35 h. ago DWP benefit claimants to be hit by increased charge starting from today

The increase will affect people claiming benefits including Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, and Jobseeker's Allowance

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61 h. ago DWP shares update on new powers to snoop on benefit claimant bank accounts

One of these new powers - and it's most controversial - will give the DWP access to bank accounts of those suspected of having more money than they say and to recover benefit debts.

Economics

1 week ago PIP claimants won't see new benefit payment rates this month in DWP delay

DWP benefit payments - including Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - were hiked by 1.7% on April 7. However, most claimants will have to wait until May before they receive the full amount of higher payments

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2 w. ago PIP claimants with these four conditions 'to keep benefit, says DWP assessor

The tightening of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rules is estimated to cut 400,000 Brits from the scheme when they take effect in November next year

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2 w. ago PIP claimants with these 'four conditions will keep benefit', DWP assessor says

EXCLUSIVE: Disability benefits expert James Merrell, who helps claimants through the PIP process, told the Daily Star what groups are likely to keep the the benefit and which are likely to lose it

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2 w. ago DWP wants to know exactly what PIP claimants are spending their benefit cash on

The DWP is to carry out research into the disability-related expenses that PIP is designed to cover - but campaigners have warned the current payments do not meet the costs

Economics

2 w. ago Delay to Universal Credit rise for millions of DWP benefit claimants

Because of the way Universal Credit is paid, most people will not see the higher payment rates reflected in their benefit payments until up to two months later

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2 w. ago Warning Ryanair could cut even more flights to popular holiday destination

Ryanair has hit out as Aena increasing charges every year

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2 w. ago Ryanair could cut even more flights to Spain next year, CEO warns

Ryanair has hit out as Aena increasing charges every year

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last month DWP rules means Universal Credit claimants will see delays to benefit rises

Universal Credit and other benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance, are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7 - with state pension payments rising by 4.1%

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