28 h. ago Millions of UK pensioners to receive DWP letters about £300 payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will today begin sending out letters to more than nine million households to confirm they will receive up to £300 to help with soaring energy bills

Economics

51 h. ago Not all pensioners will automatically get DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Government is rolling out the payout to nine million people across England and Wales

Economics

51 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment not automatic for all State Pensioners

Government is rolling out the £300 payout to nine million people across England and Wales.

Economics

52 h. ago DWP payment of more than £4,000 a year you could be entitled to

Some people could be entitled to receive thousands of extra support from the Department for Work and Pensions

Economics

52 h. ago DWP confirms how much Winter Fuel Payment eligible couples will get

Winter Fuel Payments will be given to pensioners on less than £35,000 a year

Economics

53 h. ago DWP Personal Independence Payment claimants must report 15 changes or risk losing benefit

You must contact the Personal Independence Payment enquiry line straight away if certain circumstances change

Events

54 h. ago DWP benefit and state pension payment dates for October 2025

If you are in receipt of any welfare payments or the state pension, then it is important to know when you will be paid this month - we round up everything you need to know

Economics

3 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: extra DWP heating cash for millions of UK households this winter – who is eligible?

Energy bills remain high, but extra winter support is on the way for millions 💷

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

6 d. ago Letters to be sent to more than 9,000 UK people in new government scheme

At least 9,200 students will receive letters from current university students with similar upbringings

Politics

7 d. ago Four things that could mean you are eligible for DWP Universal Credit payment

Universal Credit can help with your living costs. It's paid monthly. You may be able to get it if you're on a low income, out of work or you cannot work

Politics

8 d. ago DWP PIP payments could rise to nearly £200 a week from April

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will continue to rise each year in line with the September inflation rate

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms group of pensioners that need to claim Winter Fuel Payment

The government has confirmed that certain people will need to claim the payment manually

Economics

8 d. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment eligibility for £300 benefit as deadline looms

The DWP is set to issue its Winter Fuel Payment to those who qualify. There is a new form for eligible people who must apply manually

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

1 week ago New DWP payment warning to single people claiming Universal Credit

A change in living arrangements can be reported using the Universal Credit online account.

Events

1 week ago New State Pension payment warning to people nearing DWP retirement age

The State Pension can form the main source of income for many people in retirement.

Events

1 week ago DWP confirms everyone who qualifies for 2025 Winter Fuel Payment up to £300

The benefit could mean a boost of up to £300 for some people to help towards their energy costs

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms group of pensioners that need to claim Winter Fuel Payment manually

Anyone who needs to apply for the payments should fill in a form

Economics

1 week ago State pensioners in England told of DWP '£1 rule' over £300 winter fuel payment

'Cliff-edge' benefit branded 'ludicrous' as people could miss out because of tiny amount of income

Economics