Benefits

Benefits

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Benefits error means ESA claimants ‘missing out’ when moving to universal credit

Have you been affected?

Beware of the cost of living allowance issue notice – it’s a scam!

The new scam is targeting pensioners and their families

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Independent review for carer’s allowance overpayments

What happened, and how can we stop it happening again?

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Fraud investigators given power to take money directly from bank accounts

Cracking down on ‘outdated’ rules

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Scrapping two-child cap could be ‘good for economy’

Research shows wider perks

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Mental health patients could get visits from job coaches

Are you getting all the financial help you’re entitled to?

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44% of over 65s worried about health after losing winter fuel payment

Many plan to change their habits to stay warm

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‘No plans’ for DWP to reply to Tory govt PIP reform proposals

Consultation received over 16,000 responses

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Millions of universal credit claims to be reviewed

Your payments could change.

The reality of debt and benefits revealed

DWP research released amid universal credit roll-out