24 h. ago DWP explains why it can't change benefit criteria despite 9 million missing out

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has explained why it is unable to alter the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth up to £300 each winter

Events

26 h. ago DWP issued warning over new powers to snoop on benefit claimant bank accounts

The Fraud, Error and Debt Bill is set to give the benefits department new and extensive powers to help it crackdown on fraud within the social security system

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27 h. ago Universal Credit down: Users unable to access benefits accounts as gov.uk not working

Millions of people claim the DWP benefit

Politics

31 h. ago DWP benefit paying up to £5,600 a year to end in 13 areas this month

The areas are in Scotland, and the benefit payments will stop as they are being replaced by another benefit called the Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP)

Economics

51 h. ago There may not be enough electric cars to go round if sales rules are relaxed

'Families seeking to lower their driving bills by getting their hands on a cheap-to-run second-hand EV could be left stuck paying a £1,600 a year petrol premium simply because there aren't enough electric cars to go round'

Politics

55 h. ago DWP benefit rules mean Universal Credit claimants won't get 1.7% rise next month

Universal Credit and other benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7

Politics

68 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

4 d. 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

6 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

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7 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

7 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

1 week 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

1 week ago Brent Council pays out nearly £600,000 in pothole and pavement injury claims

A North London council has paid out nearly £600,000 in compensation for accident and injury claims caused by potholes and pavement defects since 2020, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed.

Economics

1 week ago DWP axing benefit claimed by thousands of people in April as letters sent

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is in the process of replacing old legacy benefits with Universal Credit

Politics

1 week ago DWP benefit cuts could be as much as £5bn under Labour plans

Previous plans had put the figure at £3 billion – but it may now be much more

Economics

2 w. ago DWP Universal Credit and benefit changes as some get bigger rise than others

Changes are being made within weeks that will affect millions of people as new Department for Work and Pensions payments take effect

Politics

2 w. ago DWP warning as millions on Universal Credit will have to wait two months for payment increase

The new DWP benefit increased payment rates will only be applied to Universal Credit assessment periods that have started on or after April 7

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