34 h. ago DWP confirms major update for 2026 that will affect thousands of workers

The Department for Work and Pensions has today issued details of changes coming in 2026

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms major PIP change to start in April for new claims

The measure is part of plans to reduce the Work Capability Assessment backlog and separate from the Timms Review.

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance increases April 2026

People on disability benefits will see payments increase from April next year

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms Christmas pay date changes next week for people on State Pension or benefits

Full list of benefits due to be paid early over the festive fortnight.

Economics

2 w. ago New update on DWP plans to abolish Work Capability Assessments for Universal Credit claims

DWP is working with suppliers to clear a backlog of Work Capability Assessment for claimants.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP confirms timeline for planned changes to Motability Scheme

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to the Motability Scheme during the Autumn Budget.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP gains new powers to take money directly from bank accounts

Banks risk a fine if they do not share information with government agents when asked

Economics

4 w. ago DWP confirms 3 groups will have money deducted from bank accounts from today

Fraud investigators will check the bank details of millions of benefit claimants

Economics

4 w. ago DWP confirms New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates from April

Pensioners could see an increase of up to £574 next year under the Triple Lock.

Economics