5 h. ago DWP benefit claimants could be owed £5,000 after major Universal Credit error

The issue relates to benefit claimants who lost disability premiums after they were moved to Universal Credit before January 2019

Economics

40 h. ago DWP crackdown sees over 330,000 PIP benefit claims rejected last year

Of the 721,100 claimants who had their PIP claim cleared between 2023-2024, 332,800 - around 46% - were rejected by the benefits department

Politics

65 h. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit and 12 other benefits to rise but some will be delayed

The DWP has confirmed the rates for several disability benefits including personal independence payments (PIP), attendance allowance, and disability living allowance from April

Politics

3 d. ago DWP tax credit warning as households must act now or face having payments stopped

The DWP is replacing six 'legacy benefits' with Universal Credit from April, including Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit. These benefits will be permanently discontinued from April

Events

4 d. ago DWP gives update on thousands of benefit claimants set for compensation after court battle

Not everyone will get compensation at the same time, universal credit boss reveals

Events

4 d. ago The 12 DWP and money changes that are coming in March including train fares and benefits

Changes include rising train fares, changes to Universal Credit and Winter Fuel Payments ending - here's everything you need to know.

Economics

4 d. ago Every DWP benefit not increasing in April 2025 in major blow to thousands

The benefits that will remain unaffected by rises this April include the benefit cap, capital limits, and Local Housing Allowance. Additionally, bereavement support and the High Income Child Benefit charge are also not included

Politics

4 d. ago Universal Credit recipients could be owed money back from DWP for hardship payments

Some Universal Credit claimantss are currently able to ask the DWP to review a previous hardship payments and could be entitled to money back from the government

Economics

4 d. ago Sadiq Khan launches Growth Plan in bid to 'turbocharge' London economy

Sir Sadiq’s new strategy aims to ‘create 150,000 good jobs, build more affordable homes, and deliver major new transport upgrades’

Politics

5 d. ago DWP to take 'urgent' look into money being deducted from benefit payments

There are concerns that the current system is pushing people into debt

Economics

5 d. ago Millions of benefit claimants have five weeks left to act or risk losing payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently working to scrap six legacy benefits and move everyone onto Universal Credit - the first to be axed is Tax Credits which will be closed for good in April

Economics

5 d. ago DWP issues major update for anyone who claims Universal Credit and rents

The department announced this week that it was going to examine the controversial system, which automatically lets landlords take a cut of a claimant's benefit to cover rent arrears

Politics

6 d. ago People with sight loss could claim up to £434 extra per month

Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit which is delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Economics

6 d. ago New DWP update on health and disability benefit reform consultation due to launch next month

A new Green Paper on proposed reforms for health and disability benefits will be published before the Spring Statement.

Politics

6 d. ago Carers getting DWP benefit urged to update details ahead of earnings threshold increase

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to those in receipt of Carer's Allowance

Politics

7 d. ago DWP giving cash refunds to some people claiming Universal Credit

Some people are currently able to ask the DWP to review a previous Universal Credit hardship payment - and could be entitled to money back

Economics

7 d. ago DWP dodges PIP questions on whether vouchers will replace cash payments under new reforms

The DWP will announce proposed health and disability benefit reforms ahead of the Spring Statement in March.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP warning as 10.3 million Universal Credit deductions deemed 'unlawful'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been warned after a process it used to deduct people's Universal Credit was deemed 'unlawful' which could leave hundreds affected

Events

7 d. ago Help! My state pension credits are missing: STEVE WEBB urges everyone to 'spring clean' their NI records

You helped a reader not credited with National Insurance contributions whilst claiming Universal Credit. I have exactly the same issues regarding ESA.

Events

9 d. ago DWP to increase universal credit, PIP and attendance allowance for millions in matter of weeks

Millions of people in the UK will see a rise in their benefits in the coming weeks

Politics