2 h. ago DWP confirms over 5,000 investigators tackling tax and benefit fraud

DWP is reviewing sample claims of State Pension, PIP and four other benefits for fraud or errors before April.

Economics

6 h. ago Brit 'mum on the run' who was jailed after boasting about claiming UK benefits in Thailand jets home without son, 4, after being freed from hellish prison

Ellis Matthews, 32, was deported by Thai authorities after spending more than three months locked up in an overcrowded and squalid immigration prison with her son Cairo, 4.

Events

11 h. ago Brit 'mum on the run' who was jailed after boasting about claiming UK benefits in Thailand returns home without son after being freed from hellish prison

Ellis Matthews, 32, was deported by Thai authorities after spending more than three months locked up in an overcrowded and squalid immigration prison with her son Cairo, 4.

Events

23 h. ago The rule that allows migrants to bring their families over to Britain and claim access to housing, healthcare and benefits

New arrivals are currently able to ask for relatives to join them in Britain the moment they are granted refugee protection.

Society

24 h. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could receive first payment before end of this month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

50 h. ago Universal Credit migration leads to 340,000 benefit claims closing

DWP data shows that between July 2022 and June 2025 a total of 2,108,000 people in 1,593,856 households have been sent migration notices - they must move to UC or they'll get nothing

Politics

53 h. ago Over 340,000 benefit claimants lose support as DWP closes claims

New data from the DWP shows hundreds of thousands of people will not be given support

Politics

65 h. ago Benefit fraudsters claiming £500million a year from abroad: Ministers urged to get a grip after Mail probe reveals abuse

Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) data shows that £423 million in benefits was claimed by fraudsters living outside the UK in 2024/25.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

4 d. ago People on Universal Credit eligible for UK Government bonus of up to £1,200

Three million people claiming certain benefits can now take advantage of the Help to Save scheme.

Politics

4 d. ago BREAKING Major police operation as Brit boy believed to have been abducted by his Russian mum

A major police investigation has been launched as a Russian mum has allegedly abducted her British son, as his dad raised an alarm by reporting him as missing in Marbella

Events

4 d. ago Major police operation as Brit boy believed to have been abducted by his Russian mum

A major police investigation has been launched as a Russian mum has allegedly abducted her British son, as his dad raised an alarm by reporting him as missing in Marbella

Events

4 d. ago 'Miss Holiday' claimed £40K in benefits but 'had more air miles than Air Force One'

Susan Pearson, 58, received more than £40,000 in Universal Credit across five years by saying she had no money - despite secretly holding over tens of thousands of pounds in two accounts

Economics

4 d. ago Images show Brit mum's horrifying injuries after pair mowed down by Ibiza taxi

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: Mum Ebony Corinley suffered extensive injuries, including six broken ribs, multiple leg fractures and an open fracture on her knee after the Ibiza collision

Events

4 d. ago Evri delivery driver lied about 'struggling to walk' to claim £235k in benefits

Paul Churchman, who lived with his wife and children in Sevenoaks, had a job as a delivery driver while at the same time claiming thousands of pounds in benefits

Economics

5 d. ago Evri delivery driver who falsely claimed £235,000 in benefits saying he couldn't bend over or walk more than 20 metres is jailed for three years

Paul Churchman told the Department for Work and Pensions he could barely walk without being in 'agonising pain', and roped his wife Gemma (pictured) into the scam.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP or other benefits using a mobile phone

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial data.

Events

7 d. ago DWP to axe benefit and move claimants to Universal Credit by next spring in major change

The DWP has confirmed that it will scrap a benefit and move claimants to Universal Credit by March 2026.

Politics

7 d. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

Crucial advice for people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Events

7 d. ago Brit mum unable to walk properly after motorbike accident on holiday in Turkey

Chloe Mackie, who is a former youth engagement worker, had to fork out £9,000 to return home following the accident in Turkey, which saw her "catapulted into the air"

Transport