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Thousands of Universal Credit and pension claimants owed £2.6billion due to DWP error

The DWP underpaid 1.2% of benefits in the year to April 2022

Liverpool Echo

DWP error sees thousands of benefit claimants owed £2.6 billion - full list of those eligible

Claimants across the UK on benefits such as Universal Credit and state pensions have been underpaid due to errors made by the Department for Work and Pensions

Chronicle Live

DWP on how thousands of people could get £278 extra cash each week

An easy calculator can show you if you are eligible and how much you could receive

Liverpool Echo

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PIP payments could stop if you holiday abroad this year - check the rules before you travel

The DWP have rules around holidays which could affect your PIP entitlement.

Daily Record

Reason hundreds of Edinburgh DWP claimants have lost their benefits since 2021

Reasons for someone having their benefits reduced or cut by DWP include not attending a work-related interview, failing to start a new role, or refusing a job offer.

Edinburgh Live

Winter Fuel Payment 2022: How much you'll get this year as DWP confirms new rates

It's the latest attempt to curb rising costs of living across the UK

Wales Online

Women underpaid State Pension continue to challenge DWP over ‘married woman’s stamp’

If you think you may have been underpaid you should contact the Pension Service.

Daily Record

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Thousands of benefit claimants owed £2.6billion after DWP error - list of people affected

Many claimants on benefits like Universal Credit have not been paid enough in benefits due to errors, with some having the exact opposite problem and facing clawbacks by the DWP

Daily Mirror

Elderly people with conditions like arthritis could claim an extra £369 from DWP

Attendance Allowance is a benefit designed to help cover your costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you - here's how it works

Daily Mirror

DWP rejects call to expand Winter Fuel Payments to include disabled people below State Pension age

The annual heating benefit is worth between £100 and £300 to pensioner households.

Daily Record

Universal Credit claimants hit with benefit sanctions doubles

The Public Law Project said the penalties could be 'disastrous' for people’s mental health

Wales Online

Mum-of-five forced to go without showers or cooking after DWP benefit mix-up

A family had to spend days without cooking or washing normally over the Platinum Jubilee weekend when their PIP benefits were recalled without warning due to a DWP mix-up

Daily Mirror

PIP payment rates and points explained to help you make a successful claim first time

The DWP can award PIP claimants between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record

Mum left unable to shower or eat properly after PIP benefits were recalled

The family did not shower for days

Nottingham Post

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Chronicle Live

Women still falling victim to DWP pensions blunders despite action

Former pensions minister highlights errors still being made, despite action to correct past mistakes

Daily Record

DWP could pay older people living with any of these health conditions up to £369 each month

Successful Attendance Allowance claimants will receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

Nottingham Post

DWP Universal Credit claimants can get 'unbeatable' £1,200 bonus through saving account

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has detailed the scheme

Daily Record

New claims for Carer’s Allowance are taking DWP this long to process as thousands await decision

More than 39,000 applications were awaiting a benefit decision on May 23, 2022.

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Daily Record

Mum-of-five left without shower or proper meal for days after PIP benefits recalled

Sarah Brown, who lives with her partner Stephen and five children, was waiting for the payment to be transferred into her bank account on Wednesday morning.

Daily Record

People claiming PIP for autism could be part of new group who will not need frequent reassessments

Disability benefit claimants with lifelong conditions may not need to go through face-to-face assessments.

Glasgow Live

Half naked Glasgow man in 'Nazi' T-shirt arrested in his pants bawling abuse in Dennistoun close

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard how DWP worker James Williamson was arrested in a Dennistoun close after bawling threats and abuse while banging on a neighbour's front door

Wales Online

DWP blunder sees mum told she had no pension despite working for years

The former pub worker is one of a number of women still being told incorrectly they are not entitled to a pension

Daily Record

DWP confirms 770,000 people of State Pension age could be due up to £278 extra each week

The Pension Credit Calculator can quickly work out if you are eligible and how much you could receive.

The Independent UK

‘Pension blunders still being made despite correction exercise’

Sir Steve Webb has written to Pensions Minister Guy Opperman, giving examples of recent state pension errors and calling for further action.

Glasgow Live

Important DWP PIP assessment tips for in person, phone and video interviews

The assessment is an important part of the PIP application process, as it determines whether you are eligible for the benefit and also how much money you will receive

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