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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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

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

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

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

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

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

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

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

DWP warning to pensioners as thousands of bank statements checked

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

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

Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

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

Cost of living crisis

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Universal Credit warning as 180,000 claimants have benefits stopped

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants told to act after major change to DWP rules

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Warning to Universal Credit, PIP, and other claimants ahead of DWP change

The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit

The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit

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DWP review warning to those on Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and more

DWP PIP could be worth up to £9,583.60 a year depending on your circumstances

DWP PIP could be worth up to £9,583.60 a year depending on your circumstances

DWP issues update to PIP claimants - how much can you actually claim

DWP Pensions Minister Paul Maynard MP estimated that there were around 187,000 cases of underpayments of state pension

DWP Pensions Minister Paul Maynard MP estimated that there were around 187,000 cases of underpayments of state pension

DWP to pay £5,000 in backpayments to thousands of pensioners - are you owed?

The service from HMRC and the DWP allows people under state pension age to view gaps in their national insurance record

The service from HMRC and the DWP allows people under state pension age to view gaps in their national insurance record

Boost your pension with new online service as deadline approaches

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

Warning to Universal Credit and other benefit claimants over £50 DWP fine

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits

Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits

Expert's pension warning to anyone aged between 60 and 70 who could lose out

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DWP warns Universal Credit claimants they face fines or court over changes

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 warning to 500,000 claimants who must act or lose benefits

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

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

DWP Universal Credit and PIP warning to claimants planning a holiday this year

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

DWP warning to thousands missing out on £3,900 boost - are you eligible

From Monday (April 8) people receiving the state pension will get a 8.5% increase which is worth an extra £900 a year.

From Monday (April 8) people receiving the state pension will get a 8.5% increase which is worth an extra £900 a year.

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State pension and other benefits to increase from today - see how much you'll get

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans to honour the triple-lock on state pensions last year, worth up to £900 a year for pensioners

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans to honour the triple-lock on state pensions last year, worth up to £900 a year for pensioners

Pensioners receive £900 increase - everything you need to know

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment this weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment this weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

Easter warning over DWP Universal Credit and PIP payments

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get

The DWP owes £500m in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK

The DWP owes £500m in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK

More than 80,000 people owed £6,250 after DWP error - are you due money?

It is the third of up to three payments totalling up to £900 paid to eligible households on means-tested benefits over 2023/24

It is the third of up to three payments totalling up to £900 paid to eligible households on means-tested benefits over 2023/24

DWP paying £2.5bill in Cost of Living support for 8mill households from today

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

Cost of living crisis

DWP £299 cost of living payment two-week warning - are you eligible?

The DWP has confirmed benefit will increase very soon

The DWP has confirmed benefit will increase very soon

DWP to pay extra £362 a month to anyone with these health conditions from April

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

Cost of living crisis

The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

Cost of living crisis

The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

The Christmas and New Year bank holidays mean many expecting DWP payments will see the money hit their bank accounts earlier than expected

The Christmas and New Year bank holidays mean many expecting DWP payments will see the money hit their bank accounts earlier than expected

Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas and New Year

Greenock jobcentre

Greenock jobcentre

New figures show more people are working in Inverclyde

The DWP have teamed up with Harry Redknapp to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,900 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Harry Redknapp to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,900 every year

Cost of living crisis

Thousands missing out on support worth £4,200 as deadline approaches

There are several payments being made this December

There are several payments being made this December

Winter Fuel Payment, DWP Xmas bonus and £300 cost of living payment dates

Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 on average next year, after Jeremy Hunt announced a 6.7 per cent rise in benefit payments

Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 on average next year, after Jeremy Hunt announced a 6.7 per cent rise in benefit payments

Autumn Statement

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Universal Credit and benefits increase worth almost £500 announced for millions

Louise McIntosh is yet to be sentenced for defrauding the DWP out of £12,000 in Universal Credit money more than five years ago

Louise McIntosh is yet to be sentenced for defrauding the DWP out of £12,000 in Universal Credit money more than five years ago

Warrant to arrest Greenock Universal Credit fraudster after sentencing no-show

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments begin this month - are you eligible for up to £600?

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

Cost of living crisis

If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £172 per week

Millions of households are due to receive the latest £300 DWP cost of living payment this month

Millions of households are due to receive the latest £300 DWP cost of living payment this month

Cost of living crisis

How to report a missing cost of living payment as millions receive new £300 boost

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive new £300 cost of living payment from today

Louise McIntosh fraudulently obtained £12,000 from the DWP

Louise McIntosh fraudulently obtained £12,000 from the DWP

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Greenock benefits fraudster has repaid 'drop in the ocean' of swindled DWP sum

Ronnie Cowan MP

Ronnie Cowan MP

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Inverclyde's unemployment rate is now lower than the UK figure