9 h. ago Former DWP worker warns about rising State Pension age in 2026

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women

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31 h. ago Former DWP employee issues stark warning over planned State Pension age rises

The UK Government plans to increase the State Pension age to 67 by 2028 with a further rise to 68 in 2044.

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52 h. ago Ovo Energy at risk as supplier falls short of regulator's financial resilience target

The future of one of Britain's biggest energy suppliers could be at risk after bosses flagged a 'material uncertainty' over its ability to continue as a going concern.

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55 h. ago Now Keir Starmer blames BREXIT for Channel crisis and calls dinghies carrying migrants the 'Farage boats' but is forced to clarify that the Reform leader isn't 'personally racist'

Keir Starmer described Nigel Farage as 'formidable' amid a backlash at the aggressive stance in his address to the party faithful.

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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

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3 d. ago DWP back payment warning after 370,000 letters sent to UK households

The DWP has sent letters to people encouraging them to review their State Pension payments as they may be lower than they are entitled to

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3 d. ago New ‘clampdown’ on Child Benefit fraud to help UK Government save £350 million

A new specialist team is expected to stop over £350 million in Child Benefit fraud and error over the next five years.

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3 d. ago DWP warns some Universal Credit claimants they might have to pay money back

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to Universal Credit claimants who are self-employed and earning an income

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3 d. ago DWP warning to anyone getting phone call over £150 scheme restarting in days

The Warm Home Discount scheme is due to reopen in October

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3 d. ago DWP warns Universal Credit mistake could mean claimants have to give back money

Universal Credit claimants could face deductions on their benefit payments if they don’t keep the Department for Work and Pensions updated on certain circumstances in their lives

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3 d. ago Sicknote youths to dodge clampdown: Pledge to stop benefits for the workshy won't include those with anxiety

Under the Chancellor's 'youth guarantee', 18 to 21-year-olds who have been on Universal Credit for 18 months without earning or learning will be offered paid work.

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4 d. ago Brit in Tenerife issues warning over risk that 'gets worse in winter'

A Brit living in Tenerife has shared a vital warning for visiting Brits, urging them to be 'very careful and aware' if they're planning to visit for some winter sun

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4 d. ago Jobless youngsters face having benefits STOPPED if they don’t take up new government offer of paid work

JOBLESS youngsters face having benefits stopped if they do not take up a new government offer of paid work. Rachel Reeves wants to cut the welfare bill with a Youth Guarantee scheme to stop them going onto a life on the dole. Every young adult who has been on Universal Credit for 18 months without...

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5 d. ago Expert warns one simple mistake could cost homeowners significantly this autumn

A house insurance expert is advising British homeowners to check whether their home falls into a flood risk zone to ensure their insurance coverage is appropriate

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5 d. ago DWP warning to anyone on Universal Credit who makes these five work mistakes

Certain work-related issues can see claimants losing their benefit payments

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6 d. ago Department for Work and Pensions Universal Credit rule could stop payments

The DWP has issued a Universal Credit warning over a little-known rule which could come in to bite many

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6 d. ago Brits warned DWP could stop benefits if they fail to report key detail

Failing to tell the Department for Work and Pensions about a change in circumstances could have some serious consequences.

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6 d. ago 6 things that could stop your DWP benefits including selling your house

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns about six reasons benefits claimants could have their money stopped

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6 d. ago DWP rules some on State Pension must follow or risk payments stopping

DWP guidance warns some people will need to get in touch or risk penalties

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6 d. ago DWP Attendance Allowance key changes to report or risk penalties

The DWP has issued a warning to Attendance Allowance claimants that there are several changes in circumstances which must be reported to the government department as soon as possible

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