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1 week ago | 
chroniclelive.co.uk | Linda Howard Money |Linda Howard |Sonia Sharma
Government officials have outlined when verification and bank account checks will start to prevent benefit fraud across the UK. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will help save the taxpayer £1.5 billion over the next five years.
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1 week ago | 
examinerlive.co.uk | Linda Howard Money |Linda Howard |Tom Kershaw
The State Pension age in the UK is due to increase from 66 to 67 starting next year, with the rise expected to be fully implemented for all men and women across the country by 2028. This planned change to the official retirement age has been on the books since 2014, with a further increase from 67 to 68 scheduled for implementation between 2044 and 2046. The Pensions Act 2014 accelerated the increase in the State Pension age from 66 to 67 by eight years.
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2 weeks ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Lucy John |Linda Howard
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently confirmed it is "committed" to combating fraud and error within the benefits system, including the recovery of debts incurred through Personal Independent Payments (PIP). This comes in response to Conservative MP Sir John Hayes' query about the steps being taken by the DWP to "tackle people fraudulently claiming PIP".
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3 weeks ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Abbie Wightwick |Linda Howard
MPs have lodged written queries with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) after last week's announcement about proposed changes to the welfare system. On March 18, in a statement to Parliament, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, detailed new plans to make Personal Independence Payment (PIP) more sustainable by making it harder to claim, abolish the Work Capability Assessment (WCA), and adjust payment levels in Universal Credit to enhance the Standard Allowance.
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1 month ago | 
dailypost.co.uk | Steve Bagnall |Linda Howard
The Government has announced the timeline for implementing measures to combat benefit fraud, including eligibility verification checks. Earlier this year, a major crackdown on fraud was declared, aimed at reducing losses in the welfare system. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) predicts that the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will save taxpayers £1.5 billion over the next five years.
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1 month ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Sion Morgan |Linda Howard |Ellie Gosley
Millions of elderly individuals on the State Pension are set to see a 4.1% increase in their payments this year, while those receiving working age or disability benefits can expect a 1.7% rise. However, despite the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) implementing the new rates on April 7, most claimants won't see the increased payments until the following month due to most payments being made four-weeks in arrears.
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1 month ago | 
dailypost.co.uk | Linda Howard Money |Linda Howard |Lucy John |Steve Bagnall
The UK Government's plans to revamp the welfare system will involve stricter criteria for claiming personal independence payment (PIP) and an increase in face-to-face assessments, the Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced. Speaking to MPs on Tuesday, the head of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) assured payments would not be frozen or replaced with vouchers. But she did confirm a review of the assessment process is forthcoming.
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1 month ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Lucy John |Linda Howard
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has unveiled plans by the UK Government to overhaul the welfare system, which will see a tightening of criteria for claiming personal independence payment (PIP) and an increase in face-to-face assessments. Speaking to MPs on Tuesday, the head of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) assured that payments would not be frozen or replaced with vouchers, but confirmed a review of the assessment process is on the horizon.
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1 month ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Lucy John |Linda Howard
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new figures showing that the state pension currently provides a regular income for 13 million elderly people across the UK. This benefit is available to those who have reached the eligible retirement age set by the UK Government, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have made at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance (NI) contributions.
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1 month ago | 
stokesentinel.co.uk | Hayley Parker |Paige Ingram |Linda Howard
Major alterations to road tax are due to take effect next month, which could potentially affect Blue Badge holders nationwide. Starting from April 1, the standard rate of road tax for cars registered after April 2017 will see an increase of £5, making it £195 annually. However, the exact amount will differ based on the year of registration and fuel type of your vehicle. Electric vehicles (EVs), which were previously exempt from road tax, will now be subject to it.
