3 d. ago DWP explains ‘reasoning’ for decision to restrict Universal Credit for young people

The proposed changes to Universal Credit’s health element could stop thousands from being able to claim the benefit

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4 d. ago DWP numbers show 1.9 million expats claim benefits in UK – and they could be higher

New figures from the Department of Work and Pensions show that the number of foreign nationals claiming DWP benefits is even higher than previously thought, surpassing the entire population of Essex

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5 d. ago Deporting legally settled people is ‘broadly in line’ with Tory policy, says Badenoch’s office

Conservative leader’s spokesperson sets out plan to strip the right of indefinite leave to remain from people claiming benefitsThe Conservative MP Katie Lam was “broadly in line” with party policy when she called for very large numbers of legally settled people to be deported from the UK, Kemi Badenoch’s spokesperson has said.Setting out Tory plans to retrospectively strip the right of indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from people who claim benefits, the spokesperson said this would not be the case for people getting the state pension, but was unable to say whether someone could be deported if they received statutory maternity pay or shared parental leave. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment could be due extra benefits

New claims for the devolved disability benefit are currently taking an average of 46 working days to process.

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6 d. ago Former DWP worker shares advice to benefit claimants and warns 'keep a copy'

A former DWP employee has shared advice for people making a new claim for Personal Independence Payment, Adult Disability Payment and other benefits

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9 d. ago DWP could demand nine years of bank statements if your account surpasses key threshold

A Universal Credit claimant has been asked to provide nine years' worth of bank statements as part of a claim review to check they are receiving the correct amount of benefits

Economics

2 w. ago DWP benefits and payments people over State Pension age can claim

A number of benefits are available to men and women aged over 66

Economics

2 w. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

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2 w. ago DWP benefits you can no longer claim once you reach State Pension age

A reminder has been issued to people nearing retirement age that they will soon no longer be able to claim certain benefits.

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2 w. ago People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment can unlock access to extra benefits

New claims for the devolved disability benefit are currently taking an average of 37 working days to process.

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3 w. ago Politics latest: Tories bid to counter Farage with threat to strip migrants of right to claim benefits

Shadow chancellor to set out plan for cuts if party wins next election

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3 w. ago Areas with high cousin marriage rates 'more likely to claim benefits', figures reveal

For example, in Bradford, where one in six children is born to parents who are cousins, disability benefits are 23 per cent higher than average, costing the taxpayer millions of pounds more every week.

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3 w. ago Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income to nearly £18,000

Older people on a low income or living with a health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State Pension.

Economics

3 w. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,149 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or Adult Disability Payment do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics

4 w. ago Migrants must learn English and not claim benefits to stay in UK, Government says

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said migrants will have to contribute to society and their local communities

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