2 h. ago Key DWP benefits you lose access to after reaching State Pension age

The State Pension is a financial lifeline for 13 million people across the UK, according to new data from the DWP, with the regular payout currently up to £230.25 a week

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2 h. ago DWP PIP claimants can request vital form before welfare reform takes place

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to introduce new PIP disability benefit rules and the key date for claimants to look out for is in November 2026

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6 h. ago DWP benefits you can no longer claim when you reach State Pension age

The State Pension provides financial support for 13 million across the UK - here are the benefits you can no longer claim when you reach State Pension age

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41 h. ago OAPs can get 10 freebies and discounts worth £14,214 in May – see if you're eligible

State pensioners could potentially boost their income even further by claiming one DWP benefit that can unlock a raft of freebies and discounts worth up to £14,214.20

Economics

47 h. ago PIP cuts: Complete timeline of DWP changes and who will lose and keep benefit

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) cuts have left many of the 3.6 million Brits claiming the disability benefit worth as much as £108.55 per week financially confused and anxious

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67 h. ago Six DWP benefits you are not eligible for on reaching State Pension age

State Pension age matches your qualifying age for Pension Credit, unless you are a man born before December 6, 1953

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67 h. ago DWP benefit claimants to be hit by increased charge starting from today

The increase will affect people claiming benefits including Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, and Jobseeker's Allowance

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2 d. ago State Pension age changes could see retirement payment delays for three million people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

2 d. ago WASPI women warn Labour at risk of losing seats due to State Pension age compensation

New research also indicates proposed changes to PIP could prove costly for the UK Government at the next election.

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3 d. ago DWP letters telling claimants to act quickly or lose benefits landing on doorsteps

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is moving people over from legacy benefits to Universal Credit through its Managed Migration programme

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3 d. ago Reeves’s benefits cuts will hit red wall communities hardest, research reveals

Chancellor’s welfare cuts set to plunge 250,000 people into poverty

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3 d. ago The 10 DWP and money changes in May including early benefit payments and Ofgem price cap announcement

All the major changes that will affect your finances this month

Economics

3 d. ago New call to ‘abandon’ DWP benefit reforms and create a National Disability Strategy

An online petition argues the welfare reforms will see ‘devastating cuts to disability benefits’.

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3 d. ago DWP shares update on new powers to snoop on benefit claimant bank accounts

One of these new powers - and it's most controversial - will give the DWP access to bank accounts of those suspected of having more money than they say and to recover benefit debts.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP Universal Credit payments to rise for millions within days

The delay is due to the DWP's assessment period. This is when the benefits department looks at your financial situation to see how much Universal Credit you will get

Economics

4 d. ago DWP issues update on calls to scrap planned cuts to disability benefits

Titled "Protect Disabled people who cannot work from planned cuts to benefits", the petition called for the government to scrap its proposed plans for the disability benefit PIP and the health element to Universal Credit

Politics

4 d. ago Former DWP employee urges all parents to claim Child Benefit

Sandra Wrench shares three crucial reasons parents should not ignore Child Benefit.

Society

4 d. ago New update on DWP plans to ‘monitor’ bank accounts to stop benefit fraud

Several MPs raised concerns over the new Eligibility Verification Measure.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP warning as changes to Universal Credit will affect thousands of households

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a fresh update on changes to benefits that are set to affect thousands of households in the UK

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5 d. ago Man, 46, says he is 'absolutely petrified' of DWP benefits cuts as study raises fears

The Trussell Trust charity found that failing to tackle hunger and hardship plaguing Britain is costing the UK £75.6billion a year - and it could get worse due to benefits cuts

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