16 h. ago DWP confirms New and Basic State Pension uprating from April

New ONS figures suggest the State Pension is set to rise by more than £500 a year over the 2026/27 financial year.

Economics

18 h. ago People on PIP could see monthly payments rise to nearly £780 from April

The September CPI figure published in October will determine the annual uprating for DWP disability benefits.

Economics

24 h. ago DWP confirms top conditions for PIP claims offering up to £749 every four weeks

The Department for Work and Pensionshas released the latest Personal Independence Payment statistics

Economics

37 h. ago DWP confirms timeline for PIP eligibility reforms for new and existing claimants

PIP reforms have been put on hold until a comprehensive review of the benefit has been completed.

Politics

37 h. ago DWP confirms five PIP conditions providing people with up to £749 every month

PIP and Adult Disability Payment are providing financial support for over 4 million people across Great Britain.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms number of people who will be taxed on their State Pension in 2026

Pensioners will be taxed if they receive larger than average State Pension entitlements

Economics

6 d. ago People who didn't get Cost of Living payments before 2025 may be owed DWP cash

The DWP has confirmed there are no plans to issue any more Cost of Living Payments this year, but people who believe they should have received one of the one-off payouts can now challenge the decision

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms six medical conditions likely to get maximum PIP award length

PIP claims very in length based on the individual's condition

Events

8 d. ago New State Pension payment uprating from April could be set out next week

The earnings growth measure which could decide the annual State Pension increase will be published on September 16.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP confirms full list of 86 musculoskeletal diseases that qualify for up to £749 a month payment

Some of the conditions include osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and osteoporosis

Economics

9 d. ago DWP confirms over 66s have just days to opt out of Winter Fuel Payment

Anyone who earns over £35,000 a year will have their Winter Fuel Payment automatically recovered by HMRC through PAYE or self-assessment after they receive it

Economics

1 week ago DWP PIP payments could unlock extra benefits for health issues and disabilities

But the DWP says you need to confirm eligibility

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms full list of 178 medical conditions that qualify for up to £749

The most recent government data, published last week, shows there are currently 3,744,671 PIP claims in the UK as of April 2025.

Economics

1 week ago Winter Fuel Payment: DWP confirms pensioner groups who don't get 2025 heating allowance payments

Some pensioners could miss out on vital winter support 💷

Economics

2 w. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment full list of those eligible for up to £300

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed how much pensioners can expect to receive in their Winter Fuel Payment this year - here's everything you need to know

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms date state pensioners can claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The winter fuel payment gives between £100 and £300 to people over the State Pension age to help with heating costs

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms PIP review could impact Motability and Blue Badge entitlements

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed eligibility for the mobility part of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be reviewed alongside the daily living element, as part of the UK Government's welfare reforms

Politics

2 w. ago DWP PIP assessment changes confirmed for new and existing claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the majority of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are being carried out over the phone

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms full list of 178 medical conditions that qualify for up to £749 a month payment

The latest government data has revealed the full list of medical conditions eligible for Personal Independence Payments

Economics

2 w. ago Claims for £300 DWP payment will be available from this date

The DWP has confirmed that people over the State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can do so by post from 15 September and over the phone from 15 October

Economics