State pensioners have been told they can get £916 extra by deferring your pension for an additional year. State pensioners being handed £916 extra thanks to under-appreciated rule State pensioners have the chance to add an extra £916 to their … Read More
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DWP warning to Brits claiming Attendance Allowance as they face losing £434
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to Attendance Allowance claimants about the changes they must report to avoid losing out on the benefit Over a million older Brits are already receiving weekly help with their living … Read More
Consultation on scrapping DWP PIP in favour of more ‘fair and dignified’ payment
There is a new consultation exercise from the Commission on Social Security on a proposal for an Additional Costs Disability Payment. Consultation on scrapping DWP PIP in favour of more ‘fair and dignified’ payment A consultation has been launched exploring … Read More
DWP begins sending out letters to claim back state pension payments
EX-Liberal Democrats pensions minister Sir Steve Webb said these letters do not make clear that repaying the money is voluntary. DWP begins sending out letters to claim back state pension payments The Department for Work and Pensions is sending out … Read More
PIP could be ‘replaced’ as consultation begins on new DWP benefit ACDP
Anyone with experience of the Personal Independence Payment system is invited to have their say. Anyone with experience of the Personal Independence Payment system is invited to have their say. Personal Independence Payment could be “replaced” as a consultation begins … Read More
State pensioners who are stuck on Basic rate being handed free £360 from DWP
Pensioners who get the full basic State Pension will see their payments increase from £169.50 to £176.45 per week. State pensioners who are stuck on Basic rate being handed free £360 from DWP State pensioners on the Basic rate are … Read More
New DWP £1,000 rule could disqualify benefit claimants from driving
Alison McGovern said it would provide an additional “tool in the box” to chase repayments. Alison McGovern said it would provide an additional “tool in the box” to chase repayments. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned benefits … Read More
Single state pensioners face £73,000 reduction in payments
Analysis of Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows single-parent households have an average pension wealth of £24,000 Single state pensioners face £73,000 reduction in payments Single parents face a ‘staggering’ retirement savings shortfall worth £73,000. Analysis of Office for … Read More
DWP announces new bank measures will be rolled out for ‘three benefits only’
The Eligibility Verification Measure (EVM) of the proposed new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will focus on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Employment and Support Allowance. The Eligibility Verification Measure (EVM) of the proposed new Public Authorities (Fraud, … Read More
Thousands of DWP claimants handed extra £354 for having a job
Households claiming the common benefit will get extra money in line with inflation Benefit claimants will receive a financial boost(Image: Getty) It’s one of the most common benefits currently handed out, with millions of people in the UK claiming some … Read More