42 h. ago Man 'ignored' symptom and was then told he 'wouldn't make Christmas'

Martin O'Connell sought help after it happened again

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44 h. ago 'I ignored arm symptom at first before being told I might not make Christmas'

Martin O'Connell initially didn't think anything of it

Politics

67 h. ago DWP claimants told 'don't ignore letter' or your payments could stop

The DWP has issued a warning to benefit claimants - with a minister saying responding is 'crucial'

Politics

3 d. ago DWP timeline for PIP eligibility changes for new and existing claimants

PIP reforms have been put on hold until a comprehensive review of the benefit has been completed.

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4 d. ago DWP rules mean some benefits claimants need to report their overseas trips

Recipients of one well-known benefit must inform the authorities of any relevant changes in their circumstances

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5 d. ago DWP confirms key reasons for PIP review for new and existing claimants

The daily living and mobility components will be under review, but there are no plans to means-test the benefit.

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6 d. ago Benefits claimants eligible for DWP Christmas Bonus unchanged Since 1972

The DWP is set to issue a 10 Christmas bonus to millions of pensioners and benefit claimants in the first week of December and it hasn't changed since the scheme was launched in 1972

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7 d. ago HMRC writes letter to thousands of benefit claimants as payments end

The tax body is writing to 60,000 people

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7 d. ago DWP statement over claimants losing access to bank accounts in anti

Investigators will also be able to directly take funds from people's bank accounts

Economics

9 d. ago Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance claimants could get DWP bonus

The DWP 'Christmas Bonus' is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits

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9 d. ago Universal Credit claimants warned of DWP fraud crackdown on three key loss areas

The DWP has confirmed a new campaign to tackle Universal Credit fraud will begin at the end of January, 2026. The crackdown will focus on living circumstances, self-employment, and savings

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1 week ago Government explains exact Winter Fuel Payment amount as some pensioners only eligible for £100

Those eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment will receive a letter telling them how much they are set to get

Economics

2 w. ago DWP can slash Universal Credit payments by up to 15% in 'exceptional circumstances'

The DWP has issued a warning to Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants

Politics

2 w. ago What to do if you don’t receive Winter Fuel Payment or letter this month

Around nine million households can expect to receive money from the Winter Fuel Payment scheme

Politics

2 w. ago Inside Chelsea's emergency team meeting after Enzo Maresca left blindsided

REVEALED: Chelsea players were told by Enzo Maresca to ignore everything he'd said in the build-up to the Sunderland match in a last-minute emergency team meeting

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2 w. ago DWP to review some State Pension, PIP and other benefit claims for errors before next April

DWP data shows £9.5 billion was overpaid to claimants during the last financial year.

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2 w. ago DWP claimants could be 'wrongly identified' for bank account deductions

Investigators will also be able to request benefit claimants' bank account details

Economics

2 w. ago DWP alert over funds 'incorrectly deducted' from claimants' bank accounts

Officials will also be able to view people's bank statements

Economics

2 w. ago Millions of pensioners due DWP letter with crucial winter payment details

Pensioners in England and Wales will find out exactly how much they will receive from this year's Winter Fuel Payment.

Economics

2 w. ago New DWP update for people on PIP reporting a change in circumstances

The update is also important for anyone making a new claim for PIP or with a general query about their claim.

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