Benefits

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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.

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HMRC launches new online tool to help millions boost their state pension

HMRC and the DWP have worked together to launch a new online tool to help millions better plan their future

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A proposed overhaul of PIP payments will affect millions and lead to poverty

The government has revealed plans to reform the disability benefits system, with the mentally ill set to lose out. Find out what the changes could mean for you

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Labour confirms commitment to the triple lock

Kier Starmer pledges to protect pensioners’ payments until 2029