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The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Closure of DWP Falkirk office 'devastating blow' as jobs at risk

The DWP announced yesterday plans to close 42 offices across the UK.

Daily Record

Some PIP claimants will see changes to the Motability Scheme start this week

A new disability vehicle scheme, similar to the current one, will be introduced for some benefit claimants.

Daily Record

DWP cuts housing crisis fund for Brits to lowest level in a decade

Campaigners have urged the government to reverse the cuts

Liverpool Echo

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People on certain DWP benefits or Tax Credits could qualify for £1,200 bonus

Nearly 11 million people on a low income could be eligible for the unique savings scheme.

Daily Record

Millions now eligible for up to £596 a month after DWP rule change

You could be missing out on huge payments if you're earning a certain amount of money

Wales Online

Ex-DWP offices to become 160 homes and Cold War nuclear bunker brought back into use

The plans received zero objections, Bristol city councillors told

Bristol Post

DWP to close 42 UK offices putting 'thousands of jobs' at risk

Dozens of offices are set to close - including one in Manchester

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DWP Universal Credit warning issued as payment dates set to change next month

People who claim Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions have been informed that they may see a change to their payment in April as a result of the Easter weekend

Glasgow Live

DWP offices earmarked for closure - with thousands of jobs at risk

A trade union has warned that 42 sites are set to close - eight of which are in Scotland

Insider UK

DWP slashes housing crisis fund for poor Brits to lowest level in a decade

The budget for Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) will be £100m in 2022/23 - a cut of nearly 30% on the year before despite soaring inflation and energy bills

Daily Mirror

DWP set to close offices in Scotland and UK putting 'thousands' of jobs at risk

The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed that it is set to shut offices across the UK, including ones in Scotland, which will leave thousands of jobs at risk

Glasgow Live

DWP set to close 42 UK offices - including three in North East - with 'thousands' of jobs at risk

'Thousands of jobs are at risk' as MPs hit out with many of the closures occurring in key parts of northern England

Chronicle Live

Five local DWP offices among 42 to close across UK with 'thousands' of jobs at risk

Opposition MPs have criticised the plans

Liverpool Echo

DWP set to close dozens of offices across UK including locations in Scotland with 'thousands' of jobs at risk

The DWP plans to close 42 offices with 1,300 employees facing the prospect of moving to an alternative location.

Daily Record

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The Independent UK

DWP job cuts mean workers are being ‘abandoned’, says union

Around 3,000 jobs within the Department for Work and Pensions could be at risk from plans to close offices, MPs heard.

The Independent UK

DWP to close 42 UK offices putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk

Minister says he will ‘see what opportunities there are within DWP’ for affected staff

Birmingham Post

Full list of DWP offices earmarked for closure which could put thousands of jobs at risk

More than 40 DWP centres have been tipped for closure, according to a union

Edinburgh Live

DWP trials new online PIP application service and it may soon launch in Scotland

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is launching a new online application service for PIP claimants, meaning parts of their claim will be done on an IT platform

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Wales Online

DWP: '1,000 jobs at risk' under plans to close offices across UK

Also reports offices in 'high economic deprivation areas' could close

Daily Mirror

DWP set to close 41 UK offices with 'thousands' of jobs at risk - full list

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to close dozens of offices, and workers were summoned to a briefing this morning as 1,300 face having no nearby alternative office to move jobs

Daily Record

DWP and HMRC payments may be early for some people next month due to Easter bank holidays

Tax Credits and Child Benefit changes have already been confirmed.

Daily Record

DWP launches trial of new online PIP application service - but only for some claimants

The six-month trial will cover the PIP claim and questionnaire forms using a new IT platform.

The Independent UK

Inquiry call over ‘jobs advertised below minimum wage’ on DWP website

Minister Greg Hands said the Government takes the enforcement of the national minimum wage ‘incredibly seriously’.

Bristol Post

DWP: The 20 Pip conditions getting people up to £608 a month in benefit payments

Check out which illnesses could make you eligible for the personal independence payment

Edinburgh Live

DWP Housing Benefit and ESA claimants could be due thousands of pounds after error

Housing Benefit and Employment Support Allowance claimants could be due thousands of pounds from the Department for Work and Pensions as the result of a mistake they made

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