All news on the topic: Benefits

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As many as 50 Labour MPs could rebel against proposed cuts to the winter fuel allowance
Dozens said to be considering abstaining from Tuesday’s vote over pensioners’ payments, as PM says dealing with dissent is ‘matter for chief whip’
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Scrapping the two-child benefit limit ‘would still leave 100,000 young Britons in poverty’
Impact of abolishing policy would be dented unless overall cap is reformed, figures show
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DWP has made significant errors and is currently pressuring carers to repay overpayments, resorting to bullying tactics
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing criticism after ordering more than 34,000 people to repay benefits, with possible fines of up to £20,000.
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DWP announces 34,500 claimants must repay benefits or face fines up to £20,000
The DWP has been urged to review the way it handles Carer’s Allowance after it emerged that thousands of people who care for others are being overpaid on their benefits and then months or years later receiving demands for repayment
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DWP to give two weeks' payments to people moving to Universal Credit
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued guidance to ease the transition of thousands of claimants onto Universal Credit
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DWP shares benefit update for people claiming PIP who need help with mobility
A mobility component is available to people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult or Child Disability Payment (ADP) in Scotland and Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
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Man spared jail after being 'forced by gangsters' to falsely claim benefits
Liam Barnett, 32, a drainage surveyor who lives alone in Warrington, Cheshire claimed he was in £4,000 in debt to criminals after developing a secret drug habit
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Exact dates DWP benefits including Universal Credit and PIP will rise
If your benefits are due to rise, the increased rate will be applied automatically - but the dates for when you'll actually notice the increase will depend on when you normally get paid
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Pensioner conned more than £1,600 in taxpayer cash for her brother's funeral
Charles Kelbie had a life insurance policy but his sister Mary Johnston gave the £5,000 from it to his grandchildren and applied for a dodgy benefit pay out to fund his funeral instead
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DWP shares update on new 'fast track' rules for Universal Credit and PIP
The Severe Disability Group (SDG) is being set up by the DWP to help identify claimants with the most severe and permanent conditions
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Thousands warned they could miss out on £3,000 after benefit rule change
The changes to Child Benefit rules looks set to impact potentially 485,000 higher earners - however around 180,000 will need to "take action now" to make sure they benefit from the changes
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DWP free NHS prescription rules for benefits including Universal Credit and PIP
In England, the cost for an individual prescription is £9.65 per item - so if you have three medicines in your prescription you will have to pay the charge three times and this expense can add up if you are on a low income
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DWP rule change for almost one million people on Universal Credit explained
The time you have to pay back a Universal Credit budgeting advance is being increased from 12 months to 24 months - we explain who is eligible and how much you could get
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Child Benefit calculator - see if you'll be better off after Budget announcement
Under the new Child Benefit system, the lower limit will be lifted from £50,000 to £60,000 from April 6, and your salary will have to be over £80,000 before the tax charge wipes out the full amount
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Kate Garraway replaced on Good Morning Britain as viewers 'switch off'
Kate Garraway typically presents Good Morning Britain on Thursdays but was missing today as Ranvir Singh stepped in to host the ITV show alongside Richard Madeley
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Child Benefit changes explained in full as thousands of families better off
. In his Budget this week, Jeremy Hunt revealed plans to address the "unfairness" in the current Child Benefit system and confirmed new changes that will take effect soon.
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'This failing Tory government's hollow death throes budget is fooling no-one'
Jeremy Hunt tried to bribe voters by cutting national insurance again and offering a small increase in child benefit - but nobody is going to fall for this Tory con trick
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Rishi Sunak told to call general election now as Budget flops with voters
Keir Starmer demanded Rishi Sunak call a general election now as he accused him of being 'out of touch, out of ideas and nearly out of road' as the Budget flopped
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Budget 2024 calculator - see if you'll be better or worse off after changes
The Mirror has broken down how the Budget changes announced today by Jeremy Hunt will affect your wallet, from pensioners to first-time buyers and savers
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Martin Lewis 'disappointment' over change not mentioned in Jeremy Hunt Budget
Martin Lewis said he was watching eagerly for Jeremy Hunt to today address Child Benefit and other amendments to our spending as he delivered spring budget 2024
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Child Benefit change to 'unfair' charge confirmed in major boost for families
Under current rules, if one person earns over £60,000 then they need to pay back 100% of their Child Benefit - but campaigners have called this unfair on single parents
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Universal Credit claimants given more time to pay off emergency loan
Budgeting advance can help pay for emergency household costs, rent in advance or a deposit, help with starting your new job including travel costs, or funeral costs
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Woman 'too sick to walk' filmed doing 'regular' 5km runs
A jury heard silversmith Annette Bond spent nearly a decade conning taxpayers out of £67,062.50 by claiming her mobility was severely impaired by multiple sclerosis
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Martin Lewis issues warning to 200,000 people 'losing out' on £10,000s
The Money Saving Expert (MSE) website founder urged Brits to check which partner is claiming Child Benefit as the thousands could be missing out on free state pension top-ups
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Terrified mum's desperate plea after disabled son's benefits slashed
Ahead of the Budget, a mother is pleading with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to provide more support for families with disabled children who are left worse off when child benefits end