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DWP make payouts totalling £900 million after state pension errors

Concerns have been raised, however, that some state pension records could be deleted, making it ‘virtually impossible’ to correct past errors in payments

The Independent UK

State pension errors ‘could be virtually impossible to fix if records deleted’

Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb is urging the Department for Work and Pensions to ensure records are kept for as long as they may be needed.

Evening Standard

Labour blasted over disability payment 'cuts by stealth'

LABOUR have been blasted for imposing “cuts by stealth” on a benefit to help disabled people get back into work.

The National (Scotland)

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DWP Confirms Extra Universal Credit Support for Five Groups — Check If You Qualify

DWP confirms 2025 Universal Credit increases: carers, parents, renters and disabled claimants could get hundreds more. Includes £201 carer aid—check gov.uk to claim.

International Business Times UK

DWP Letters Land Today — Are You One of the Millions Getting Up to £300?

DWP letters are being sent in October and November confirming Winter Fuel Payment awards of up to £300, with most payments due in November–December 2025; check eligibility, Scotland's separate scheme, scam warnings, and extra support.

International Business Times UK

‘The UK’s benefits system is set up to make you fail – it’s devastating’

More than half of all benefit claimants (51 per cent) say that claiming has damaged their mental health, research from welfare charity Turn2Us reveals

The Independent UK

DWP chief won’t rule out further benefit cuts before next autumn

Delayed changes to PIP won’t put off other cuts, work and pensions secretary states

The Independent UK

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‘Kafkaesque’: teacher in Birmingham fights to clear his name after identity fraud

Michael Bene is repaying £763 ‘advance’ despite evidence he did not attend face-to-face verification interview

The Guardian - UK

DWP Payment Boost 2025: Major Changes Brought By The UK Benefits System Could Mean Up To £4,300 Increase For Older Couples

The DWP will raise benefits and pensions in April 2025, while older couples eligible for but not claiming Pension Credit could gain up to £4,300 more annually.

International Business Times UK

Apprenticeships have collapsed in England – Labour needs to fine-tune the solution, fast

Responsibility for vocational training and skills has bounced around Whitehall for years, and enrolment rates are down by a third. Can the latest tweaks work?

The Guardian - UK

Government considering compensation for victims of carer’s allowance scandal

Exclusive: Ministers have vowed to fix benefit after Guardian revealed thousands had been plunged into debt for accidentally breaking rules

The Guardian - UK

Labour reshuffle 'must mean reset on devolution and benefits', SNP minister says

THE Labour Government reshuffle must result in a reset in both policy and relations with Scottish Government ministers, an SNP Cabinet Secretary has…

The National (Scotland)

‘We just want enough to get by’: Hundreds of thousands of pensioners going without essentials

The Living Wage Foundation has said that 35 per cent of low income pensioners are relying on benefits, or money from friends and family to get by, as basic incomes are no longer enough to afford the basics

The Independent UK

What Labour’s DWP reshuffle could mean for benefits and jobs

Liz Kendall will be moving to another role after over a year as DWP chief

The Independent UK

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Martin Lewis Urges Parents to Check for £10,000 Tax Refunds After State Pension Error

Martin Lewis has sounded the alarm for anyone who took time off work between 1978 and 2010 to look after children or someone with a long-term disability.

The National (Scotland)

Poll shows collapse in support for Labour from Waspi women

WASPI women have said they feel "totally abandoned" by the UK Government, with a new poll showing almost nine in 10 think Labour have…

The Independent UK

DWP launches independent review into Post Office staff prosecutions

There were around 100 prosecutions against Post Office staff by the DWP between 2001 and 2006

The Independent UK

August bank holiday update for benefit and pension payment dates

The usual payment date will be changing due to the bank holiday

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The Independent UK

October 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in October

International Business Times UK

WASPI Women Latest Update: Government Still Thinks It's Too Costly To Compensate Group - Can They Still Win This?

WASPI women challenge Labour's refusal of £10.5bn pension compensation in High Court, citing DWP maladministration. Can they force a U-turn?

The Independent UK

Lawyers flag ‘scandalous’ issues as DWP pays out £452 million in compensation

Claimants were found to have lost the ‘Severe Disability Premium’ (SDP) in the move to universal credit, with the DWP not doing enough to ensure their incomes were protected

The National (Scotland)

FACT CHECK: Gordon Brown’s 'worse every day' warning on Scottish child poverty

“Gordon Brown warns child poverty in Scotland is getting 'worse every day' as he calls for UK Government action” ...

International Business Times UK

Will August Bank Holiday 2025 Cost You? DWP Benefit Payment Dates and Money Changes Bring Major Implications

DWP benefits like Universal Credit paid early due to 25 Aug bank holiday. Uni fees rise to £9,535, inflation at 3.6%.

Evening Standard

Fact check: Sharia law administrator job ad was for role with private employer

A local mosque said it had raised money to fund the position through private donations.

The Independent UK

DWP minister gives update on ‘bank spying’ plans which will hit millions

More details have been given on the Department for Work and Pension’s (DWP) planned ‘bank spying’ bill ahead of its laws coming into effect later this year.

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