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People in Scotland with one of these 21 health conditions could be due up to £627 each month

Around 329,334 people in Scotland were claiming PIP in October of last year with over two million in England also claiming for it. Meanwhile in Wales, over 200,000 people also claimed the benefit with a total of 3,166,864 claimants in the UK.

Glasgow Live

DWP admits state pension error affecting Universal Credit claimants 'STILL not fixed'

Lost National Insurance credits can mean people could get less state pension when they retire or they could waste money buying top-ups they don't need

Daily Mirror

People finding it difficult to pay bills this month urged to seek free advice from charity

We also have a guide on how to ask your energy provider for help if you are struggling to pay heating bills.

Daily Record

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New petition calls for people on certain benefits not to lose payments for living with partner

The petition argues that benefit rules mean that disabled people have to choose either ‘happiness or financial independence’.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis fan's £28,000 state pension boost by following simple advice

The financial expert's tip on National Insurance contribution top ups helped a man with his state pension and gave him a major cash boost

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis gives one-month warning to savers who could earn fortune

You will need to act fast

Nottingham Post

New call for debate to give Waspi women affected by State Pension age change 'justice they deserve'

DWP has also been accused of ‘incompetence’ for sending out letters in January with incorrect information about the State Pension age.

Daily Record

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DWP Universal Credit could be increased by £25 a week under new plan

MPs have called on the DWP to uplift benefits

Liverpool Echo

All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in March

More state support will be paid out as millions continue to struggle

The Independent UK

State Pension payments of up to £203 each week for nearly 3m older people from next month

All the increases to weekly and monthly payment rates for those on the Basic and New State Pension.

Daily Record

DWP: 6 changes in circumstances PIP claimants don't need to report and those you do

Successful PIP claimants could receive between £24.45 and £156.90 every week

Nottingham Post

Parents on universal credit may be allowed to claim more for childcare

Increase expected in spring budget, which could also mandate upfront childcare payments from DWP

The Guardian - UK

DWP says time to check whether you are eligible to receive benefit worth £3,500

People of State Pension age on low incomes can apply - and 11,000 older people are set to get letters telling them about it

Nottingham Post

Calls grow for a 'social tariff' to help low-income families afford energy bills

Citizens Advice joins Ofgem and Martin Lewis to pressure Government to introduce cheaper energy for fuel poor households

Chronicle Live

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Belfast Live

DWP rejects call to make all Cost of Living Payments on April 1

The first Cost of Living Payment is set to be made during the Spring

Daily Record

Nearly half a million people of State Pension age claiming PIP worth up to £627 each month

A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment made before reaching retirement age will continue.

Daily Record

People with savings urged to make most of tax allowances before changes in new financial year

Changes to personal tax allowances mean that more savers will be liable for tax on their investments.

Daily Record

Finance expert warns some working people could end up paying more tax from April

The freeze on income tax thresholds could see high-earners paying more tax on their salary.

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Nottingham Post

DWP confirms state pension age review will determine if current retirement rules ‘remain appropriate’

“We certainly take into account issues such as pensioner poverty"

Chronicle Live

State Pension rise for millions in April may see people having to pay tax on income

While the increase in State Pension payments will help offset the costs of living, it also means more older people may have to pay tax - here's why

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis warns low energy users will still suffer even if £500 hike is axed

Money Saving Expert says he is now '90% sure' the Energy Price Guarantee rise will not go ahead amid fears for struggling families

Daily Record

DWP shares full list of jobcentres taking part in new Universal Credit pilot scheme due to rule change

Thirteen jobcentres in Scotland are taking part in the pilot scheme including Glasgow, Paisley and Renfrew.

Manchester Evening News

When will DWP benefits including Universal Credit, PIP and state pension go up?

A wide variety of benefit payments will receive an increase in the coming weeks

Nottingham Post

ITV Good Morning Britain's Andi Peters: 'I'm trying my hardest to hide it!' after Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley quizzing

The presenter was quizzed on the show

Daily Record

DWP urged to consider providing dedicated financial help for people on a low income living alone

Using an online benefits calculator is the quickest way to check for unclaimed financial support.

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