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DWP intensifies PIP fraud prevention measures

The Department for Work and Pensions intensifies its fight against Personal Independence Payment fraud with enhanced verification and investigation protocols to protect taxpayer funds.

State Pension Warning: HMRC Demands Money Back

Exclusive investigation reveals HMRC is reclaiming thousands of pounds from state pensioners due to historical overpayments, with many receiving unexpected demands for repayment.

DWP's £2.5bn benefits system facing collapse

Exclusive: Urgent Whitehall warning reveals outdated DWP computer systems handling millions of benefit claims could fail within months, threatening payments for vulnerable households across Britain.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Impacts 1.6M Children

New analysis exposes how the controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing families deeper into poverty, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for Britain's most vulnerable children.

Labour's two-child benefit cap dilemma deepens

As pressure mounts on the Labour government, experts warn that tinkering around the edges of the controversial two-child benefit cap fails to address child poverty crisis. Discover why campaigners demand wholesale reform.

DWP confirms early October 2025 payment dates

The Department for Work and Pensions confirms early payment dates for state pensions and benefits in October 2025 due to bank holiday disruption. Find out when you'll get your money.

DWP's New Fraud Powers: Bank Monitoring Explained

The Department for Work and Pensions gains sweeping new powers to monitor bank accounts in controversial anti-fraud measures. Here's what you need to know about the changes and their implications.

DWP Sends 'Shock' Pension Letters to Millions

The Department for Work and Pensions is contacting millions of state pension recipients as it begins a critical correction exercise for underpayments, primarily affecting married women and those over 80.

HMRC Chases £1.5bn in Erroneous Covid Grants

New figures reveal HMRC is chasing £1.5bn in overpaid Covid grants, with billions more potentially written off, raising serious questions about government oversight.

DWP Shake-Up: 4 Key Benefits Face Payment Changes

Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions is rolling out significant changes to how millions of Britons on Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension, and ESA will receive their payments. Here's what you need to know.

Calls to Scrap "Cruel" Two-Child Benefit Cap Intensify

Pressure mounts on the government as a coalition of charities, MPs, and faith leaders demands the immediate abolition of the two-child benefit limit, citing soaring child poverty and its devastating impact on families across the UK.

DWP £10 Christmas Bonus for PIP and DLA Claimants

Millions of PIP, DLA and other benefit claimants across the UK are set to receive an annual tax-free £10 Christmas Bonus from the DWP in December. Here's who qualifies and when to expect it.

DWP PIP Reforms: Millions Face Benefit Cuts

Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see disabled claimants reassessed under stricter criteria as DWP considers replacing PIP with vouchers and one-off grants.

DWP Confirms Timeline for Major PIP Benefit Overhaul

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the detailed timeline for its radical reform of Personal Independence Payment, moving away from cash payments to a new system of tailored support.

DWP errors may mean £5,000+ backpay for thousands

Exclusive: The DWP has admitted to potential errors in assessing savings and income for Pension Credit, ESA, and Income Support. Thousands of claimants may be due significant back payments. Here's how to check if you're affected.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Forces Parents to Skip Meals

Exclusive: A damning new report reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, pushing families into food insecurity and forcing parents to choose between heating and eating.

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