Benefits

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Will your benefit payments be affected by the late May bank holiday?

Your benefit payments might be affected by the bank holiday on Monday 27 May. Find out which benefits are affected and if you need to do anything before being paid.

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Those claiming housing benefit only next in line to switch to universal credit

People on housing benefit only are set to start receiving migration letters from next month telling them they need to make a claim for universal credit. Find out what to do if you receive a letter.

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Fears crackdown on benefit fraud could lead to another Post Office Horizon-style scandal

As the government announces plans for a fresh crackdown on benefit fraud, a group of MPs has warned the mass surveillance of tens of millions of people's bank accounts could result in a scandal similar to the one that saw hundreds of innocent subpostmasters jailed.

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Nearly 200,000 benefit claimants forced to look for more work from today

New rules come into force today (13 May) that mean over 180,000 universal credit claimants will have to start looking for more work. Find out if you'll be affected.

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Unpaid carers to get £288 payment

Carer’s Allowance Supplement will be paid to carers in Scotland next month. Find out if you’re eligible

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A third of older benefit claimants failing to move to universal credit

With the government set to make £5bn from people failing to make the switch from legacy benefits to universal credit, find out what you need to do when you receive your migration notice.

Image of a Jobcentre sign. DWP strike action could affect benefit assessments

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DWP strike causing assessment delays

Benefit assessments could take longer to process because of strike action. Find out if you will be affected

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Government should ‘improve people’s health rather than cutting benefits’

A leading academic has criticised government plans for overhauling personal independence payment (PIP). Find out how he believes the government could get more people off disability benefits.

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Planned PIP changes explained

Find out how the government is looking to overhaul personal independence payment (PIP).

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Check if you need to renew your tax credits – don’t miss out!

If you receive a tax credit renewal letter with a red stripe, make sure you take action by 31 July. Find out what you need to do.