8 h. ago Urgent DWP warning for State Pension and benefit recipients about text message scam

DWP has issued a fresh warning to the 23.7 million people across Great Britain who get benefits such as the State Pension, Universal Credit, PIP and Jobseeker's Allowance

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22 h. ago Millions of Brits 'face working until 74' in State Pension triple lock warning

The State Pension age may have to increase to 74 to keep up with government funding promises

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25 h. ago DWP issues new Winter Fuel Payment claims warning to all pensioners

Around nine million pensioners will receive between £100 and £300 to help with winter energy bills.

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25 h. ago DWP issues urgent warning to any benefit claimant with a smartphone

The warning from the Department for Work and Pensions talks about messages claiming to be from @dwpgovuk

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45 h. ago DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP or other benefits using a mobile phone

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial date.

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47 h. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment schedule for 9 million in England and Wales

The DWP has confirmed that the Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically to eligible pensioners in November or December. Find out if you're eligible and how much you will get.

Economics

2 d. ago Millions of workers 'face working until 74' in new state pension warning

Your state pension age is the earliest age you can start claiming your state pension - it is currently set at 66, but a new report is saying this should rise to 74

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5 d. ago DWP state pension payments to plummet as Brits born before 1959 set for 'bad news'

The DWP has issued a warning to those over the age of 66. Additional 420,000 pensioners are set to pay income tax this year, it has been warned

Economics

5 d. ago DWP issue urgent warning on extra £79 a week for state pensioner grandparents

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an urgent warning to state pensioners who may be able to claim an extra £79 a week - but they need to act quickly

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1 week ago One in 10 set to lose PIP worth £4,500 in bizarre 'path to fairer society' vow

The Work and Pensions Secretary's words came after warnings from Labour backbenchers in the Commons - following criticisms that the changes may usher in 'appalling poverty'

Economics

1 week ago DWP chief Liz Kendall warned disability benefit cuts will lead to 'appalling poverty'

The warning came as the Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall prepared to defend the controversial measures at a behind-closed-doors meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party

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2 w. ago Pensioners warned to watch out for Winter Fuel Payment scam texts after Labour changes

Many of the scam texts falsely tell pensioners that an urgent deadline is approaching

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2 w. ago People with 'modest' savings could miss out on £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment under new rules

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to deny thousands the support with experts warning of several factors you should be aware of

Economics

2 w. ago Experts warn of rush to withdraw savings ahead of HMRC rule change 'confusion'

Hundreds of thousands of savers raided £2.2bn from their pension pots early last year as living costs rose and political uncertainty increased

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2 w. ago HMRC issues warning as thousands urged to 'withdraw' pension after new rule change

The rule change has prompted many savers to reconsider their withdrawal strategies. Under current rules, once people hit the age of 55, they're entitled to take out 25 per cent of their pot tax-free

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2 w. ago The simple holiday error that could lead to your DWP benefits being stopped

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to millions of people planning a holiday amid specific rules

Politics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis issues fake Winter Fuel Payment claims warning to all pensioners

The consumer champion also urged 700,000 pensioners to check if they are entitled to £4,300 income boost.

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3 w. ago How can I claim Winter Fuel Payment and when is the deadline to apply?

All pensioners with an income of or below £35,000 will receive the benefit this winter

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3 w. ago Rachel Reeves' £300 Winter Fuel Payment change and how pensioners can claim

Earlier this month, Rachel Reeves said more people would qualify for Winter Fuel Payments - and now, more details of the changes and who will be eligible have been revealed

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioners issued warning over £10,000 winter fuel payment rule

Winter fuel payments are available for state pensioners who also claim Pension Credit, with the government planning to review the eligibility criteria for the payment this year

Economics