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Millions of people in receipt of the State Pension will receive an additional payment over the coming months.

DWP to send out ‘bonus’ payments to millions before Christmas

An open cash register containing pound coins and notes is pictured in a convenience store in London

DWP confirms £300 cost of living payment in update on £94bn support

The next cost of living payments will be paid in autumn 2023 and spring 2024.

Cost of living payment 2023: When will the next instalment be paid?

Michelle Hanney pictured riding a horse. (DWP/SWNS)

‘Disabled’ woman on benefits caught after horse riding photo found

Kitted out in just a rucksack and flip flops while carrying a takeaway coffee, the commuter appeared to be grinning at fellow Londoners as he walked through the city naked.

Shock as naked commuter spotted walking through central London

The DWP is set to close 36 ‘temporary’ Jobcentres over the next few months.

Jobcentre closures: DWP to shut 36 sites - see full list

Universal Credit claimants will no doubt want to be aware of the rules for going abroad if they’re going on holiday this summer.

DWP explains rules around Universal Credit and going on holiday

A Martin Lewis fan has claimed £22,000 in free cash after following his advice on Money Saving Expert - and it is thought that more than 21,000 households could be eligible for similar payments after a major change.

Martin Lewis: Fan gets £22,000 in free cash from DWP thanks to tip

The first cost of living payments of 2023 started to hit bank accounts in April in what was a welcome cash boost for millions of Brits amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

When will the next cost of living payment be paid and who is eligible?

Thousands of pensioners could be missing out on Pension Credit worth £3,500 a year plus the £301 cost of living payment. There are just 10 days left to apply - check if you’re eligible and how to make a claim.

Pensioners have 10 days left to apply for boost worth £3,500 a year

Can benefits or universal credit debt be waived by DWP? Tribunal forces government to release appeal criteria

How to appeal DWP benefits debt repayments - criteria considered

HMRC has confirmed when one million families will receive a £301 cost of living payment (Composite: Kim Mogg / Adobe)

DWP £310 cost of living payments stopped in abrupt announcement

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many households are struggling financially

Cost of living payments will start to land in bank accounts next week

Benefit claimants such as those who receive Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment need to notify DWP if there are changes to their circumstances, which includes going abroad.

DWP issues holiday warning to Universal Credit and PIP claimants

When the spring Cost of Living payment will hit your bank accounts

Here’s when Spring’s £301 cost of living payment will be made
The first of three cost of living payments is set to arrive to those eligible this Spring, with dates now confirmed

Martin Lewis has issued advice as thousands of woman could be owed around £6,000 from the government

Martin Lewis urges women to check for £6,000 pension underpayment

DWP announces plans to close 20 Jobcentres across the UK

Martin Lewis has updated his followers on the £900 cost of living payments for 202 (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis predicts when £900 cost of living payments will land

Cold Weather Payment: How to check if you can claim DWP grant

People who claim Universal Credit should be aware of what changes in circumstances they need to report to the DWP

The 21 changes benefit claimants must report to DWP to avoid court

A general view of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Benefit claimants could get £1,500 payment if court appeal successful

DWP staff are set to walk out on strike for two weeks over Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)

DWP staff set to strike for two weeks over Christmas

“How you deal with any interview can have a major impact on how the case proceeds.”

LEGAL EAGLE: I've been asked to attend an interview about possible benefit fraud

The DWP has revealed when the second cost of living payment will land in Bristol bank accounts.

Update for people who have not received second cost of living payment

The cash boost forms the second instalment of the £650 cost of living payment as part of a package of measures announced by the Government earlier this year to help tackle the cost of living crisis.

Second cost of living payment set to hit millions of bank accounts

When will my benefits be paid over Christmas?

When Universal Credit and other benefits will be paid over Christmas
As Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, forming a four-day weekend, there will be some changes to benefit payment dates

The second cost of living payment is due to land in account from November 8.

DWP confirm when second instalment of £324 will be paid this autumn

Cost of living payments in Manchester Credit: Wayhome Studio - stock.adobe.com

Cost of living: Payments you could get to help with energy bills

A man walks past a sign with the email address of ‘universal credit’ outside a Job Centre.

Universal Credit rule change that impacts thousands explained

Delays to £150 disability cost of living DWP payment: When will eligible Sunderland residents get their money? (Photo Illustration by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Delays to £150 disability cost of living DWP payment: When will eligible Sunderl...

“If you haven’t received the payment then you can report this online to DWP for this to be investigated further.”

BENEFITS EXPERT: I’ve not been given the first of my cost of living support paym...

“The money can be used for anything, it is not intended to be ring-fenced for a certain payment, such as ever increasing energy costs.”

BENEFITS EXPERT: What you need to know about the £150 cost of living support pay...

"Currently if you work and also claim and receive Universal Credit you may still have to accept job seeking commitments if your salary is on or below a certain amount. These amounts will change after September 26."

BENEFITS EXPERT: Changes on the way to those who receive Universal Credit

DWP issues scam warning to everyone due £326 cost of living payment

There should be no circumstances in which the provision of a fit note would be required for this claim.

BENEFITS EXPERT: My husband has been told he needs a fit note, is this right?

People could be eligible to apply for a Budgeting Loan from the Department for Work and Pensions Social Fund to help with the cost of moving home.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Financial help may be at hand to support cost of moving home

"You will probably be entitled to an increase to your State Retirement Pension based on any National Insurance Contributions your husband made during his working life."

BENEFITS EXPERT: Bereavement support help if I’m over state retirement age

Concerning the advice given when you spoke to the DWP, I would suggest you make a complaint for the poor advice given.

BENEFITS EXPERT: My new job was too much but can’t reclaim ESA as advised

The idea behind these pilots is to ascertain whether DWP infrastructure for both legacy benefits and Universal Credit (computers, staff numbers, etc.) can cope with larger transfers.

How a pilot benefits transfer will impact on claimants hereBENEFITS EXPERT:

BENEFITS EXPERT: How will putting cash from a will payment into a trust affect m...

The case in question related to hearing impaired claimants who argued they should be awarded points for the activity of bathing and washing.

BENEFITS EXPERT: How some people may be affected by DWP review of PIP claims

I noticed the carer’s addition was no longer in payment even though I still provide care for my relative.

BENEFITS EXPERT: I’m a carer on UC but I’ve just lost one of my benefits: why?

BENEFITS EXPERT: Is it worth continuing with a claim for Universal Credit?

You should not lose the Reduced Earnings Allowance but instead it will convert to Retirement Allowance (unless you are still in employment and if so you are entitled to still get Reduced Earnings Allowance).

BENEFITS EXPERT: The impact on my allowance when I become a pensioner

Free 'Midlife MOT' available now for stressed out 40 to 60 year olds

The admission to hospital will not actually end the claim, rather your payments will be suspended

BENEFITS EXPERT: I’m due to go into hospital so will my benefits be affected?

The reason you have not yet received a cold weather payment is there probably hasn't been a period of cold weather as defined by the regulations in question

BENEFITS EXPERT: Why you may not have been given a cold weather payment

BENEFITS EXPERT: How Covid means changes to some sickness-based benefits

Essentially as you are getting an extra child element on your UC claim then the transitional SDP element is reduced by the amount you get for having an additional child.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Why one of my benefits was cut when I had a third child

Here’s what the £10 payment from ‘DWP XB’ means - and if you have to return it

If the DWP decide you have no capability to do any type of work then the maximum Universal Credit you can be paid increases so you may get some money.

Benefits Expert: Making a Universal Credit claim when in receipt of Personal Ind...

Remember you only have a month to submit your appeal request so do this firstly before gathering supporting information.

BENEFITS EXPERT: I don’t know why DWP think my benefit has been overpaid

BENEFITS EXPERT: How will cancer treatment affect my health assessment?

The Stewart family have been left devastated by the death of Thomas Stewart, 53, and are appealing for help to cover the cost of the funeral. (Left to right) Shannon, 24, Milly, 16, Finley, 11, Mum Selina, 41, with Niall, 4, Leyland, 10, Sean, 18, and Daniel, 7.

Sunderland family appeal for help to bury dad-of-eight