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Department for Work and Pensions

What you need to do as deadline to boost state pension extended

PIP designed to improve the quality of life of those suffering from long-term physical disabilities or mental health conditions and could be an additional boost for many especially during the cost of living crisis.
PIP designed to improve the quality of life of those suffering from long-term physical disabilities or mental health conditions and could be an additional boost for many especially during the cost of living crisis.

The 21 health conditions that could entitle you to £156 a week

The cash boost will start arriving in bank accounts in the Spring.
The cash boost will start arriving in bank accounts in the Spring.

DWP confirm new cost of living payments for 2023

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

An Autumn Jobs and Training Fair is being held
An Autumn Jobs and Training Fair is being held

Chance to find out about career opportunities in West Lindsey

How Universal Credit is affected by August bank holiday - and when you will be p...

Martin Lewis pensioners that are due a payment could receive as much as £3,300 per year (Photo: ITV)
Martin Lewis pensioners that are due a payment could receive as much as £3,300 per year (Photo: ITV)

Warning 850,000 households missing out on up £3,300 per year

New Winter Fuel Payment rates for 2022 as millions to get cash boost

MP for Boston and Skegness Matt Warman.
MP for Boston and Skegness Matt Warman.

New campaign promotes £3.3k extra boost for pensioners

Gas prices have been driven up because Russia is a key producer of the fossil fuel (image: Adobe)
Gas prices have been driven up because Russia is a key producer of the fossil fuel (image: Adobe)

Households that claim benefits to have automatic energy bill hikes frozen

Pensioners will see the triple lock return from April 2023 (image: Adobe)
Pensioners will see the triple lock return from April 2023 (image: Adobe)

Pensioners could get £770 boost in 2023 as triple lock policy returns

Cold Weather Payment to close in days - check if you can claim £25 energy rebate

Boris Johnson pictured hosting Christmas quiz during Covid restrictions last yea...

Around 500,000 workers who claim Universal Credit are estimated to be in line to benefit before Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)
Around 500,000 workers who claim Universal Credit are estimated to be in line to benefit before Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what you need to know about today's Universal Credit changes

The number of families in Lincoln who have seen their benefits capped has increased since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The number of families in Lincoln who have seen their benefits capped has increased since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Benefit cap hits more Lincoln families

Payments from the DWP have been brought forward due to the bank holiday (Getty Images)
Payments from the DWP have been brought forward due to the bank holiday (Getty Images)

This is when benefit payments will be made over the May bank holiday

4.5m Universal Credit claims have been made since the Covid pandemic started - more than a third of the all-time figure (Photo: Shutterstock)
4.5m Universal Credit claims have been made since the Covid pandemic started - more than a third of the all-time figure (Photo: Shutterstock)

4.5m Universal Credit claims have been made since the Covid pandemic started - m...

Boris Johnson is in favour of a 6 month Universal Credit uplift - but will it be enough? (Photo: Shutterstock)
Boris Johnson is in favour of a 6 month Universal Credit uplift - but will it be enough? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson is in favour of a 6 month Universal Credit uplift - but will it be...

You could be eligible for monthly PIP benefit payments - here’s how to check if ...

This is when benefits and tax credits will be paid over Christmas and New Year 2...

Benefits to be capped for thousands of struggling families - here's why

You may be eligible for £140 off your winter heating bill - here's how to apply

Universal Credit is changing this week - here’s how it could affect you

A rule change to Universal Credit payments will stop thousands missing out on ca...

Thousands of women are missing out on a boost to their pension (Photo: Shutterstock)
Thousands of women are missing out on a boost to their pension (Photo: Shutterstock)

Women who divorce later in life could be missing out on state pension money

Labour said the scheme offers "very little support"
Labour said the scheme offers "very little support"

Here’s who is eligible for the government’s new £238m employment scheme - and ho...

Those receiving Universal Credit could see a boost of up to £405 this October, after previously losing out when being moved from other benefits to the new system (Photo: Shutterstock)
Those receiving Universal Credit could see a boost of up to £405 this October, after previously losing out when being moved from other benefits to the new system (Photo: Shutterstock)

Universal Credit claimants may be eligible for an extra £400 in October

Hundreds more young people in West Lindsey are claiming Universal Credit than before the coronavirus pandemic (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Hundreds more young people in West Lindsey are claiming Universal Credit than before the coronavirus pandemic (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Coronavirus pandemic has seen rise in young people claiming Universal Credit in ...

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Coronavirus fallout could increase claims

The number of families hit by the benefit cap in West Lindsey has risen during the coronavirus crisis
The number of families hit by the benefit cap in West Lindsey has risen during the coronavirus crisis

Families in West Lindsey hit by benefits cap has increased during Covid-19 pande...

More than two in five West Lindsey parents are failing to pay compulsory child support to their ex-partner
More than two in five West Lindsey parents are failing to pay compulsory child support to their ex-partner

West Lindsey families pushed into poverty as ex partners fail to pay child suppo...

More than 40 per cent of West Lindsey parents are failing to make child support payments to ex-partners
More than 40 per cent of West Lindsey parents are failing to make child support payments to ex-partners

West Lindsey families pushed into poverty as ex-partners fail to pay child suppo...

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