9 h. ago New DWP steps to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP worth up to £749

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.

Economics

10 h. ago People on PIP or ADP may be able to boost monthly payments by up to £633

If the impact of your condition has changed you may be eligible for extra financial help.

Economics

10 h. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes start in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

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

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

Politics

61 h. ago New Motability Scheme update for people on PIP, ADP and other disability benefits

Around 815,000 people across the UK are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.

Politics

3 d. ago People on PIP never need to report any of these changes to the DWP

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP or see payments paused.

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3 d. ago DWP’s new fraud powers explained as claimants warned what to expect

The government is cracking down on benefit fraud by providing the Department for Work and Pensions with new investigatory powers

Events

3 d. ago DWP could be given increased powers to investigate fraud amid crackdown

Benefit claimants suspected of making fraudulent claims could face new DWP investigatory powers next year

Events

4 d. ago New Motability Scheme update for people on PIP and ADP due this week

Around 815,000 people across the UK are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.

Politics

4 d. ago New PIP update for people in Scotland still receiving DWP payments

Nearly half a million claimants are getting up to £749 every month through Adult Disability Payment.

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8 d. ago People on PIP and ADP advised of new Motability scheme update due in days

The scheme helps people with disabilities get a new car

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9 d. ago Britain crippled by anxiety: Record numbers are claiming disability benefits for being anxious, with 250 people handed the benefit every day under Labour

Almost 650,000 people were claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for anxiety and mood disorders in July, according to new research.

Politics

9 d. ago DWP to investigate anyone suspected of benefit fraud in crackdown

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to anyone who is suspected of committing benefit fraud - and it could see you visited at home

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9 d. ago Tulsi Gabbard’s error severely hampered Trump admin’s investigation into John Brennan, report says

Director of National Intelligence accused of scoring ‘own goal’ by revoking security clearances of ex-officials now required as witnesses in 2017 ‘coup’ probe

Politics

9 d. ago People on PIP must report certain changes or DWP monthly payments of up to £749 could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

Economics

9 d. ago People on PIP could see payments rise to nearly £200 every week from April

The September CPI figure published in mid-October will determine the annual uprating for DWP disability benefits.

Economics

9 d. ago More than 400,000 PIP claimants may be missing out on full benefit payments

The DWP has published its latest Fraud and Error in the Benefit System report, which shows the number of people who are under-claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Events

1 week ago DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

Politics

1 week ago New Motability Scheme update for people on PIP and ADP due next week

Around 815,000 people across the UK are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Kafkaesque’: teacher in Birmingham fights to clear his name after identity fraud

Michael Bene is repaying £763 ‘advance’ despite evidence he did not attend face-to-face verification interviewA special needs teacher has spent almost a year trying to clear his name after a fraudulent universal credit claim was made using his identity, which has left him on the hook for hundreds of pounds in repayments.The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has refused to acknowledge the fraud, even though Michael Bene has supplied evidence he was in the Scottish Highlands when the claimant attended a face-to-face verification interview in Cheshire. Continue reading...

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