3 h. ago 3 life changes that could get your PIP benefits stopped if you don’t tell DWP

People who don’t report these changes could risk being taken to court or having to pay penalties

Politics

10 h. ago DWP confirms over 5,000 investigators tackling tax and benefit fraud

DWP is reviewing sample claims of State Pension, PIP and four other benefits for fraud or errors before April.

Economics

10 h. ago DWP benefits cheat claimed £56k in Universal Credit – but she owned her house

Sumira Amin, 36, claimed she lived alone in a rented property with her children and had no savings or capital interest - but she was rumbled by anti-fraud squads

Society

36 h. ago She claimed £56,000 in benefits off DWP, but an investigation revealed her one major lie

Sumira Amin, 36, pleaded guilty

Economics

36 h. ago 'It's clear you were not the driving force behind this... you are a woman who needs help'

Sumira Amin, 36, pleaded guilty after false claims to DWP

Politics

50 h. ago DWP confirms when bank account checks will start as three benefits 'targeted'

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the start date for new eligibility verification and bank account checks which will be rolled out from April 2026

Economics

61 h. ago DWP October 2025 benefit and state pension payment dates confirmed

PIP, Universal Credit and state pension payments are distributed to millions of claimants across the UK

Economics

3 d. ago Free eye tests are available to some via the NHS and this is who's eligible

People claiming specific benefits from the DWP and others of certain ages are often eligible for free sight tests

Politics

3 d. ago DWP benefits you can no longer claim once you reach State Pension age

A reminder has been issued to people nearing retirement age that they will soon no longer be able to claim certain benefits.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP income boost for people working after reaching State Pension age

Simple way older people planning to stay in work after reaching State Pension age can boost wages and DWP contributory benefit.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes start in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

9 d. 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

1 week ago DWP could be given increased powers to investigate fraud amid crackdown

Benefit claimants suspected of making fraudulent claims could face new DWP investigatory powers next year

Events

1 week ago DWP rule change could see thousands stripped of benefit payments

The Government is promising every young person out of work for 18 months a paid job, apprenticeship, or college place - but the pledge comes with a warning

Politics

1 week ago DWP Attendance Allowance claimants must report nine changes or risk losing benefit

There are 1,859,539 cases of entitlement of Attendance Allowance across the country

Events

1 week ago HMRC handing out £1,200 bonus to claimants on one DWP benefit but there's a catch

HM Revenue and Customs is giving a bonus payment worth up to 1,200 to people on Universal Credit, and this is how you can claim yours - but it isn't as easy as it sounds.

Economics

1 week ago DWP scheme designed to help people with health problems get into work

The DWP offers a number of different disability benefits, including the Access to Work scheme

Politics

1 week ago Brits warned DWP could stop benefits if they fail to report key detail

Failing to tell the Department for Work and Pensions about a change in circumstances could have some serious consequences.

Events

1 week ago 6 things that could stop your DWP benefits including selling your house

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns about six reasons benefits claimants could have their money stopped

Politics

2 w. ago ‘The UK’s benefits system is set up to make you fail – it’s devastating’

More than half of all benefit claimants (51 per cent) say that claiming has damaged their mental health, research from welfare charity Turn2Us reveals

Events