Pension benefit applications surge after Labour rule change branded 'massive disappointment'
Half of older Brits' applications for Pension Credit are being chucked out, following a huge surge in interest caused by a government change to the Winter Fuel Payment
29 Nov 01:18 · Manchester Evening News
Pension Credit applications surge as DWP suffers 'massive disappointment'
The DWP has revealed that there has been an incredible 145% surge in applications for the under-claimed benefit of Pension Credit since the Winter Fuel Payment was restricted to the benefit in July
29 Nov 02:15 · Birmingham Live
DWP gives 81,000 state pensioners £3.9k boost and access to Winter Fuel Payment
Just under half of claims for Pension Credit have been approved as the DWP saw a massive rise in applications
29 Nov 06:40 · Birmingham Live
DWP says complete 16-minute task for free £300 handout in December
DWP has urged people to complete a Pension Credit application, which takes around 16 minutes to complete.
29 Nov 06:44 · Birmingham Live
DWP Pension Credit update shows 5% of Labour’s predicted claimants as Winter Fuel Payments start
Less than 50,000 low-income pensioners have been approved for Pension Credit despite a 145% increase in applications
29 Nov 12:35 · DevonLive
State pensioners told exact hours to put heating on after Winter Fuel Payment cut
BestHeating have shared their advice on how to keep warm and reduce the risk of mould growing.
29 Nov 13:46 · Birmingham Live
DWP announces £175 payments for state pensioners to fill Winter Fuel Payment hole
The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) Winter Fuel Allowance scheme means only those on means-tested benefits will receive the sums.
29 Nov 15:13 · Birmingham Live
Thousands of people in Greater Manchester to get £200 cost of living payments from this weekend
The money can be used to help them pay for energy, water, fuel or other essentials
29 Nov 17:02 · Manchester Evening News
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