two instalments starting from July 14.

Daily Record

DWP slammed over delayed carer’s allowance payments to 30,000 people

People who spend more than 35 hours each week looking after someone with a disability or illness can make a claim for the £69.70-a-week payment

Wales Online

DWP told to ‘get a grip’ as unpaid carers face long waits for financial support

Charity leaders warned that unpaid carers are ‘increasingly being plunged into poverty’

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DWP Glasgow Universal Credit claimants among worst hit by benefits deductions

According to new figures, Universal Credit claimants in Glasgow are among the worst affected by Department for Work and Pensions deductions across the whole of the UK

Glasgow Live

DWP announces £22 million support package to help unemployed people over 50 find work

The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled a £22 million package of support to help thousands of unemployed people over the age of 50 get back into the workforce

Glasgow Live

The North East areas worst hit by DWP Universal Credit reductions as people lose £62 a month

Some 45% of Universal Credit claimants had “deductions” taken by the DWP in February this year

Chronicle Live

DWP rules mean those who claim PIP could get up to £2,000 cost of living payment

Check our guide to see what you are entitled to receive

Chronicle Live

DWP creams off £62 a month from 2million Brits - full list of 100 worst-hit areas

Some 45% of Universal Credit claimants had “deductions” taken by the DWP in February this year - the same as a year ago despite reforms. Campaigners say it shows we must get rid of the five-week wait for Universal Credit

Daily Mirror

Retired carer 'stressed and anxious' as five-month pension credit delay leaves him short during cost of living crisis

Terry White has been £84 short each month since he applied for his pension credit in February

Wales Online

PIP claimants could get up to £2,000 cost of living payment - full guide and dates

Here is a full guide of what you could be entitled to and important dates

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Chronicle Live

Benefit cap could be lifted by DWP to boost payments in cost of living crisis

At present families are losing around £200 a month with 35,000 more households set to be affected by the policy this year

Wales Online

Universal credit claimants face two-month wait after DWP refuses to change rule

It means many will be temporarily stuck on lower payments even after the new higher ones come in

Chronicle Live

Changes to 'sick note' rules on NHS for taking time off work

From July 1 many more healthcare professionals will be able to hand out fit notes if employees are ill - making the process much easier

Nottingham Post

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants can get extra £624 DWP payment each month

It would mean claimant would get an added £156 every week

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Glasgow Live

Cheapest Glasgow Airport July flights for under £40 including Belgium and Spain

Now that July is finally here, people across the country will be jetting off to enjoy some summer sun, but even if you didn't book ahead there are still plenty of low-cost options available

Bristol Post

DWP: Universal Credit claimants could be missing £624 PIP payment every month

Eligible new and existing Universal Credit claimants could receive weekly payments of up to £156

Glasgow Live

DWP benefit cap may increase for first time in six years amid soaring inflation

Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey has confirmed that the UK Government may review the benefit cap this year which affects how much money claimants can receive

Daily Record

People of State Pension age with a health condition could boost their monthly income by up to £369

A successful claim for Attendance Allowance is worth either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

Glasgow Live

Drivers issued warning over £1,000 fine for saying 'thanks' at the wheel

Drivers have been cautioned that saying 'thank you' to another driver on the road could land you with a hefty fine of around £1,000 including points as it breaches the Highway Code.

Glasgow Live

Drivers issued warning as speed limiters to be introduced on new cars in Scotland

Speed limiters are going to be fitted onto all new cars in Scotland from July and drivers have been issued a warning ahead of the update over claiming compensation.

Glasgow Live

Scottish independence referendum explained as date set for vote

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that a new referendum on Scottish independence will be held next year, but there are many questions that remain unanswered

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