DWP benefits older Brits can claim which will boost finances by nearly £10,000 a year
Over the last few years, more and more pensioners have been pushed into poverty, with many of them just about living on the breadline and with the cost of living rising again in April, many more may n
People on DWP benefits 'giving up making claims' after Liz Kendall comments
Turn2us, an anti-poverty charity, has criticised Liz Kendall for saying that some people claiming disability or sickness benefits are “taking the mickey”. Shelley Hopkinson, its head of policy and influencing, has spoken out on Friday.
Thousands of DWP benefit claimants could get compensation after court battle
As many as 13,000 benefit claimants could be entitled to thousands of pounds in compensation as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) settles a major court claim. Over 200 claimants were awarded between £200 and £3,000 in damages for losing out on income after being moved on to universal credit.
DWP confirms huge benefit shakeup after people lose out on £217
He further stated: "It is not acceptable, we have a major problem and we are taking the powers needed to act." This statement follows reports that "welfare fraudsters cheated the taxpayer out of £7 billion last year" - or roughly £217 per taxpaying individual.
Some on benefits are 'taking mickey', DWP minister says
The work and pensions minister says the welfare system needs reforming to encourage young people to work if they can.
DWP minister slams benefit claimants for 'taking the mickey' as Labour plots overhaul to disability payments
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has claimed some benefit claimants are "taking the mickey" while outlining reforms to the welfare state, whilst acknowledging that most people on disability benefits want to work.
DWP chief blasts 'people taking the mickey' over benefits - and 'we have to end that'
W ork and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has hit out at people 'taking the mickey' over benefits. The claim comes in light of a report from the Department of Work and Pensions (DW
DWP axing benefit in 13 areas from next month - with new payment replacing it
Pension Age Disability Payment is replacing Attendance Allowance in Scotland - it is worth between £72.65 and £108.55 a week ...
DWP to confirm disability benefit changes within weeks
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is poised to outline its plans for changes to health and disability in an upcoming ...
DWP paying £812 payments directly into bank accounts on TOP of benefits
For those on benefits, a Budgeting Loan could provide some relief for those finding it hard to meet necessary expenses, the ...
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DWP benefits to increase in April: Full details on Universal Credit, State Pension and more
From April 2025, a rise in benefits including Child Benefit and Universal Credit will come into effect. Here is a full list ...
DWP benefits worth up to £9,540 available for certain Brits
The DWP has confirmed that millions of people over the State Pension age could be eligible for two separate benefits ...
DWP's new message to people with back, joint and muscle health conditions
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
DWP 'to confirm health and disability benefit changes' in coming weeks
Addressing Wrigley's enquiry, the DWP Minister stated: "We are working to develop proposals for health and disability reform ...