A parliamentary petition calls for the DWP to uprate the £10 Christmas Bonus for state pensioners to £180, reflecting inflation since its 1972 introduction, with over 5,000 signatures already gathered.
State pensioners may receive their £965 payments early in May because of bank holidays. The DWP is adjusting schedules for May 4 and 25, affecting those with due dates on these days.
The Department for Work and Pensions' Support for Mortgage Interest scheme provides up to £610 monthly to help cover interest payments for eligible households on five key benefits, with claims rising significantly.
The Department for Work and Pensions has reinstated automatic Winter Fuel Payments, providing £300 to eligible pensioners in England and Wales without requiring any action from recipients.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has raised the new state pension by £11.05 weekly, bringing payments to £241.30. This increase benefits those born after specific dates, providing an extra £45 in May.
State pensioners receiving Pension Credit, Universal Credit, or ESA face bank account checks under new DWP powers aimed at reducing welfare fraud and errors.
The Department for Work and Pensions is denying a £575 state pension increase to 450,000 expats in countries without uprating agreements, potentially costing retirees over £77,000.
The Department for Work and Pensions will provide a £965 payment to state pensioners aged 66 to 75 in May 2026, with the full new State Pension rate set at £241.30 weekly.
Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Ryan Priest faces criticism for securing road repair priorities in exchange for budget support, arguing it's effective local representation ahead of May elections.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that millions of Universal Credit claimants will receive a one-off £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, extending support to three million additional households.
Millions of state pensioners will receive increased Winter Fuel Payments this year, with some eligible for an extra £100. Payments are now income-linked, targeting those with annual incomes under £35,000.
Money expert Martin Lewis expressed emotion as the government confirmed changes to aggressive council tax debt collection practices, extending deadlines and capping fees.
The Department for Work and Pensions has permanently ended Income Support and income-related Jobseeker's Allowance, requiring claimants to switch to Universal Credit. Hundreds of thousands risk losing payments by missing the application deadline.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms adjustments to Universal Credit payment dates in May due to bank holidays, affecting when money lands in accounts.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly stated Labour will maintain the state pension triple lock until the end of Parliament, despite ongoing government spending cuts and welfare reduction pressures.
Hundreds of thousands more pensioners face income tax bills due to frozen tax thresholds extended by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, with critics labeling it unfair as modest savings trigger taxation.
The Department for Work and Pensions will receive new authority to temporarily disqualify benefit claimants from driving as part of a major fraud crackdown targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit recipients.
The Department for Work and Pensions and Motability Operations are implementing significant changes to the Motability Scheme from July 1, 2026, affecting drivers across the UK except Scotland.
The Department for Work and Pensions has raised the basic state pension rate, providing an extra £30 per month for men born before 1951 and women born before 1953, due to the Triple Lock mechanism.
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The Department for Work and Pensions will issue state pension payments early in May due to bank holidays, affecting households with scheduled dates on May 4 and 25.
A comprehensive guide to the expected declaration times for the 2026 local elections across Birmingham and the West Midlands, including key battlegrounds and political stakes.
Millions of UK pensioners are seeing increased state pension payments for 2026/27, with those born after 1950 receiving an extra £48 per month. The triple lock policy continues to widen the gap between the new and basic pension rates.
The Department for Work and Pensions has implemented new rules effective February 23 for claimants of Attendance Allowance, PIP, DLA, or Carer's Allowance who permanently relocate from England or Wales to Scotland.
The Government launches the Crisis and Resilience Fund, offering £200 payments to households struggling with daily essentials like food and energy, with applications through local councils.
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The Labour government announces a High Value Council Tax Surcharge, affecting 165,000 homes worth over £2 million from April 2028, with charges ranging from £2,500 to £7,500 annually.
Dudley Liberal Democrats propose a voluntary Citizens Investment Fund and community skips to empower residents ahead of May local elections.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms five specific groups will not receive the Winter Fuel Allowance in 2026/27, despite the return of £200-£300 payments for most retirees this winter.
Black Country Party leader Cllr Pete Lowe calls for an end to austerity and urges Dudley Council to think creatively about funding and service provision ahead of local elections.
New data reveals UK households lose access to benefits like Universal Credit and Jobseeker's Allowance once they hit State Pension age, with rates now up to £241.30 weekly.
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The Department for Work and Pensions will issue letters to eligible state pensioners in England and Wales this autumn, detailing winter fuel payments of £200 or £300 to help cover heating costs during the 2026/27 winter season.
