8 h. ago DWP confirms timeline for new PIP rules as 'thorough examination' takes place

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a "comprehensive review" of the disability benefit will take place before any changes are made

Politics

10 h. 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

11 h. 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

51 h. ago DWP PIP claims review change update as minister confirm replies over 'lifelong' conditions

A disabled PIP claimants group has said it is a 'common sense approach' and 'makes things easier for claimants'

Politics

63 h. ago HMRC to contact pensioners over Winter Fuel Payment repayment

The DWP has confirmed that the Winter Fuel allowance will be automatically repaid if a pensioner has an income of over 35,000

Economics

4 d. ago Government confirms date Winter Fuel Payment will start to be paid to pensioners

Some pensioners will receive their Winter Fuel Payments from today, the DWP has confirmed

Economics

4 d. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners start landing in bank accounts

Payments of between £100 and £300 will continue until mid-December.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP confirms key reasons for PIP review for new and existing claimants

The daily living and mobility components will be under review, but there are no plans to means-test the benefit.

Politics

6 d. ago DWP confirms plans to change Attendance Allowance for people making a new claim

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

9 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit fraud crackdown to launch soon

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to launch a new campaign at the end of January 2026 to combat Universal Credit fraud, with the initiative focusing on three key areas

Politics

1 week ago Universal Credit claimants warned of DWP fraud crackdown on three key loss areas

The DWP has confirmed a new campaign to tackle Universal Credit fraud will begin at the end of January, 2026. The crackdown will focus on living circumstances, self-employment, and savings

Events

1 week ago DWP confirms new Universal Credit fraud crackdown will focus on three key loss areas

The new campaign will launch at the end of January.

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms one group will get higher unemployment benefit for a specific reason

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is working on a new bill which includes plans to introduce a new 'unemployment insurance' scheme providing higher payments

Politics

2 w. ago DWP state pension rules change in 2026 with people born in these years affected

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the state pension age will increase from 2026

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms full scope of PIP review to ensure benefit is ‘fair and fit’ for the future

The daily living and mobility components will be under review, but there are no plans to means-test the benefit.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms exact date you must be born to get 2025 winter fuel payment 'from tomorrow'

The DWP has announced who will be eligible for the 2025 to 2026 winter fuel payment, with millions of Brits set to receive the £200 to £300 benefit

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms exact date you must be born to get 2025 winter fuel payment 'from Friday'

The Department for Work and Pensions has refreshed its guidance and has announced that everyone is eligible to receive the winter fuel payment but advised that people earning more than certain amounts would have it recovered through taxation

Economics

2 w. ago DWP pays winter fuel payment from Friday but confirms five groups 'will miss out'

The DWP has confirmed that four groups of people will not be eligible to receive the winter fuel payment, even if they meet the primary age criteria - and it will start from tomorrow

Economics

2 w. ago DWP PIP payment rates for and when increase will take effect

DWP has confirmed PIP payments will rise

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms PIP mobility under review as part of plans for welfare reforms

Over three million PIP claimants receive either the standard or higher rate of the mobility component.

Economics