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DWP current call waiting times for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance phone lines

The DWP said it is experiencing higher than forecast call volumes to the PIP and DLA telephony enquiry lines.

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023

Disabled people 'struggle to find work due to lack of support at Jobcentres'

A lack of adequate assistive technology and poor training of Jobcentre Plus staff means people with complex disabilities struggle to use the services, according to a leading charity

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

How to boost State Pension payments before and after you reach retirement age

Simple things to check to make sure you are receiving or due full State Pension entitlement.

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023

DWP and HMRC confirm bank holiday benefit changes

People are being urged to take note of any changes

Liverpool Echo · Apr 27, 2023

DWP issues reminder of benefit payment changes over bank holiday weekend

The first of three bank holidays this month is fast approaching and it will impact when payments are made

Manchester Evening News · Apr 26, 2023

Expert's tips on how to make £301 cost of living payment go further

Budgeting specialist advises just £62 should be spent on treats, with the remaining £240.80 kept for essential bills and savings

Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2023

HMRC tax credit renewal packs: act quickly to avoid losing benefit payments

Households receiving tax credits will be asked to confirm their details to ensure they continue to receive their entitlement. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss out on up to £3,480 a year

The Money Edit · Apr 26, 2023

DWP urged to consider ‘alternative resolution process’ for women affected by State Pension age changes

In July 2021, the Ombudsman ruled that the DWP failed to communicate changes to women born in the 1950s with enough urgency.

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023

DWP issues update on how many £301 cost of living payments have been made so far with millions still to come

The first cost of living payment is arriving in people's bank accounts

Manchester Evening News · Apr 26, 2023

Check for unclaimed benefits or discounts online within minutes to top-up your income before summer

Some 67% of people are worried about the state of their personal finances and ability to cover essential costs.

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023