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All the DWP benefits that will no longer receive £600 Winter Fuel Payments after shake-up
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Winter Fuel Payment will no longer be available to all people above the State Pension Age, as the payment will be more restricted
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DWP error means people born in these years could be owed thousands
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The DWP is currently examining every aspect of spending in its latest financial year, with the Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24 issued this week detailing the findings
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Thousands missing out on £7,293 after DWP mistake on State Pensions - check if you are owed money
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Between January 2021 and March 2024, the DWP checking process has identified 99,558 underpayments, with a total of £594m owed
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Warning ahead of DWP payment date change in August - see which benefits are affected
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A finance expert has explained how benefit claimants will be affected by the August Bank Holiday and when to expect their payments
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DWP state pension warning to make sure you don't face payment delays
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The DWP has warned those who are yet to claim their state pension must come forward or they could face payment delays
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Full list of benefits and discounts available for people over State Pension age - see if you qualify
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A number of benefits and discounts are available for people aged over 66 including help with council tax and heating costs
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DWP benefits people can no longer claim after reaching State Pension age - full list
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You will not be able to make a new claim for certain benefits, however some will continue and there will be new ones you may qualify for
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Thousands of women owed up to £12,486 from DWP - check if you were underpaid and can make a claim
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Those who may have been impacted include married women and widows who reached state pension age before April 2016
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DWP State Pension claimants can increase their payments by making one simple move
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Many people approaching the official retirement age may not be aware that State Pension is not paid automatically by the DWP and needs to be claimed
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DWP holiday rules for older people who receive Pension Credit payments - what you need to declare
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The Department for Work and Pensions has explained what you need to do if you claim Pension Credit and you're planning to travel outside the UK
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Full list of women who could be owed money by DWP due to pension underpayments
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Hundreds of thousands of people across the UK, mainly women, may have been underpaid
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Martin Lewis fan increased her DWP pension by thousands by spending just £31
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Martin, founder of Money Saving Expert, has urged people to check if they can boost their state pension payments by making voluntary National Insurance contributions
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State pension age could be raised 'above 68' to protect triple lock
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The warning comes as both the Labour Party and the Conservative Party rolled out their manifestos this week ahead of the General Election
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Martin Lewis urges people to take action which could lead to a gain of up to £80k on state pension
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Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone who thinks they might have gaps in their National Insurance record - as the window to plug them is closing fast
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Eight freebies and discounts you can get in June if you claim State Pension from DWP
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If you receive State Pension from the Government, take a look down this list to see where other savings can be made
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Bank Holiday pension hack could boost retirement pot by more than £3,000
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Being signed up to workplace pension scheme could add a £3,100 bank holiday boost to the coffers
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May Bank Holiday DWP payment dates confirmed for Universal Credit, State Pension and other benefits
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The upcoming Bank Holiday will affect people who claim DWP benefits including Personal Independence Payment and Attendance Allowance or HMRC benefits such as Child Benefit
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Millions of WASPI women could get pay-out news within weeks as DWP urged to act
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The Work and Pensions Committee has urged the Government to bring forward proposals for compensation before the Parliament summer recess
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Martin Lewis urges households to carry out 'hidden' pension check after fan finds £82,000
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The money saving expert explained that there is currently £27 billion sitting in 'lost' old pensions - here's how to check if you have hidden extra cash
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DWP and HMRC benefit payment dates to change due to May Bank Holiday - check when you'll get paid
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May 27 is the next Bank Holiday and this could affect the day your benefits are paid by the DWP or HMRC
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Martin Lewis issues warning over pension mistake that could mean your ex gets your cash
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The founder of the Money Saving Expert platform says you could be accidentally leaving huge sums of cash to a former partner
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DWP State Pension inheritance rules explained when a spouse or civil partner dies
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You may be able to inherit some of your spouse or civil partner's State Pension when they die - here are the guidelines from DWP
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WASPI campaigners call for 'speedy' State Pension compensation for millions of women
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The Work and Pensions Committee heard how women born between April 1950 and April 1960 have been affected by State Pension inequality
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Martin Lewis urges people to check if you can boost your State Pension by thousands - here's how
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The consumer expert warns the 'clock’s ticking' and is asking people to make a vital check ahead of a key deadline
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