10 h. ago DWP announces £230 payment for state pensioners with specific codes this May

The basic and new State Pensions have been uprated by 4.1% for the new tax year

Economics

5 d. ago DWP announces 100,000 work placements for people on certain benefits

Unemployed benefit claimants aged 16 or over who do not need extra support are eligible for the ‘SWAPs’ programme

Politics

7 d. ago DWP to make two changes to State Pension from May that could give some £921

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced two major changes to the State Pension payment dates in May that will affect millions of Brits – and could even make more money

Economics

9 d. ago DWP announces major pension change with Brits to be '£1000 better off' in retirement

The government announced their new small pensions pot consolidator today, April 24

Economics

9 d. ago DWP announces £1,000 retirement savings boost under new plans for small pension pots

Pensions Minister Torsten Bell said there are now more small pension pots in the UK than pensioners.

Economics

1 week ago DWP announces nine welfare reform events across Great Britain for people to share their views

Events will be held in Glasgow, London, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham and Plymouth.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP announces major change for Universal Credit and how it verifies claims

Once you have submitted your Universal Credit claim, you need to verify your identity to get your first Universal Credit payment. This helps link the right person to the right claim and reduces the chance of benefit fraud

Politics

3 w. ago Specific group of people on State Pension due new payment rates of up to £230 next week

The New and Basic State Pension payment rates increased by 4.1 per cent on April 7.

Economics

4 w. ago DWP secretary Liz Kendall makes Triple Lock state pension announcement

The update comes as pensioners get an extra up to £470 from Sunday, and was echoed by Rachel Reeves

Politics

4 w. ago DWP state pensioners set for £230 benefit from today – and how to claim it

The State Pension will increase by 4.1% from today in line with average growth of wages under the triple lock promise – with the weekly payment increasing to £230.25

Economics

4 w. ago Change to DWP earnings rule means 60,000 more Brits are eligible for £333 next week

The DWP has announced a major benefit change coming into force from Monday, April 7

Economics

4 w. ago Household Support Fund 2025: when will councils announce DWP cost of living payment and application plans?

Find out when your local council will announce funding details and how to apply 💬

Economics