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UK government plans to scrap two major benefits could save billions a year
Benefits
Whilst the change would provide a considerable boost for those hunting for jobs, it could prove detrimental to those with long-term health issues
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Lyons unveils £12.4m JobStart scheme to help benefit claimants into work
Benefits
The new scheme will be open to all benefit claimants
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Rachel Reeves to announce sweeping welfare changes at Labour Conference
Benefits
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make the announcement in a major speech at the Labour party conference in Liverpool, hours after warning the welfare system needs to be reformed
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West Belfast man given suspended sentence for benefit fraud of over £17,000 whilst 'living abroad'
Benefits
The fraud was uncovered after a Department for Communities investigation
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DWP PIP mobility review 'to include Motability Scheme and Blue Badges'
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed eligibility for the mobility part of Personal Independence Payment will be reviewed alongside the daily living element
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Newtownabbey woman fined £30k after six-year benefit fraud conviction
Courts
Maxine Davis falsely claimed benefits worth over £29,000 for six years
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People with arthritis may be eligible for six DWP benefits worth thousands
Benefits
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint. It affects over 10 million people in the UK and can have a significant impact on a person's life
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NI benefits change confirmed ahead of August Bank Holiday
Benefits
A number of benefits will be impacted by the upcoming holiday
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DWP issues list of 87 health conditions that qualify for PIP
DWP
The DWP is urging eligible people to claim for the financial support, which is tailored to assist those living with long-term mental or physical health conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties
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DWP holiday rules for PIP claimants that could result in fine or court action
Benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging people to report any changes that could affect their eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
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State pension age update on DWP legislation for move to 69
State pension
The state pension age is already legislated to increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028, but a review will take place to look at where it should be set after that
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Martin Lewis 'error' alert to parents of children born between 1978 and 2010
State pension
Personal finance expert Martin Lewis claims many Brits could be owed thousands in overpaid tax because of a blunder
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DWP explains new rules for NI pensioners in line for Winter Fuel Payments
Benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said millions will get up to £300 to help cover the cost of heating bills during the colder months
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Motability Scheme update for PIP claimants
DWP
The company behind the transformative Motability Scheme has revealed that there are now 815,000 customer
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NI rioters to face benefit fraud investigations, says Gordon Lyons
Crime
"My department will consider information provided"
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Northern Ireland free school meals and uniform grants will be available to more families
Schools
Future threshold increases will be linked to the rate of inflation
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Gordon Lyons welcomes agreement to consider sharing benefit savings in Northern Ireland
Department for Communities
The Communities Minister said the Executive could now reclaim it to invest in public services
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See how NI MPs voted in Universal Credit and PIP bill
Universal Credit
MPs voted to allow the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill to advance to the next stage in becoming law
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Welfare cuts live: Government face rebellion over PIP and Universal Credit changes
Disability benefits
In a dramatic climbdown last week after a major revolt by over 100 Labour MPs, Keir Starmer agreed to protect all existing claimants from losing Personal Independence Payments
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What the Government's new PIP and Universal Credit proposal means ahead of crucial vote
Disability benefits
The Government have announced a number of changes to their proposals after facing a major revolt from MPs
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State pension could rise £580 per week and retirement age fall to 60 in new campaign
Your Money
A petition to Parliament is demanding the state pension increase to the equivalent of 48 hours a week at the National Living Wage, which pays £12.21 an hour for workers
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NI MPs unite to stop Government's PIP and Universal Credit reforms
Disability benefits
It remains unclear if the DUP and TUV will support the amendments
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Interactive map shows number of asylum seekers receiving support in NI council areas
In the Know
Northern Ireland hosts fewer than two and a half per cent of the UK's asylum seekers
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DWP scam text warning as fake 'Winter Heating Allowance' message circulates
DWP
Some text messages are designed to look like they are sent from official government departments
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