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£209m handed back to retirees owed state pension payments

The amount paid back so far is a ‘drop in the ocean’ when compared to the nearly £1.5 billion estimated to have been underpaid, one expert said.

The Independent UK

Why legacy benefits recipients could be owed £1,500 as appeal hearing looms

The outcome of the appeal could see the claimants awarded back payments from DWP - and could set a precedent for other legacy benefits recipients

Nottingham Post

New Child Benefit payment rates from HMRC - see what you could get from April 2023

HMRC has proposed the following increases for people who claim Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance - these are set to come into effect next year

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Dad shares 'game-changing' condensation hack that tackles damp and mould in homes

Taking to social media to share the 'must have' product, the savvy dad claims his mould problem never came back after years of bother with damp in his Victorian home.

Edinburgh Live

DWP payments to be axed by 2024 - check if you will be affected

The transition period will continue throughout the coming months and year after the process was paused during the coronavirus pandemic. Here is everything you need to know.

Edinburgh Live

New Liverpool Labour leader faces 'difficult job' of 'sorting out city'

The result has been warmly welcomed across the Labour movement and beyond

Liverpool Echo

Ten money changes in December including DWP Christmas bonus and £300 cost of living cash

There are plenty of financial changes happening in December to note down in your diary, including more cost of living help, energy rebates - plus a potential change to your benefit payments

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Energy bills support scam warning as fake texts urge people to apply for £400 discount

The Government does not send text messages asking people to apply for the £400 energy bill discounts, treat any SMS you get about it suspiciously

Chronicle Live

DWP Personal Independence Payments (PIP) benefit rates for 2023-24

The government confirmed that Personal Independence Payment rates will increase from next April

Manchester Evening News

DWP confirm PIP benefit rates as boost could take payments to £700 a month

The increase comes after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed a 10.1 per cent rates that will come into force next April. But how much will the new payments be in 2023?

Edinburgh Live

New PIP benefit rates as DWP boost could see claimants receive £700 a month

Due to the cost of living crisis, a number of preventions have been put in place to help some of the poorest households however many are still struggling as the cost of essentials still rise.

Glasgow Live

DWP shares which PIP claimants should receive an ongoing award with a light touch review after 10 years

An award for PIP can last anywhere between a few months and up to 10 years.

Daily Record

DWP claimants on legacy benefits could get £1,500 back payments after appeal hearing next week

While there is no guarantee a ruling in the claimants’ favour would result in backdated payments for people across the UK on legacy benefits, it could trigger similar challenges

Chronicle Live

PIP benefit rates confirmed for 2023-24 as DWP boost could take it to £700 a month

Here is a look at the rates PIP claimants will get in 2023-24 as well as details about who is eligible for the benefit

Liverpool Echo

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Daily Record

DWP continues to urge older people to claim annual income boost of more than £3,500 this winter

A new claim for Pension Credit could also qualify for £324 cost of living payment.

Wales Online

MPs to debate call for £380 weekly state pension and cut in retirement age to 60

Online petition argues that current payments are too low and big increase would boost spending power and help grow the economy

Chronicle Live

DWP: Five benefits set to be scrapped by 2024 in new Universal Credit rollout

Recipients of other state benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions - including Tax Credits and Income Support - are slowly being swapped over to the benefit, with the Government hoping to unify payments

Manchester Evening News

Husband and wife drug dealers jailed for cocaine and heroin dealing racket on the 'Sniper' drugs line

Rashid Hussain, 35, and Szenm Asghar, 37, sat alongside each other in the dock

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Daily Mirror

Five DWP benefits to be scrapped by the end of 2024 in Universal Credit rollout

Claimants getting DWP benefits including Tax Credit and Income Support are being slowly swapped over to Universal Credit, with the process set to finish by just 2024

Glasgow Live

Energy blackout plan warning as National Grid considers paying Scots to turn off electricity

Use of the 'Demand Flexibility Scheme' was considered, with households potentailly paid to turn off appliances at certain points throughout the day in a bid to target energy supply shortages.

Wales Online

Six DWP benefits set to be axed by end of 2024

From the end of 2024 all benefits will be delivered under Universal Credit

Daily Record

People of State Pension age may be due up to £600 heating bill help over next few weeks

Check your eligibility for this year's combined Pensioner Cost of Living and Winter Fuel Payment which has started landing in bank accounts.

Glasgow Live

Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Asda Christmas opening hours as stores confirm festive closures

The big day is edging closer and there is a lot of planning and organising to do, so knowing when and where you can get your last minute food supplies can be pretty important.

Nottingham Post

DWP and HMRC Christmas and New Year payment date changes due to bank holidays

Revised payment dates for tax credits, PIP, Child Benefit and more

Nottingham Post

DWP to axe six benefits by the end of 2024 - see how you'll be affected

The change comes as the Government wants to move people over to Universal Credit

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