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Department for Work and Pensions

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week
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State Pension Age to rise again? DWP minister says changes are 'delicate decision'

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit. Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.
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Check your post as DWP sends out thousands of letters to pensioners about extra cash

Disabled Taunton resident Andy Mitchell is taking Somerset Council to the High Court Disabled Taunton resident Andy Mitchell is taking Somerset Council to the High Court
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Disabled Taunton man to take Somerset Council to court over council tax support

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.
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New DWP powers to check bank accounts limited to these three pensions and benefits

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026 It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026
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DWP confirms exact amount pensions will increase to in 2026 for millions

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against
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DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed

DWP benefits and pensions are to increase for millions, to help keep pace with cost of living increases DWP benefits and pensions are to increase for millions, to help keep pace with cost of living increases
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How much will DWP benefits and pensions rise following the budget?

Cllr Liz Leyshon and Somerset Council HQ Cllr Liz Leyshon and Somerset Council HQ
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Thousands on universal credit in Somerset hit by higher council tax bills

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