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DWP

British  

abbreviation

  1. Department for Work and Pensions

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The DWP confirmed in a statement that its negotiators will bring a proposal to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners next month to buy the Figueroa Street property.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The DWP says they are the hardest claimants to move to the new system.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

City Councilmember Ruth Galanter, who helped broker an agreement that laid the groundwork for the 1994 decision, urged the state board to insist that DWP fulfill its commitment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

A data protection law passed in 2018 allows the DWP to link these records to survey responses, meaning the department can produce more accurate figures for household incomes.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The scandal dates back to 2013, when a new DWP billing system issued erroneous bills to thousands of customers, including a Van Nuys couple billed nearly $52,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026