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Thousands more pensioners are set to have their payments cut

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DWP announces another £300 Winter Fuel Payment bombshell for pensioners

Government figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that 318,834 claimants had their benefits stopped

Government figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that 318,834 claimants had their benefits stopped

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Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

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Benefit payments set to increase including Universal Credit, PIP & Child Benefit

PIP offers vital support for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to help with additional costs

PIP offers vital support for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to help with additional costs

DWP PIP eligibility and claim help tool launched by charity Turn2us

Pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits are among the millions in line for a cash boost from the DWP

Pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits are among the millions in line for a cash boost from the DWP

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Code to spot bonus cash for millions on Universal Credit, PIP & more before Christmas

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

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Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments set to increase - see how much you could get

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid in December. Don't spend it all at once.

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid in December. Don't spend it all at once.

Department for Work and Pensions

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DWP Christmas bonus to be paid to people on these benefits next month

Cold Weather Payment scheme launches for winter today

Cold Weather Payment scheme launches for winter today

Cold Weather Payments

DWP Cold Weather Payments launch for winter from today - are you eligible?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will crack down on fraud in the UK’s welfare system, as part of reforms to ensure welfare spending is “more sustainable”

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will crack down on fraud in the UK’s welfare system, as part of reforms to ensure welfare spending is “more sustainable”

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DWP to get direct access to bank accounts under new powers, Chancellor reveals

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

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Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

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Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

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DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

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DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

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DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

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How much DWP Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits could rise by next year

The DWP have been handed controversial new powers

The DWP have been handed controversial new powers

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DWP handed powers to check bank accounts of people who claim benefits

From this winter, only people on pension credit or certain other benefits will receive the winter fuel payments

From this winter, only people on pension credit or certain other benefits will receive the winter fuel payments

Calls for watchdog to investigate cuts to DWP Winter Fuel Payment

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

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

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Government update on Winter Fuel Payment cuts as legal bid to overturn launched

The annual Winter Fuel Payment of between £100 and £300 was introduced in 1997 to help eligible pensioners meet the costs of heating their homes

The annual Winter Fuel Payment of between £100 and £300 was introduced in 1997 to help eligible pensioners meet the costs of heating their homes

Winter Fuel Payment warning as pensioners face 'sky high energy prices'

The Government’s Household Support Fund will help struggling families with the costs of essentials this winter by providing an extra £24m

The Government’s Household Support Fund will help struggling families with the costs of essentials this winter by providing an extra £24m

North East homes to get help from £24m DWP Household Support Fund this winter

The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to share data that may help identify benefit fraud

The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to share data that may help identify benefit fraud

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DWP to get powers to check bank accounts under new benefits policy

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

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Universal Credit warning as claimants could miss out on £756 a year

After asking officers to recalculate the amount, the DWP then said he owed even more

After asking officers to recalculate the amount, the DWP then said he owed even more

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DWP order man who cares for disabled wife to pay £9000 back over 25 years

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

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Millions of pensioners will receive DWP bonus payment before Christmas

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 PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit

The Prime Minister and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have insisted the Winter Fuel Payment decision was necessary to help address a £22 billion “black hole”

The Prime Minister and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have insisted the Winter Fuel Payment decision was necessary to help address a £22 billion “black hole”

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Starmer faces fresh attacks over 'extremely foolish' Winter Fuel Payment change

Greg Jackson also said the Government should bring in regional pricing on energy bills

Greg Jackson also said the Government should bring in regional pricing on energy bills

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Energy boss calls for cash support for pensioners losing Winter Fuel Payments

Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)

Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)

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Calls for the DWP Christmas bonus to be boosted to more than £100

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

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

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Pensions minister on plans to link Winter Fuel Payments to Council Tax bands

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

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

Cost of living crisis

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£449 warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment and price cap changes hit

This winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

This winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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'Deeply challenging' winter ahead for millions as Winter Fuel Payment cut

Ricky Adam Moore, 36, of Hall Lane Estate, Willington, dishonestly failed to notify the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Ricky Adam Moore, 36, of Hall Lane Estate, Willington, dishonestly failed to notify the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

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County Durham man falsely claimed DWP Universal Credit and used money for hotel stays

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

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

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Government says it will not ‘water down’ winter fuel payment cuts

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

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Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

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New full state pension payments to increase by £460 in April

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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When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

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

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How much will your state pension increase by next year?

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

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Winter Fuel Payment warning as many pensioners below poverty line will miss out

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

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Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP warning to thousands of pensioners missing out on £3,900 boost - how to apply

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

Department for Work and Pensions

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DWP reveals 880,000 pensioners missing out on £3,900 a year - are you one?

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

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Thousands of people ‘only receiving fraction of full state pension’

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

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures

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.

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

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.

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

Generally, eligible people will receive a letter in October or November informing them of how much they will receive.

Generally, eligible people will receive a letter in October or November informing them of how much they will receive.

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1 million pensioners to receive positive update on DWP £300 Winter Fuel payment

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit

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

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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone