Department for Work and Pensions

Local campaign slams newest North East child poverty figures (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Local campaign slams newest North East child poverty figures Jason Button

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

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 Sophie Wills

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

DWP confirm new cost of living payments for 2023 Sophie Wills

People on benefits will get a one off Christmas bonus payment. (Photo Illustration by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

DWP Christmas bonus - benefit recipients to receive cash boost Jason Button

Nearly 30,000 get winter fuel payment.

Nearly 30,000 get help with energy bills Andrew Dowdeswell

'Workless' households action call

Lifestyle Almost a quarter of South Tyne households 'workless' Andrew Dowdeswell

Carer Colin Mackenzie, 37, is "panicking" over how he is going to pay a £1,300 benefits overpayment bill.

Distraught father and carer having to go without meals to feed his children Neil Fatkin

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 Sophie Wills

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

Child Poverty Actin's Alison Garnham.

Almost 2,000 families hit by 'two-child' support rule Patrick Jack

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 Claire Schofield

A date has been announced for the first cost of living support payment.

Date announced for first cost of living payment Neil Fatkin

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

Universal Credit recipient numbers rise.

More seeking Universal Credit help Will Grimond

Thousands relying on food banks.

Lifestyle Thousands helped by food banks in South Tyne Will Grimond

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 Hiyah Zaidi

child poverty figures.

Record number of children 'living in poverty' Patrick Jack

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

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

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

Disabled benefit appeals row

Hundreds win disabled benefit appeals Joanna Morris

Former South Shields Job Centre, Chapter Row

Bid to demolish former South Shields Job Centre Chris Binding

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

More hit by benefits cap

More single parents hit by benefits cap in South Tyneside Alex Ross

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 Finlay Greig

The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the UK economy, with unemployment rising to a five-year high in the three months to December.

Which age groups have been hardest hit by the coronavirus jobs crisis? Helen Johnson

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... Iain Leggat

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

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

Ian Thompson

Fears over 'perfect storm' of debt and hardship in 2021 in South Tyneside Gareth Crickmer

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

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

Details for benefits payments and Job Centre openings have been confirmed for the festive season

This is when Universal Credit and benefits will be paid over Xmas and New Year Neil Fatkin

Christmas payment dates for Universal credit, tax credit and child benefits

When Universal Credit, child benefit and tax credits will be paid over Christmas Ryan Smith

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

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

A computer-generated image of how the new JobCentre Plus building will look

Work to start on new job centre building Ross Robertson

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

South Shields Town Hall

Council writes off £56,000 in debts - with more expected as pandemic bites Chris Binding

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

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 Sarah Wilson

Labour said the scheme offers "very little support"

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

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 Helen Johnson

An extra 1,000 young adults in South Tyneside are claiming Universal Credit

Over 1,000 young adults in South Tyneside swell benefit claims Tommy Lumby