21 h. ago DWP £25 payments warning to check your bank statement for six

People on six kinds of benefits may qualify for the extra DWP cash

Economics

38 h. ago DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

Politics

39 h. ago DWP benefit claimants told to check 'tricky rules' over payments

People on several benefits may get the DWP payments

Politics

39 h. ago DWP tells people on benefits they 'won't automatically' get payments

It's worth double checking the DWP qualifying rules as they are quite specific

Politics

44 h. ago DWP changes older people must report or risk payments stopping

The DWP has issued a warning to Attendance Allowance claimants

Events

64 h. ago Cold weather DWP payments may not go to some people even as temperatures fall

Many people could miss out on a key DWP payment despite being eligible

Politics

3 d. ago DWP says married pensioners may boost income by £4,300 with eligibility check

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging married people over State Pension age to check if they are eligible for a vital benefit

Economics

3 d. ago DWP says 760,000 pensioners missing out on up to £4,300 a year income boost

The DWP says hundreds of thousands of people are failing to receive all the financial help they are entitled to

Economics

3 d. ago PIP audio recording update for people due a DWP assessment in

PIP assessments can be conducted in person, by video call or over the phone.

Politics

3 d. ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other payments could stop if you stay in hospital this winter

DWP payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it is just for one night.

Economics

4 d. ago New DWP update for people on legacy benefits ahead of payments ending in April

Legacy benefits including Income Support and Income-based Jobseekers’ Allowance are set to close at the start of April 2026.

Politics

4 d. ago DWP confirms new rules for people on PIP, DLA or Carer’s Allowance

Some people could see breaks in their benefit payment unless they take action.

Politics

5 d. ago DWP issues Winter Fuel Payment warning and says 'you do not need to'

Most people will receive their Winter Fuel Payment automatically - and the DWP is urging elderly households to be wary of scammers

Events

5 d. ago DWP confirms five groups of people 'not eligible' for winter fuel payments in 2025

The winter fuel payment provides between £200 -£300 depending on personal circumstances

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms five groups of people 'not eligible' for 2025 £300 winter fuel payment

The winter fuel payment is a one-off payment made to help people pay for heating during the winter months

Economics

5 d. ago DVLA's 118 health issues you must report or risk £1,000 fine

While having one of the 118 health conditions doesn't automatically mean being unable to drive the DVLA still needs to be told

Economics

7 d. ago Guardian’s former Gaza correspondent named young journalist of the year in UK awards

Malak A Tantesh, 20, ‘showed immense talent and bravery’, said judges at Media Freedom awards in LondonThe UK’s Society of Editors has named Malak A Tantesh, the Guardian’s former Gaza correspondent, as young journalist of the year in the national press category at this year’s Media Freedom awards.The judges said Tantesh “showed immense talent and bravery in some of the hardest conditions ever faced by a journalist, she continued to report while having to forage for food and facing the constant risk of bombing and the threat of targeted killing”. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago People most likely to get DWP PIP payments for 10 years before review

DWP has previously said that over 1,000 new PIP awards are being issued every day

Politics

7 d. ago DWP says millions of people to be £150 better off this winter

DWP has issued an update to millions of eligible people

Economics

7 d. ago Universal Credit changes people must report or DWP payments could stop

There are nearly 20 changes in circumstances which must be reported to the DWP as soon as possible.

Politics