Thousands more Brits could be owed £5,000 in ESA underpayments – are you due money?
The DWP is checking for ESA underpayments as a result of a system error. Full story here.
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DWP issues warning to Universal Credit, PIP & other claimants with social media accounts
A further reminder that DWP may be monitoring social media accounts of benefit claimants. Full story here.
DWP court battle means millions could get £1,000 benefits back pay
Read this story about how the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could be forced to make back-payments.
On Benefit? The DWP Could Be After You
See this story where the DWP could be monitoring your Social Media accounts if you’re on benefits.
SDP Claimants Being Moved Over to Universal Credit
People on Severe Disability Payment are now being moved across to Universal Credit should their circumstances change. Full story here.
DWP To Conduct Benefit Assessments by Video
Read this story which reports that DWP will start using video calls to carry out benefits assessments.
DWP Checking Pension Payments for Fraud and Error
See this story about DWP checking for fraud and errors in pension payments.
DWP Fraud & Error Reporting To Include Pensions For First Time Since 2005
Read this story where the DWP has increased their monitoring of frauds and errors.
Do You Get Benefits Paid Through a Post Office? DWP Are Phasing Them Out
Read this story about how DWP aim to phase out benefit payments made using Post Office Card Account (POCA) in November 2021.
Claiming PIP and DWP Overpaid You? Beware as You Could Trigger Fraud Alerts
Read this article explaining how overpayments for PIP could trigger fraud alerts whether it’s your fault or not.