Starmer Faces MPs Over Mandelson Vetting Row
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts MPs about the Peter Mandelson ambassador appointment, amid claims he wasn't informed of failed security clearance, sparking calls for resignation.
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DWP May Payment Changes for Pensions and Benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed adjustments to payment dates for state pensions, Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit, and other benefits in May due to bank holidays.
Petition: Increase DWP Christmas Bonus to £180 for Pensioners
A parliamentary petition calls for the DWP to uprate the £10 Christmas Bonus for state pensioners to £180, reflecting inflation since its 1972 introduction, with over 5,000 signatures already gathered.
DWP Early £965 Pension Payments in May Due to Bank Holidays
State pensioners may receive their £965 payments early in May because of bank holidays. The DWP is adjusting schedules for May 4 and 25, affecting those with due dates on these days.
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DWP Mortgage Support: £610 Monthly for Benefit Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions' Support for Mortgage Interest scheme provides up to £610 monthly to help cover interest payments for eligible households on five key benefits, with claims rising significantly.
DWP Approves £300 Winter Fuel Bonuses for Pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions has reinstated automatic Winter Fuel Payments, providing £300 to eligible pensioners in England and Wales without requiring any action from recipients.
State Pension Boost: DWP Increases Weekly Payments by £11.05
The Department for Work and Pensions has raised the new state pension by £11.05 weekly, bringing payments to £241.30. This increase benefits those born after specific dates, providing an extra £45 in May.
DWP to Check Bank Accounts of Pensioners on Three Benefits
State pensioners receiving Pension Credit, Universal Credit, or ESA face bank account checks under new DWP powers aimed at reducing welfare fraud and errors.
DWP Withholds £575 from 450,000 Overseas Pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions is denying a £575 state pension increase to 450,000 expats in countries without uprating agreements, potentially costing retirees over £77,000.
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DWP to Pay Pensioners £965 in May 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions will provide a £965 payment to state pensioners aged 66 to 75 in May 2026, with the full new State Pension rate set at £241.30 weekly.
Dudley Lib Dem Leader Defends 'Potholes by Postcode' Deals
Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Ryan Priest faces criticism for securing road repair priorities in exchange for budget support, arguing it's effective local representation ahead of May elections.
Universal Credit Claimants Get £150 Winter Energy Bonus
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that millions of Universal Credit claimants will receive a one-off £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, extending support to three million additional households.
Winter Fuel Payment: £100 Boost for Eligible Pensioners
Millions of state pensioners will receive increased Winter Fuel Payments this year, with some eligible for an extra £100. Payments are now income-linked, targeting those with annual incomes under £35,000.
Martin Lewis Emotional Over Council Tax Debt Rule Changes
Money expert Martin Lewis expressed emotion as the government confirmed changes to aggressive council tax debt collection practices, extending deadlines and capping fees.
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DWP Axes Two Benefits, No More Payments to Be Made
The Department for Work and Pensions has permanently ended Income Support and income-related Jobseeker's Allowance, requiring claimants to switch to Universal Credit. Hundreds of thousands risk losing payments by missing the application deadline.
Universal Credit Payment Changes for May Bank Holidays
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms adjustments to Universal Credit payment dates in May due to bank holidays, affecting when money lands in accounts.
Rachel Reeves Confirms State Pension Triple Lock Commitment
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly stated Labour will maintain the state pension triple lock until the end of Parliament, despite ongoing government spending cuts and welfare reduction pressures.
Reeves Pension Tax Policy Draws Criticism Over Senior Impact
Hundreds of thousands more pensioners face income tax bills due to frozen tax thresholds extended by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, with critics labeling it unfair as modest savings trigger taxation.
DWP Can Now Suspend Driving Licences in Benefit Crackdown
The Department for Work and Pensions will receive new authority to temporarily disqualify benefit claimants from driving as part of a major fraud crackdown targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit recipients.
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DWP Changes to Motability Scheme from July 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions and Motability Operations are implementing significant changes to the Motability Scheme from July 1, 2026, affecting drivers across the UK except Scotland.
State Pension Boost: £30 Monthly Increase for Pre-1953 Born
The Department for Work and Pensions has raised the basic state pension rate, providing an extra £30 per month for men born before 1951 and women born before 1953, due to the Triple Lock mechanism.
Early DWP Pension Payments for May Bank Holidays
The Department for Work and Pensions will issue state pension payments early in May due to bank holidays, affecting households with scheduled dates on May 4 and 25.
2026 Local Election Results Timetable for Birmingham and West Midlands
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State Pensioners Get £48 Monthly Increase Under Triple Lock
Millions of UK pensioners are seeing increased state pension payments for 2026/27, with those born after 1950 receiving an extra £48 per month. The triple lock policy continues to widen the gap between the new and basic pension rates.
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DWP New Rules for Benefit Claimants Moving to Scotland
The Department for Work and Pensions has implemented new rules effective February 23 for claimants of Attendance Allowance, PIP, DLA, or Carer's Allowance who permanently relocate from England or Wales to Scotland.
New £200 Spring Cost-of-Living Payments via Crisis Fund
The Government launches the Crisis and Resilience Fund, offering £200 payments to households struggling with daily essentials like food and energy, with applications through local councils.
New Council Tax Bands: £7,500 Surcharge for High-Value Homes
The Labour government announces a High Value Council Tax Surcharge, affecting 165,000 homes worth over £2 million from April 2028, with charges ranging from £2,500 to £7,500 annually.
Dudley Lib Dems Offer Citizens Fund and Community Skips
Dudley Liberal Democrats propose a voluntary Citizens Investment Fund and community skips to empower residents ahead of May local elections.
Five Pensioner Groups Miss Winter Fuel Payment in 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms five specific groups will not receive the Winter Fuel Allowance in 2026/27, despite the return of £200-£300 payments for most retirees this winter.
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Dudley Council Urged to Rethink Cuts and Demand More Funding
Black Country Party leader Cllr Pete Lowe calls for an end to austerity and urges Dudley Council to think creatively about funding and service provision ahead of local elections.
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