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DWP £560 Disability Cost of Living Payment Confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the rollout of a vital £560 cost of living payment for millions on disability benefits. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility and payment dates.

DWP confirms £299 Cost of Living Payment date

The Department for Work and Pensions has officially announced the payment window for the final £299 Cost of Living support. Millions of eligible households across Great Britain to receive crucial financial help between February 6-22.

PIP payments set for 6.7% boost next April

Exclusive: Personal Independence Payment rates are poised for a significant April uplift, with some claimants seeing nearly £600 more per year following the September inflation figure.

DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Key Details Revealed

The DWP has issued crucial new details for the Winter Fuel Payment. Find out if you're eligible, the exact payment amounts, and the all-important dates for 2024 to help with your energy bills.

Bank Holiday DWP Payment Warning for Universal Credit Claimants

Millions of Universal Credit and benefit claimants across the UK are being alerted to crucial changes in payment dates due to the upcoming August Bank Holiday. The Department for Work and Pensions has issued guidance to ensure recipients avoid financial d

Met Police officer removes protester's keffiyeh in Whitehall

A Metropolitan Police officer was filmed confiscating a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf from a demonstrator during a pro-Palestinian protest in Whitehall, citing a potential breach of the peace. The incident, which occurred near the Cenotaph, has sparked debat

Urgent DWP warning: Check accounts for £5k payment

The Department for Work and Pensions is urging millions of Brits to check their bank accounts as a major £5,000 cost of living support payment is being issued. Here's who qualifies and how to claim.

Court Backs Councils to Block Asylum Seeker Hotels

A landmark High Court ruling has handed local councils sweeping powers to shut down asylum seeker hotels using planning laws, throwing the new government's flagship immigration strategy into chaos and creating a multi-million pound emergency.

£299 Cost of Living Payment: Full Guide & Dates

Millions of households across Great Britain are set to receive a crucial £299 payment from the DWP. Here's who qualifies, when to expect it, and what to do if your payment doesn't arrive.

UK families face £150 monthly benefit loss in DWP warning

Hundreds of thousands of British households risk losing over £150 per month in crucial benefit payments. The DWP's major rule change could leave vulnerable families in financial crisis. Here's what you must do now to protect your payments.

UK drops Apple encryption backdoor demand after US clash

In a major policy reversal, the British government has dropped its controversial demand for special access to encrypted data on Apple devices, following a high-stakes diplomatic clash with the Trump administration over user privacy and national security.

DWP warns benefit claimants: Update details or face delays

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a critical alert to benefit claimants, urging them to update their details immediately to avoid payment disruptions. Find out what you need to do to secure your funds.

DWP Sends Urgent Letters to Pensioners

Thousands of pensioners are receiving urgent letters from the DWP about potential changes to their payments. Here’s what you need to know.

DWP back payments: Claim up to £812

Thousands of UK households may be owed up to £812 in backdated DWP payments due to missed benefits. Find out if you qualify and how to claim.

US official reassures UK on AUKUS defence pact

John Powers, a senior US defence official, has dismissed fears that the AUKUS security pact could be jeopardised by political changes in Washington, emphasising strong bipartisan support.

DWP Withholds Pensioners' Income Data

A Freedom of Information request has uncovered that the UK government is withholding crucial statistics on pensioners' incomes, sparking concerns over transparency.

DWP confirms £8,300 State Pension boost

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant increase in State Pension payments, with some retirees set to receive over £8,300 annually. Find out if you qualify for the uplift.

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