60 h. ago DWP's Statutory Sick Pay change to make many an extra £100 better off each week

DWP is changing the rate of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) this month which could see some of UK's lowest earners being given more money- here is everything you need to know

Economics

3 d. ago 'I used my DWP benefits to pay for trip to Japan and you can too'

Joshua Bishop used Universal Credit to fund a trip to Japan and is planning on going to Portugal next

Politics

7 d. ago People with UK passports issued important reminder ahead of April deadline

A budget travel expert has urged anyone with a passport to check if it needs renewing in the near future - as the cost is set to change from next month

Events

7 d. ago Martin Lewis urges grandparents to claim free £303 DWP pay out

Grandparents who have been helping out with childcare could be entitled to a DWP top up of £303 a year - and Martin Lewis is urging people to check if they are eligible

Economics

8 d. ago Major change to DWP benefits next month including Universal Credit and PIP

If you're due a benefit payment on one of the Easter bank holidays, you'll likely be the previous working day, as the DWP and HMRC don't pay benefit payments on bank holidays

Politics

2 w. ago The 13 ways DWP decides whether to pay PIP disability benefit and how 'points' work

The government announced a major shake up to the PIP eligibility criteria this week

Economics

2 w. ago Check your future State Pension online to see how much DWP will pay you in retirement

Make sure you know how much money you are due in retirement before reaching 66 or 67.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP stands firm on decision not to pay women State Pension age compensation

More than 160,000 people have signed an online petition that has now been debated by MPs.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP gives millions of UK workers pay rise as it changes sick pay rules

The DWP has announced changes to Statutory Sick Pay for 1.3 million people on low wages as part of plans to improve living standards

Economics

2 w. ago New call for Council Tax discount for all people over State Pension age

An online petition is calling for State Pension incomes to be taken into account when calculating Council Tax bills.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP Household Support Fund offering up to £1,000 to help pay your bills

The Household Support Fund is a DWP scheme where local councils can hand out extra support to hard-up families

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms older people can make online claim for £4,200 State Pension boost in just 16 minutes

The maximum number of Pension Credit questions to be answered online is 48, but claims can be completed in 35.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP faces legal action after making claimants pay for the department's mistakes

The Public Law Project found there were 686,756 cases of Universal Credit overpayments caused by DWP errors – as the law charity previously helped one claimant have over £8k in debts wiped

Politics

3 w. ago Full list of PIP changes people must report to DWP or monthly payments could stop

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

Politics

3 w. ago DWP forces over 680,000 people to pay back benefits after mistakes it had made

Under the current rules, the benefits department recovers benefits overpayments by deducting an amount from a claimant's monthly benefit payment and all overpayments must be clawed back - even if it was the department's mistake

Politics

3 w. ago The DWP forced over 680,000 people to pay for its own mistakes. Now campaigners want the law changed

Exclusive: The DWP must ‘take responsibility’ for its mistakes, campaigners say

Politics

3 w. ago New calls for State Pension payments of £1,700 each month for every older person

An online petition proposes increasing the State Pension to match 35 hours at the National Living Wage rate.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP warning of every reason you might have to pay back benefits

It also sets out what to do if you think they have made the wrong decision

Events

4 w. ago DWP issues crucial update for those who pay rent and claim Universal Credit

The department has not revealed whether compensation can be expected in the future

Politics