DWP boss blames carers for £300m allowance scandal
A top DWP civil servant has blamed claimants for the carer's allowance crisis, contradicting an official review that found systemic failures. Over 180,000 carers face life-changing debts.
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UC claimants may get £1,149 monthly with PIP
Universal Credit recipients with health conditions are urged to check eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), potentially boosting monthly income to £1,149. Learn how to claim.
Budget 2025: DWP benefits and state pension increases confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget pledges £15bn for welfare, with Universal Credit rising 6.2% and the two-child cap scrapped. See how much more you'll get from April 2026.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus 2025: Who is eligible?
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is set to arrive for eligible claimants. Find out the payment dates, qualifying benefits, and if you are eligible for the extra support.
Guide to the DWP Motability Scheme: Eligibility & Updates
A complete guide to the UK's Motability scheme. Learn who is eligible, what benefits are included, and the latest changes announced in the Budget. Find out if you can lease a vehicle.
Winter Fuel Payment: £35k Income Repayment Rules
Pensioners earning over £35,000 may need to repay Winter Fuel Payments. Learn about eligibility changes, repayment rules, and how to avoid penalties.
£75m to fix Carer's Allowance systemic failures
A £75m government fund aims to fix systemic Carer's Allowance failures that penalised vulnerable families. Discover the review's findings and what happens next.
DWP Benefits Rise: Universal Credit & PIP Increase
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £15 billion benefits boost, raising Universal Credit, PIP, and child benefits while scrapping the controversial two-child cap. Find out how this affects you.
Pensioners: Claim £441 Weekly with Attendance Allowance
Discover how state pensioners can receive up to £441 every four weeks through DWP's Attendance Allowance. Learn eligibility criteria and application tips for this tax-free benefit.
Carer's Allowance Report Reveals Systemic DWP Failures
Damning review exposes how DWP's systemic flaws left carers facing huge debts and mental health crises. Ministers urged to apologise for devastating impact on vulnerable families.
Carer's Allowance scandal review demands urgent reform
Independent review reveals DWP's catastrophic failure in Carer's Allowance system, leaving carers with £250m debt. Labour must now deliver comprehensive reforms.
Carer's Allowance Review Finds Systemic DWP Failures
A devastating review reveals systemic DWP failures led to a carer's allowance crisis, pushing unpaid carers into debt and wasting hundreds of millions in taxpayer money.
Carer's Allowance scandal: £357m overpayment crisis
Revealing a decade of DWP failures leaving unpaid carers with huge debts and criminal convictions. Discover the full timeline and government response.
Carer's Allowance Scandal Victims Demand Justice
Hundreds of carers wrongly accused of fraud speak out as landmark review exposes DWP failures. Victims share harrowing stories of prosecution and financial ruin.
DWP to reassess 300k carer's allowance cases
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face reassessment after damning review reveals government failures led to devastating £20,000 penalties. Read the full investigation.
Winter Fuel Payment 2025: Your £300 Guide
Discover how you can legally spend your 2025 Winter Fuel Payment. This £300 DWP allowance offers flexible spending choices beyond energy bills for older Britons.
London schools repay £653k after postcode error
London nurseries and schools must repay over £650,000 after a data entry mistake with postcodes led to significant funding overpayments. Councils are now recovering funds.
DWP: Report changes or face a £50 fine
The DWP is urging benefit claimants to report 20 specific changes or risk a £50 penalty. Learn what you must declare and how to avoid benefit fraud.
Check for £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment
As UK temperatures plummet to -7°C, see if you're eligible for a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Use the official postcode checker to claim your cash boost.
Winter Fuel Payment scam warning for pensioners
Fraudsters are targeting millions of UK pensioners with fake Winter Fuel Payment texts and emails. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself from this government impersonation scam.
Winter Fuel Payment Scams: Protect Your Pension
Nine million pensioners warned about sophisticated scams targeting winter fuel payments. Learn how to spot fraud, report suspicious texts, and protect your personal information.
DWP: Ignore letter and your payments could stop
The DWP urges millions on legacy benefits not to ignore their 'managed migration' letter. Act now to apply for Universal Credit and avoid payment interruptions.
Govt to reconsider Waspi women compensation
The government will review its decision not to compensate 3.6 million Waspi women after new evidence from 2007 emerged. Will they finally get justice?
Govt to Reconsider Waspi Women Compensation
The government will reconsider compensating 3.6 million Waspi women after new evidence emerged. Campaigners call this a major step forward in their fight for justice.
Government to reconsider Waspi pension decision
UK government forced to reconsider denying compensation to 3.6 million Waspi women after legal pressure. Campaigners hail major victory in long-running state pension age battle.
5-Year State Pension Guarantee Proposed for UK Families
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb proposes a 5-year minimum State Pension guarantee, allowing heirs to inherit payments if retirees die early. Discover how this reform aims to create fairness.
Terminal cancer patient's benefits stopped abroad
A mother with incurable cancer faces financial ruin after the DWP stopped her disability payments because she became too sick abroad to return to the UK within time limits.
Christmas Benefit Payment Dates 2025 Revealed
Don't miss out on your Christmas money! Our essential guide reveals when DWP and HMRC benefit payments will arrive during the 2025 festive season, including Universal Credit, State Pension, and tax credits.
State Pension Alert: Check For £4,000+ Extra Income
Millions of state pensioners are missing out on vital benefits worth thousands. Discover how a quick check could transform your retirement finances.
Cold Weather Payments: Claim £25 This Winter
Discover everything you need to know about Cold Weather Payments - from eligibility criteria to claiming your £25 support during freezing temperatures across the UK.
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