DWP

Rachel Reeves delivers the Budget

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Labour to 'crack down' on benefit fraud with access to claimants' bank accounts

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment

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DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

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DWP issues six-month Universal Credit warning to thousands urged to act

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

A Freedom of Information (FOI) has found that pensioners could be owed more than £100,000 from the DWP.

A Freedom of Information (FOI) has found that pensioners could be owed more than £100,000 from the DWP.

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Thousands of pensioners could be owed more than £100,000 in DWP error

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

The Work and Pensions Secretary previously announced that the Government will publish a White Paper that builds on Labour’s approach to get people working

The Work and Pensions Secretary previously announced that the Government will publish a White Paper that builds on Labour’s approach to get people working

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DWP told to focus on work, not welfare, by Labour Work and Pensions Secretary

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

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DWP warning to pensioners as thousands of bank statements checked

The regulator is looking at whether the DWP failed to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people with learning disabilities or long-term mental health conditions

The regulator is looking at whether the DWP failed to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people with learning disabilities or long-term mental health conditions

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Equality regulator investigating DWP over treatment of disabled benefits claimants

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

Keir Starmer has been urged to end the two-child benefit cap

Keir Starmer has been urged to end the two-child benefit cap

Archbishop of Canterbury

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Archbishop of Canterbury urges Keir Starmer to scrap two-child benefit cap

Keir Starmer pictured at a campaign event in Essex today

Keir Starmer pictured at a campaign event in Essex today

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Keir Starmer gains from 'one rule for him' pension but ignores Waspi women, MP says

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants warned about major new change to rules

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reforms were first consulted in 2023

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reforms were first consulted in 2023

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Disability activist wins permission to take DWP to court over 'disingenuous' changes

The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5000 and £20,000

The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5000 and £20,000

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DWP faces backlash as 35k benefit claimants ordered to pay back up to £20,000

MPs have expressed 'deep concern' the move could replicate the Post Office scandal where innocent people suffered wrongful prosecutions

MPs have expressed 'deep concern' the move could replicate the Post Office scandal where innocent people suffered wrongful prosecutions

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DWP warned over 'intrusive' plans to snoop on bank accounts

A GMB flag held by a protestor

A GMB flag held by a protestor

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More than 1000 job centre security guards to go on strike next month

Rishi Sunak has been criticised after announcing that the Conservatives would keep the two-child benefit cap if they win the next election

Rishi Sunak has been criticised after announcing that the Conservatives would keep the two-child benefit cap if they win the next election

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'Moral disgrace': Scottish Greens react to PM's pledge to keep two-child benefit cap

The Scottish Government has responded to Rishi Sunak's announcement of plans to change the welfare system

The Scottish Government has responded to Rishi Sunak's announcement of plans to change the welfare system

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Scottish Government responds to Rishi Sunak's 'heartless' proposals for benefits

Rishi Sunak gave a speech on Friday where he announced the Government would be cracking down on benefits fraud

Rishi Sunak gave a speech on Friday where he announced the Government would be cracking down on benefits fraud

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Rishi Sunak announces plans to 'end sick-note culture' with disability benefits

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

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DWP sending 'do not ignore' letters to claimants who could lose benefits

The new disability payment is set to be rolled out across the entirety of Scotland by the end of 2025

The new disability payment is set to be rolled out across the entirety of Scotland by the end of 2025

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New pension age disability payment to be piloted in five Scottish council areas

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

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DWP Universal Credit payments increase this week - what you will get

WASPI protesters pictured in Glasgow

WASPI protesters pictured in Glasgow

Department for Work and Pensions

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DWP minister refuses to commit to compensation for WASPI women

SNP Westminster group leader Stephen Flynn has called on both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to commit to compensation for Waspi women

SNP Westminster group leader Stephen Flynn has called on both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to commit to compensation for Waspi women

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Stephen Flynn challenges Labour and Tories on WASPI women – read the full letter

Jeremy Hunt has refused to commit to compensation for WASPI women

Jeremy Hunt has refused to commit to compensation for WASPI women

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Jeremy Hunt refuses to commit to compensation for Waspi women

Anas Sarwar's party have received instructions from the UK leadership not to commit to compensating WASPI women

Anas Sarwar's party have received instructions from the UK leadership not to commit to compensating WASPI women

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Scottish Labour overruled by UK leadership on supporting WASPI women

New data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) found that almost 30k Scots have had their benefits capped

New data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) found that almost 30k Scots have had their benefits capped

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New data reveals tens of thousands of Scots have had benefits capped

The DWP owes £500m in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK

The DWP owes £500m in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK

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More than 80,000 people owed £6250 after DWP error - are you due money?

The DWP has confirmed benefit will increase very soon

The DWP has confirmed benefit will increase very soon

DWP to pay extra £362 a month to anyone with these health conditions from April

Rishi Sunak wants to cut the benefits bill to pay for tax cuts

Rishi Sunak wants to cut the benefits bill to pay for tax cuts

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Tories plot fresh crackdown on benefit claimants to fund tax cuts

Payments will be made across the UK by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between February 6 and 22

Payments will be made across the UK by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between February 6 and 22

Cost of living crisis

Final DWP £299 cost of living payment to be paid out - are you eligible?

Labour candidate Kirsteen Sullivan pictured speaking at a meeting of West Lothian Council

Labour candidate Kirsteen Sullivan pictured speaking at a meeting of West Lothian Council

Conservative Party

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Scottish Labour MP hopeful REFUSED to back Keir Starmer rape clause challenge

Figures provided by the DWP show more than a hundred suicide and self-harm incidents have been recorded at Jobcentres and other providers since 2014

Figures provided by the DWP show more than a hundred suicide and self-harm incidents have been recorded at Jobcentres and other providers since 2014

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New figures expose suicides recorded at Jobcentres and benefit offices

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been criticised by the SNP for failing to make any public visits to Scotland in 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been criticised by the SNP for failing to make any public visits to Scotland in 2023

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'Have the guts to face Scotland': Top Tory ministers fail to visit for an entire year

Privacy campaigners are raising concerns over the plan for DWP to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts

Privacy campaigners are raising concerns over the plan for DWP to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts

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'An invasion of privacy': Campaigners attack DWP bank account ‘spying plans’

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

Cost of living crisis

The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

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Changes to DWP benefits payment dates over Christmas and New Year revealed

The DWP will have access to people's bank accounts

The DWP will have access to people's bank accounts

Conservative Party

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Richard Murphy: How the DWP gave itself unprecedented power to spy on UK citizens

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has quietly axed the role of minister for disabled people

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has quietly axed the role of minister for disabled people

Conservative Party

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Experts condemn UK Government's 'unacceptable' axing of disabled minister

Households have until Sunday, December 10, to apply

Households have until Sunday, December 10, to apply

Cost of living crisis

Scots urged not to miss out on £300 cost of living payment as deadline looms

There are several payments being made this December

There are several payments being made this December

Winter Fuel Payment, DWP Xmas bonus and £300 cost of living payment explained

Shirley-Anne Somerville has written to the DWP

Shirley-Anne Somerville has written to the DWP

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Scottish minister writes to UK Government over 'concerning' benefits rules change

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Autumn Statement

Martin Lewis reacts as Universal Credit £470 increase announced

Jeremy Hunt will announce the Autumn Statement on Wednesday

Jeremy Hunt will announce the Autumn Statement on Wednesday

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Autumn Statement to push benefit claimants into work under new rules

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street

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UK Government to cut benefits for unemployed who are fit for work

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce the change later this month

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce the change later this month

Conservative Party

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Tories plan to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in 'fraud' crackdown

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments begin this month - are you eligible for up to £600?

Advice Direct Scotland urged people to report any suspected scams

Advice Direct Scotland urged people to report any suspected scams

Cost of living crisis

DWP £300 cost of living payment - Scots urged to be alert to scams

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

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Are you eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment support

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits in October

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits in October

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Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment this month - are you eligible?