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£13billion benefits money going unclaimed - but is any of it yours?

Seven million families are missing out on Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Child Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Pension Credit

Chronicle Live

DWP could be investigating your benefit claim and these are the types of evidence they look at

The DWP recently announced a new £613million plan to crackdown on benefit fraud.

Daily Record

DWP confirms Universal Credit, PIP and other benefit payment dates ahead of Queen's Jubilee weekend

The Queen will be celebrating her Platinum Jubilee

Nottingham Post

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DWP State Pension payment dates are changing due to bank holidays next week

As bank holidays approach next week the DWP have confirmed changes to State Pension and other benefits as phone lines and offices will be closed in time for the Queens Platinum Jubilee.

Edinburgh Live

DWP announces Pension Credit Day of Action next month to encourage more people to check eligibility

Thousands of older people could be missing out on a ‘gateway’ benefit worth up to £3,300.

Daily Record

People on DWP benefits using Fuel Direct scheme to pay energy bills may be switched to pre-payment meter

The DWP boss has written to Ofgem over concerns about some energy suppliers' responses to changes to Fuel Direct.

Daily Record

DWP council tax tip could save households over £1,500 every year

We've taken a look at how it could work

Nottingham Post

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DWP arresting powers to stop benefit fraud - everything you need to know about the new proposals

Under new plans to tackle fraud, officers will also be able to execute warrants and seize evidence.

Daily Record

New PIP-style benefit transfer update for people due a DWP award review this year

Existing PIP claimants will start to move over to the new benefits system from August 29.

Daily Record

Consultation into new Carer’s Allowance payment set to replace current DWP benefit will close today

When the benefit launches it will allow people who are eligible for support but not yet getting Carer's Allowance from the DWP to claim.

Daily Record

State Pension payment dates are changing for some people this week due to bank holidays

The DWP has confirmed changes to payments due on the Spring and Platinum Jubilee bank holidays.

Daily Record

Calls for struggling Universal Credit claimants to be given £700 emergency cash boost amid cost of living crisis

Former Conservatives leader Iain Duncan Smith has called for benefits to be increased in line with inflation to help Brits struggling amid cost-of-living crisis

Manchester Evening News

Emergency DWP cash boost of £700 proposed from end of June for people on Universal Credit

Three options are being discussed, the other two being increasing work allowances back to their 2015 levels or bringing back a £20 a week uplift

Liverpool Echo

DWP Universal Credit claimants could get £700 emergency cash boost from end of June

The move would mean 4.2 million households would gain an average of £729 a year

Nottingham Post

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Chronicle Live

DWP emergency £700 cash boost proposed from end of June for those on Universal Credit

Other options put forward include bringing back the £20-a-week uplift paid during the pandemic

Nottingham Post

Martin Lewis warns simple DWP State Pension delay could cost recipients £30,000

Many people are not as keen to begin retirement

Glasgow Live

DWP PIP claimants urged to check if they qualify for £5,000 in back payments

People who claim Personal Independence Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions — and even those whose claim was rejected — may be eligible for thousands of pounds in backpay

Daily Record

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Nottingham Post

DWP PIP claimants could get £5,000 in back payments after error

The DWP is reviewing claims made on or after August 21, 2020

Nottingham Post

DWP Universal Credit fraud crackdown allows officers power to make arrests and execute warrants

The plan will save the taxpayer £2 billion

Daily Record

People on PIP may be due up to £5,000 in back payments as part of DWP review

The DWP is reviewing claims made on or after August 21, 2020 including those where PIP was not awarded.

Daily Record

PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits to be paid early due to Spring and Platinum Jubilee bank holidays

DWP benefits and Tax Credits payment dates may change if it falls on June 2 and 3.

Daily Record

Seven types of DWP fraud and the punishment they carry as new ‘civil penalty’ proposed

The current penalty system has not been updated for 10 years.

Daily Record

Legacy benefits timetable for managed migration to Universal Credit not known until DWP completes 'discovery phase'

MPs asked DWP about the planned timeframe for managed migration in areas across the UK.

Glasgow Live

DWP Universal Credit warning as staff given power to arrest claimants

Department for Work and Pensions staff may be given sweeping new powers to arrest claimants and issue fines — as well as have easier access to their bank details

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