69 m. ago Claims for £300 DWP payment will be available from this date

The DWP has confirmed that people over the State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can do so by post from 15 September and over the phone from 15 October

Economics

73 m. ago Older people can claim DWP heating support worth up to £300 from this date this month

The UK Government has confirmed that Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically to around nine million people in England and Wales

Economics

5 d. ago The dates DWP state pension age will rise as new increase considered

The UK Government is reviewing whether the state pension age should eventually be increased to 70

Politics

8 d. ago Dates the DWP will send £300 letters to millions of eligible households

Millions are set to receive a letter that will help clarify if they'll get extra support this winter

Economics

8 d. ago DWP issues 'beware' warning to millions of people ahead of Winter Fuel Payments

Winter Fuel Payments are worth £200 for eligible households, or £300 for eligible households with someone aged over 80

Events

8 d. ago Confirmed DWP cut off date when you need to be born to get 2025 winter fuel payment

The Government has confirmed that nine million people who missed out on the Winter Fuel Payment last winter will receive the £300 benefit this time around

Economics

1 week ago August Bank Holiday benefits payments: DWP moves up UK benefits, pension payments – when you'll get your cash

Millions of families can expect their benefits early this week 🎉

Economics

1 week ago September 2025 DWP payment dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living help

UK households are facing rising prices, research has shown but there are various forms of financial support that are available to them and some crucial dates to put in the calendar and take note of

Economics

1 week ago Millions of households on benefits have until Sunday to qualify for £150 off energy bills this winter

Eligible households will receive £150 off their energy bills in October

Economics

1 week ago How benefit and pension payment dates will change over bank holiday weekend

The usual payment date will be changing due to the bank holiday

Economics

1 week ago DWP urges people to check bank accounts in coming days after rule change

The summer bank holiday is likely to affect the payment dates for thousands of DWP claimants

Economics

1 week ago DWP letters to be sent to nine million people over payment worth up to £300

The DWP has confirmed that nine million pensioners will receive the payment, with the amount varying depending on individual circumstances

Economics

2 w. ago Millions reminded 'check your electricity bill' or miss out on £150 DWP payment

The UK Government is expanding the eligibility of the payment to include an additional 2.7 million households, but the deadline to meet certain criteria is fast approaching. It could mean a £150 discount on energy bills.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP date confirmed for bank 'monitoring' in list of tough new measures

The UK Government has unveiled the biggest fraud crackdown in a generation - and new factsheets published by the DWP contain details of how the proposals will be implemented

Economics

2 w. ago Start date for new DWP Eligibility Verification and ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to tackle benefit fraud

The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how people on benefits spend their money.

Economics

3 w. ago 'When will I get my DWP money if it's due on August 25 bank holiday?

The August bank holiday is coming up - and if you're due to be paid your DWP benefits on that date, you'll need to know when you'll receive your payment

Economics

3 w. ago Thousands living near new pylons to save £250 on energy bills as government gives update

Eligible households will benefit from up to £2,500 in savings over the course of the scheme

Economics