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DWP rejects claims over three million families set to lose money under new PIP

1 day ago | express.co.uk | Linda Howard |Rory Poulter

DWP payment dates for universal credit, PIP, and other benefitsSecretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall has dismissed suggestions that the planned reforms to disability benefits will cause 3.2 million families to face cuts.
Early State Pension access plan for older disabled people campaign update

2 days ago | express.co.uk | Linda Howard |Lauren Haughey

Early State Pension access plan for older disabled people campaign updateA new online petition is calling for the UK Government to alter its State Pension eligibility rules. An online petition is calling on the UK Government to change the State Pension payment rules (Image: MoMo Productions via Getty Images)A petition has been launched online calling on the UK Government to grant early access to State Pensions for older people on disability benefits.
DWP introduces new measures to prevent people fraudulently claiming PIP

3 days ago | express.co.uk | Linda Howard |Rory Poulter

DWP introduces new measures to prevent people fraudulently claiming PIP payments The DWP has announced new measures to stop people fraudulently claiming Personal Independent Payments - and it's not the only benefit that will be affected DWP payment dates for universal credit, PIP, and other benefits The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has affirmed its commitment to combating fraud and error within the benefits system, including the recovery of debts generated by Personal Independent...
PIP warning as changes could stop payments or trigger debt

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Samantha Leathers |Linda Howard

PIP receipients warned changes that could stop payments and trigger debtsPayments could be paused, increased or end altogether Not reporting certain changes could stop your benefit or even put you in debt with the DWP (Image: GETTY)People receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) have been warned to inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as soon as possible when certain changes happen in their lives.
DWP urged to loosen Carer's Allowance rule that triggers £4,330 debt

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Samantha Leathers |Linda Howard

DWP urged to loosen Carer's Allowance rule that triggers £4,330 debt for claimantsAn independent review could change the working landscape for carers Carers receiving the benefit face steep consequences if they get too much money elsewhere (Image: GETTY)Carer's Allowance provides £83.30 per week from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), with carers additionally permitted to earn up to £196 a week elsewhere before jeopardising their entitlement.
State Pension update as demands lodged to get £22k for all 'for a decent life'

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Rory Poulter |Linda Howard

State Pension update as demands lodged to get £22,000 for all 'for a decent life'The proposal suggests that all pensioners should receive £427.35 weekly Silver Voices call for tax on state pension to be scrappedThouands have backed plans in an online petition calling on the UK Government to raise the New State Pension from £11,502 annually to £22,000.
All the ountries in Europe you can park for free with a Blue Badge

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Fiona Callingham |Linda Howard

Full list of nearly 30 countries in Europe you can park for free with a Blue BadgeYou may not realise that your disabled parking permit is also eligible for use in many locations abroad.
453,000 Brits to miss out on getting £470 pension rise - check if you're hit

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Toby Codd |Linda Howard

DWP: 453k Brits to miss out on getting £470 pension rise - check if you're hitThey will not get the new £921 payment every four weeks despite qualifying. Share Article Bookmark Some pensioners will not qualify for the increase in payments (Image: Getty)Almost half a million Brits are set to miss out on the latest state pension increase despite having paid the necessary amount of National Insurance Contributions.
DWP 'working hard' as it issues update on Pension Credit processing times

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Linda Howard |Lauren Haughey

People making a new claim for Pension Credit could have an award decision by the end of July. (Image: Vladimir Vladimirov via Getty Images)The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared that 78% of new Pension Credit claims are being processed within the targeted 50 working day timescale. Pensions Minister Torsten Bell says the DWP is 'working hard to meet its published timeliness standard of processing claims and reduce Pension Credit processing times'.
DWP Child Benefit alert as ex-DWP employee urges all parents to claim

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Linda Howard |Dan Taylor

Parents have been told to put a claim in for Child Benefit (Image: Maskot via Getty Images)A former Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staffer with 42 years of experience in handling State Pensions and benefits has issued an alert to all parents. She says it is vital for everyone with a child to claim Child Benefit, even if you're not eligible for the cash part from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).