8 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment full list of those eligible for up to £300

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed how much pensioners can expect to receive in their Winter Fuel Payment this year - here's everything you need to know

Economics

8 h. ago DWP confirms date state pensioners can claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The winter fuel payment gives between £100 and £300 to people over the State Pension age to help with heating costs

Economics

12 h. ago Motability Scheme and Blue Badge eligibility could be impacted by DWP PIP mobility review

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed eligibility for the mobility part of Personal Independence Payment will be reviewed

Politics

13 h. ago DWP confirms PIP review could impact Motability and Blue Badge entitlements

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed eligibility for the mobility part of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be reviewed alongside the daily living element, as part of the UK Government's welfare reforms

Politics

18 h. ago DWP PIP assessment changes confirmed for new and existing claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the majority of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are being carried out over the phone

Politics

26 h. ago DWP confirms full list of 178 medical conditions that qualify for up to £749 a month payment

The latest government data has revealed the full list of medical conditions eligible for Personal Independence Payments

Economics

31 h. ago Claims for £300 DWP payment will be available from this date

The DWP has confirmed that people over the State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can do so by post from 15 September and over the phone from 15 October

Economics

32 h. ago DWP confirms over 5,000 investigators tackling tax and benefit fraud

DWP is reviewing sample claims of State Pension, PIP and four other benefits for fraud or errors before April.

Economics

34 h. ago New PIP reform plans could impact Blue Badge holders and people on Motability Scheme

A review of the full PIP assessment process will be completed by Autumn next year.

Politics

56 h. ago DWP confirms full list of those who will get £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that over nine million people born before September 22, 1959 will be entitled to receive between £100 and £300 to help with increased heating costs during the winter months.

Economics

60 h. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment amounts due for every pensioner household

Payments of between £100 and £300 will be issued later this year.

Economics

4 d. ago PIP assessment explained as majority of consultations conducted over phone

The DWP has confirmed that the vast majority of assessments are being carried out over the phone, this is what it means for claimants

Politics

4 d. ago DWP winter fuel payment full list as £300 to land in accounts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that between £100-£300 will be paid to retirees who qualify

Economics

4 d. ago DWP confirms cut to six benefits next year as letters sent out

The DWP is in the process of phasing out the benefits which affects millions of people

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5 d. ago DWP confirms plans to change Attendance Allowance for people making a new claim

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

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5 d. ago DWP confirms full list of groups who aren't eligible for winter fuel payment

There are five groups of people who will not get the winter fuel payment

Economics

6 d. ago Government responds to calls for introduction of temporary Blue Badge scheme

The Department for Transport was recently asked if those with a temporary health condition could also be entitled to parking concessions

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6 d. ago Blue Badge update for people with a temporary health condition

Councils have the power to provide ‘locally determined parking concessions within their areas’.

Politics

7 d. ago Anthea Turner joins Queen Elizabeth and David Attenborough in receiving Gold Blue Peter badge

The television presenter, now 64, fronted Blue Peter between 1992 and 1994 and became one of its most memorable faces

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7 d. ago Anthea Turner receives gold Blue Peter badge 31 years after her final episode

Turner said: ‘This is my proudest moment and I won’t forget it.’

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