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A woman who spent nine months in a homeless hostel with cancer has spoken about her experience as work continues to improve how people living in poverty are treated in York. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

'This is what we're up against'- people open up about living in poverty

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DWP callers spent over 753 years on hold in 2023/24 - watchdog report

DwP Secretary Liz Kendall speaking at Tuesday's event in Barnsley. Also pictured are Alan Milburn (centre) and South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard (left)

Labour vows to shake up DWP benefits system to get 3 million more back into work

The money will people most in need

Families to get £200 via Household Support Fund - but funds are low

DWP holiday warning to anyone claiming PIP or Universal Credit

firefighters tackle blaze at Warbreck Hill Road

Watch: Firefighters tackle huge blaze at former DWP office

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. PIC: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA Wire

Has anything improved under the past 14 years of Tory rule? - YP Letters

Campaigners for Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) gathered at the statue of political activist Mary Barbour, the woman who led rent strikes during the First World War. PIC: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

DWP needs to own up to its WASPI errors - Ros Altmann

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt records a broadcast clip during a visit to a builders merchant. PIC: Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA Wire

Pensioners like me should switch from the Tories to Reform UK - YP Letters

Leeds Road Office Building

Leeds Road office block could be converted into 27 apartments

Millions of people in receipt of the State Pension will receive an additional payment over the coming months.

DWP to send out ‘bonus’ payments to millions before Christmas

An open cash register containing pound coins and notes is pictured in a convenience store in London

DWP confirms £300 cost of living payment in update on £94bn support

The next cost of living payments will be paid in autumn 2023 and spring 2024.

Cost of living payment 2023: When will the next instalment be paid?

Michelle Hanney pictured riding a horse. (DWP/SWNS)

‘Disabled’ woman on benefits caught after horse riding photo found

A fraudster who claimed to be disabled to receive benefits was caught after a picture of her horse riding was shared on social media.

Rahmah Ghazali

Kitted out in just a rucksack and flip flops while carrying a takeaway coffee, the commuter appeared to be grinning at fellow Londoners as he walked through the city naked.

Shock as naked commuter spotted walking through central London

The DWP is set to close 36 ‘temporary’ Jobcentres over the next few months.

Jobcentre closures: DWP to shut 36 sites - see full list

You should also seriously consider maintaining pension contributions even if your working patterns change, says Sarah Coles

Why we must remember victims of the gender pensions gap: Sarah Coles

Universal Credit claimants will no doubt want to be aware of the rules for going abroad if they’re going on holiday this summer.

DWP explains rules around Universal Credit and going on holiday

A Martin Lewis fan has claimed £22,000 in free cash after following his advice on Money Saving Expert - and it is thought that more than 21,000 households could be eligible for similar payments after a major change.

Martin Lewis: Fan gets £22,000 in free cash from DWP thanks to tip

The first cost of living payments of 2023 started to hit bank accounts in April in what was a welcome cash boost for millions of Brits amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

When will the next cost of living payment be paid and who is eligible?

Thousands of pensioners could be missing out on Pension Credit worth £3,500 a year plus the £301 cost of living payment. There are just 10 days left to apply - check if you’re eligible and how to make a claim.

Pensioners have 10 days left to apply for boost worth £3,500 a year

Can benefits or universal credit debt be waived by DWP? Tribunal forces government to release appeal criteria

How to appeal DWP benefits debt repayments - criteria considered

HMRC has confirmed when one million families will receive a £301 cost of living payment (Composite: Kim Mogg / Adobe)

DWP £310 cost of living payments stopped in abrupt announcement

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many households are struggling financially

Cost of living payments will start to land in bank accounts next week

Benefit claimants such as those who receive Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment need to notify DWP if there are changes to their circumstances, which includes going abroad.

DWP issues holiday warning to Universal Credit and PIP claimants

Benefit claimants such as those who receive Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment need to notify DWP if there are changes to their circumstances, which includes going abroad.

Rahmah Ghazali

Thousands of low-income households in Sheffield are set to receive support this Spring

DWP confirm Spring cost of living payments

When the spring Cost of Living payment will hit your bank accounts

Martin Lewis has issued advice as thousands of woman could be owed around £6,000 from the government

Martin Lewis urges women to check for £6,000 pension underpayment

'How I laughed when I read Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s comments in a national newspaper lamenting the fact that up to one million over-50s left the UK workforce during the pandemic and never returned'. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Focus should be on creating meaningful jobs for young people - Jayne Dowle

DWP announces plans to close 20 Jobcentres across the UK

Martin Lewis has updated his followers on the £900 cost of living payments for 202 (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis predicts when £900 cost of living payments will land

Cold Weather Payment: How to check if you can claim DWP grant

People who claim Universal Credit should be aware of what changes in circumstances they need to report to the DWP

The 21 changes benefit claimants must report to DWP to avoid court

A general view of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Benefit claimants could get £1,500 payment if court appeal successful

£1 pound coins and a £10 note. (Pic credit: Matt Cardy / Getty Images)

DWP Christmas Bonus: How are my Christmas benefits paid and who is eligible?

DWP staff are set to walk out on strike for two weeks over Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)

DWP staff set to strike for two weeks over Christmas

The DWP has revealed when the second cost of living payment will land in Bristol bank accounts.

Update for people who have not received second cost of living payment

A general view of a household energy bill displayed on a mobile phone held next to a gas hob. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Energy social tariff would establish a safety net - Emma Hardy

The cash boost forms the second instalment of the £650 cost of living payment as part of a package of measures announced by the Government earlier this year to help tackle the cost of living crisis.

Second cost of living payment set to hit millions of bank accounts

When will my benefits be paid over Christmas?

When Universal Credit and other benefits will be paid over Christmas

The second cost of living payment is due to land in account from November 8.

DWP confirm when second instalment of £324 will be paid this autumn

Cost of living payments in Manchester Credit: Wayhome Studio - stock.adobe.com

Cost of living: Payments you could get to help with energy bills

A man walks past a sign with the email address of ‘universal credit’ outside a Job Centre.

Universal Credit rule change that impacts thousands explained

Donna Johnson, of Leeds, had a letter from the DWP saying her daughter had died

Yorkshire mother sent letter from DWP saying her 15-month-old baby had died

DWP issues scam warning to everyone due £326 cost of living payment

Here’s what the £10 payment from ‘DWP XB’ means - and if you have to return it

Overpayments happen because Universal Credit awards are based on an estimate of earnings at the start of the year, which may prove inaccurate by the end of the year. PHOTO: Adobe Stock.

Universal credit claimants struggle as DWP collects debt they didn’t know they h...

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This is why HMRC is supporting thousands of jobs at Wellington Place in Leeds