78 m. ago New DWP steps to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP worth up to £749

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.

Economics

2 h. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes start in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

29 h. ago DWP to increase State Pension age next April for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise between 2026 and 2028

Economics

30 h. ago BBC issue apology after 'insensitive' reporting on death of ex

WARNING: SENSITIVE CONTENT - The BBC has issued an apology for how they handled the publication of details from a coroner's court regarding the death of former Liverpool Women manager, Matt Beard

Events

55 h. ago DWP confirms millions more people will receive £150 bills discount

The discount will be applied to people's bills from next month

Economics

3 d. ago DWP back payment warning after 370,000 letters sent to UK households

The DWP has sent letters to people encouraging them to review their State Pension payments as they may be lower than they are entitled to

Events

3 d. ago DWP confirms eligible people on Universal Credit could get an extra £5,000 a year

The LCWRA element is for people whose health problems are so severe they cannot reasonably be expected to work or take part in work-related activities

Economics

4 d. ago New PIP update for people in Scotland still receiving DWP payments

Nearly half a million claimants are getting up to £749 every month through Adult Disability Payment.

Politics

5 d. ago Met warns that hostile states are recruiting youths for crime

Met warns that hostile states are recruiting youths for crime  BBC

Events

5 d. ago DWP scheme designed to help people with health problems get into work

The DWP offers a number of different disability benefits, including the Access to Work scheme

Politics

5 d. ago BBC Breakfast star issued warning as he gets 'told off' live on

A BBC Breakfast presenter was told to "move on" after he made an unexpected comment on Sunday

Events

6 d. ago DWP rules some on State Pension must follow or risk payments stopping

DWP guidance warns some people will need to get in touch or risk penalties

Economics

6 d. ago Strictly's Lauren Oakley quits social media as she makes plea to fans ahead of live show

Strictly Come Dancing professional Lauren Oakley has heartbreakingly made the decision to quit social media ahead of the BBC series as she issued a warning to trolls

Politics

7 d. ago Volume of US YouTube shows ‘weakens UK children’s ties to their own culture’

BBC’s head of children’s TV says YouTube’s algorithm takes children to US-based content, rather than UK showsThe amount of American content children are consuming on YouTube risks weakening their connection to British culture and language, the BBC’s head of children’s television has warned.Patricia Hidalgo, the director of children and education at the BBC, said the algorithm of the all-conquering video-sharing site diverted British children on to US-based content, rather than “nourishing” British programming that helps cement their cultural identity. Continue reading...

Culture

8 d. ago Big DWP State Pension change confirmed for people with these birthdates

People can expect letters from DWP

Economics

8 d. ago DWP paying older people with these conditions extra £441 a month

DWP figures show there are more than 1.7 million older people receiving the extra support

Economics

9 d. ago DWP winter fuel payment threshold set to cost thousands of people money in 2026

The payment was means-tested in 2024, but was restored last year

Economics

9 d. ago People on PIP must report certain changes or DWP monthly payments of up to £749 could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP warns millions of Universal Credit claimants about changes

The DWP is urging people claiming Universal Credit to report changes using their online account to avoid any potential overpayment

Events

9 d. ago Premier League clubs in talks with DWP in bid to tackle young people not in work

Department for Work and Pensions chief Pat McFadden will today outline plans alongside top clubs to tackle the rising number of young people not in education or employment

Politics