52 h. ago New update for 155,000 older people receiving Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Older people with a disability or long-term health condition could be due either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

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3 d. ago Major shoplifting increase recorded in Renfrewshire as trend branded 'real concern'

Theft in this area, from the start of April until the end of August, has risen by 49.2 per cent on last year.

Economics

4 d. ago New PIP audio recording update for people due a DWP assessment in

PIP assessments can be conducted in person, by video call or over the phone.

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1 week ago Exact date DWP will start checking bank accounts and who will be targeted

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to start checking bank accounts from April next year in a bid to combat benefit fraud - here's everything you need to know

Economics

2 w. ago New DWP update for millions of people due £150 Warm Home Discount payment this winter

Nine energy firms are currently accepting applications for this winter with a further 19 set to open at the end of October.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP issues update on plans to get 300,000 people back into work

The DWP says it wants to treat employment support as holistic care

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3 w. 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.

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3 w. ago New calls to stop HMRC income tax change due to start in April

The digital tax launch on April 6, 2026 will mark a significant and time-saving change in how to report income to HMRC.

Politics

3 w. 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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