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The new M&S food store taking shape at Norcross

14 exciting images of major progress at new multi-million-pound M&S

Asda to trial new national apprenticeship programme in Fleetwood store

Asda to trial new national apprenticeship programme in Fleetwood store

The government has confirmed benefit payments are to be paid early this weekend - ahead of the August bank holiday.

The 11 benefits to be paid early this August bank holiday weekend

Political pundits have suggested Andy Burnham make Blackpool his 'Mar-a-Lago' by moving the PM's official holiday retreat from Chequers in Buckinghamshire to the Lancashire seaside resort

Andy Burnham should make Blackpool his 'Mar-a-Lago' as PM, forget Chequers

The completed Fylde View office is home to over 3,000 DWP employees

Breaking DWP office evacuated as large piece of cladding plunges from building

Christmas and New Year bank holidays can shift DWP and HMRC benefit payment dates (Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

Your guide to early or adjusted benefit payments this Christmas

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Dozens of jobs on offer across Lancashire as unemployment rate rises

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Scam alert as fake DWP texts target over-60s over Winter Fuel Payment

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Urgent DWP warning for over-60s as four key benefits set to be axed

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Early benefit and pension payments for millions ahead of Bank Holiday

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Early Easter benefit payments for 1000s as DWP and HMRC dates moved

Employment Minister Alison McGovern launches Blackpool Jobs Fair with Blackpool South MP Chris Webb

Employment Minister Alison McGovern's pledge during resort visit

Winter Fuel Payment: claims for £300 DWP payment open now

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1000s of UK homes to get £300, air fryers via Household Support Fund

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Fleetwood Youth Hub’s Warm Clothing Bank: Helping Our Community Stay Warm This W...

Warm Clothing Bank Flyer

Fleetwood Youth Hub’s Warm Clothing Bank: Helping Our Community Stay Warm This W...
As winter sets in and the cost of living keeps rising, Fleetwood Youth Hub, a provision run by Volunteer Centre, Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde and funded by DWP has stepped up with its Warm Clothing Bank.
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The owners of former DWP site Warbreck House have revealed ambitious proposals for the land

Ambitious plans for former DWP site Warbreck House revealed

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DWP Christmas Bonus payment dates - and when you'll receive benefits

The new DWP offices in Blackpool

New DWP offices have changed the landscape in Blackpool town centre

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb

MP Chris Webb quizzes minister Liz Kendall over Waspi campaign

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

Coun Paul Galley

Tories anger after bid to challenge fuel allowance cuts is refused

DWP, Enveco staff & Friends of the Devonshire Road Rock Gardens, rebuilding the storytelling circle

Enveco NW, the DWP, and volunteers rebuild the storytelling story at the Devonsh...

DWP issues update on 'light touch' PIP reviews that need no assessment

Many pensioners are worried about the cut to winter fuel allowances

Thousands of Blackpool pensioners set to lose their fuel allowance

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

The money will people most in need

Families to get £200 via Household Support Fund - but funds are low
Households can receive financial support - but act quickly; funds are running low 💰
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Mexford House, pictured when it operated as offices

Former civil service building Mexford House set to become 120 flats

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

Mexford House, pictured when it operated as offices.

Plans submitted to turn former civil service building into 120 flats

A fire broke out at Blackpool's £100m Civil Service Hub

Council gives damage update following fire at £100m Civil Service Hub

The team at The Platform

Young job seekers are urged to get along to The Platform in Blackpool

Mexford House when it operated as offices

Planners' decision over the future of former DWP civil service office

Proposals to turn this civil service office building into flats is due to go before Blackpool planners

Mexford House: flats project due to go before planners

The new Civil Service hub

Office development is changing the face of Blackpool town centre

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

Julie Simkiss )(left) and managers from Hesketh House washing cars to raise money for Children In Need in 2005

Civil servants at Norcross, Hesketh House and Warbreck Hill in retro pictures

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

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

Serco - the government contractor for housing asylum seekers - said it has "no plans or involvement" in the Warbreck House site which will be vacated by the DWP in June

Serco statement on rumours that DWP offices could become asylum seeker housing

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

Benefit claimants are now required to notify officials if they travel overseas, in a warning by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

DWP summer holiday warning to anyone on Universal Credit and PIP

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)

Breaking DWP £310 cost of living payments stopped in abrupt announcement

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

Breaking 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.

Breaking DWP issues holiday warning to Universal Credit and PIP claimants

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

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