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Check your bank to see if your DWP Christmas bonus has landed yet - it may have the reference code DWP XB

DWP Christmas bonus paid from today with this five digit code

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.

Pension Credit update as Winter Fuel Payments begin

More than ten million pensioners will miss out on the DWP Winter Fuel Payment compared to previous years.

More than ten million pensioners will miss out on the DWP Winter Fuel Payment compared to previous years.

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DWP issues major Winter Fuel Payment update for 1.3 million pensioners

The DWP has updated its payment amounts for Job Seeker's Allowance for 2025 in the benefit upratings

The DWP has updated its payment amounts for Job Seeker's Allowance for 2025 in the benefit upratings

DWP updates Job Seeker's Allowance payments for 2025 - exact rates confirmed

Eligible households in several postcodes have already qualified for the DWP cold weather payment following the cold snaps this week

Eligible households in several postcodes have already qualified for the DWP cold weather payment following the cold snaps this week

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Brits urged to check eligibility for cost of living payment activated this week

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Universal Credit and PIP warning ahead of payment change next week

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 changes hits new milestone

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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Millions of pensioners face increase in energy bills as Winter Fuel Payments cut

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change

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

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

Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost

The NPC called on the government to “step away from this ill-advised strategy immediately”.

The NPC called on the government to “step away from this ill-advised strategy immediately”.

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State pensioners may 'not survive to see the spring' after vital benefit cut

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Warning for DWP Universal Credit claimants ahead of payment changes this month

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

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Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

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

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

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Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could have payments stopped this summer

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

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions

Around 230,000 people, mainly women, have been underpaid their state pension according to the latest DWP figures

Around 230,000 people, mainly women, have been underpaid their state pension according to the latest DWP figures

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DWP warning to 230,000 pensioners who could be owed more than £12,000

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

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

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Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63, which equates to £1 for every £13 they are due

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63, which equates to £1 for every £13 they are due

Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could see deductions worth £756 a year

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

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

Cost of living crisis

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

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

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Universal Credit warning as 180,000 claimants have benefits stopped

The DWP are sending Migration Notices to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of the switch to Universal Credit

The DWP are sending Migration Notices to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of the switch to Universal Credit

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Three-week warning to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of major change