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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 Chelsie Sewell

DWP announces plans to close 20 Jobcentres across the UK Ethan Evans

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 Sophie Wills

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

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 Chelsie Sewell

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

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

Read This DWP staff set to strike for two weeks over Christmas Sophie Wills

“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 By The Newsroom

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 Sophie Wills

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 Sophie Wills

When will my benefits be paid over Christmas?

When Universal Credit and other benefits will be paid over Christmas Sophie Wills

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

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

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

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 Sophie Wills

“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... By The Newsroom

“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.”

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

"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 By The Newsroom

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

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? By The Newsroom

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 Lance Fuggle

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 By The Newsroom

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: By The Newsroom

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

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 By The Newsroom

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

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 By The Newsroom

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

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.

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

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 By The Newsroom

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

You may also be eligible for help towards the cost of the funeral via The Social Fund provided that you receive a qualifying benefit.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Widow told there’ll be no help with bereavement support By The Newsroom

There is an option where the hours you work can be unlimited provided your earnings don’t exceed £140.

BENEFITS EXPERT: I'm on benefits but want to make a gradual return to work By The Newsroom

In your situation you could argue that it was not possible to avoid having to pay rent on your old property as the move to your new property happened so quickly

BENEFITS EXPERT: Housing benefit for one home but need to pay double rent By The Newsroom

there are also a number of other conditions and circumstances in which you will not be required to undergo the usual process for ESA medical assessments

BENEFITS EXPERT: How will cancer treatment affect medical assessment? By The Newsroom

Scam Awareness Month hopes to stop fraudsters in their tracks.

BENEFITS EXPERT: How Scams Awareness Month can help you Lance Fuggle

Depending on what type of permitted work you choose to do you must notify the DWP and specify the work is to be carried out under the permitted work rules.

BENEFITS EXPERT: ‘I’m on benefits and want to return to work but gradually’ By The Newsroom

Face to face medicals were cancelled during the first lockdown and there was some attempts to carry out assessments by phone.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Considering some measures made as a result of lockdown Lance Fuggle

Capital released from the sale of your home will only be relevant to your Pension Credit entitlement

BENEFITS EXPERT: New ‘home’ needs renovating how will it affect my benefits? Lance Fuggle

Important information on how your pension can affect Universal Credit payments.

BENEFITS EXPERT: How will using pension cash affect my benefit payments? Lance Fuggle

it is permissible to switch roles (you can normally only do this once a year unless there is a change in your circumstances) so that you no longer have to meet Universal Credit commitments as a job seeker.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Can I swap roles with partner to be our child’s main carer? Lance Fuggle

You must have been working and earning at least £30 per week in 26 out of the 66 weeks before your baby is due to be born.

BENEFITS EXPERT: I’m told I’ve not worked long enough to get maternity pay By The Newsroom

For financial assistance there are three main sources of help and depending on your individual circumstances you could be entitled to some, all or nothing. Help from the DWP is available via two schemes.

BENEFITS COLUMN: Getting help with winter fuel costs as weather gets colder By The Newsroom

For employees paid on a calendar month e.g. 22nd of each month the most common problem arises if the 22nd falls on a non-banking day and you are paid earlier.

BENEFITS EXPERT: How you may have been affected by new regulations By The Newsroom