26 h. ago DWP claimants risk 'financial hit' as 356,000 see benefits closed with three groups hurt

The DWP is sending out an important letter setting out a deadline to take action

Events

32 h. ago DwP benefits hotline spends £8m a year of taxpayers cash on translators for 90 different languages

Official figures have shown that the Department for Works and Pensions is spending almost £8million a year on translation services which include some of the world's rarest languages.

Economics

37 h. ago DWP claimants warned 'don't assume' as 356,000 have benefits cut off

A legal expert has warned the process is not straightforward and says many on benefits such as Income Support need help

Events

52 h. ago DWP explains 'extra' help it can provide for PIP claimants ahead of review

Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security and Disabilities at the DWP, has confirmed a number of measures are in place to help PIP claimants through the review process

Politics

61 h. ago Full list of DWP measures in place to help people through PIP review process

The DWP has confirmed that not all PIP claimants will need to attend a face-to-face assessment if they are due an award review.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP issues Universal Credit warning as millions of you could be owed refund

The DWP has issued a warning to millions of Universal Credit claimants who may be owed a refund on a specific payment

Events

4 d. ago People on Universal Credit may be due historical cash refund from DWP

Claimants have until May 4 to ask the DWP to review their Hardship Payment decision.

Economics