38 h. ago DWP confirms PIP changes won't apply to group of 700,000 people

Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms, has confirmed that people of state pension age won't be impacted by the changes to PIP

Politics

61 h. ago DWP confirms new PIP changes will not apply to specific group of nearly 700,000 people

Nearly 700,000 existing PIP claimants will not be impacted by planned reforms starting in November 2026.

Politics

4 d. ago Civil servant faces jail after pocketing £40,000 in bogus expenses and faking sick note so he could travel the world

Maurice Okello, 39, pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to forging an unfit to work note so he could go on holiday and fraudulently claiming £41,476.91 under the guise of work travel.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP payments of up to £749

Some £90 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system in the 2023/24 financial year.

Economics

4 d. ago Experts issue urgent warning over 'horrifying' tanning method after influencer's 'embarrassing' tip for bronzed glow leaves viewers in shock

While fake tan is a popular way of bringing some colour back to our pallor, some people may be turning to more drastic measures.

Events

9 d. ago DWP confirms start date for Eligibility Verification and ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to stop benefit fraud

The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how people on benefits spend their money.

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms exact amount you can claim if you have any of these 85 health conditions

The full list of 85 musculoskeletal health conditions which can qualify for you for PIP

Politics

1 week ago Fake baker, 47, who pretended he worked at Greggs and swindled £700,000 in grants from his council is jailed

Aftab Baig, 47, of Glasgow, made fraudulent claims to Leeds City Council against thirty-two properties and arranged for the money to go into his business account.

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms major change to Universal Credit payments from this month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a change to the Fair Repayment Rate for Universal Credit payments from next month

Economics

1 week ago DWP support for 100,000 disabled and sick people across 47 areas

The DWP has confirmed that as many as 100,000 sick and disabled people a year are set to receive tailored support to help them find a job

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms change to Universal Credit payments from next month

DWP will implement the change from the end of April

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms payment boost for over one million people on Universal Credit next month

The new measure will see Universal Credit claimants keep more of their monthly benefit payment.

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms new tailored job support for 100,000 sick and disabled people each year

The five-year plan aims to help people with long-term health issues or a disability find and stay in work.

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms early State Pension and benefit payments for some people this week

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to Easter bank holiday weekend.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP to target pensioners most likely to be eligible for £4,300 boost in new plans

The DWP has confirmed it is working with HMRC to use data more efficiently to identify people who are most-likely to be eligible for Pension Credit, allowing the DWP to "target them directly"

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms new plans to help identify pensioners eligible for £4,300 annual income boost

An estimated 760,000 older people are entitled to Pension Credit, but not claiming it.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms new plans for people on PIP with ‘light touch’ ongoing award for 10 years

Planned changes to PIP are scheduled to start in November 2026 for new claimants.

Events

2 w. ago DWP update as government confirms exact amount Universal Credit set to rise

The DWP has confirmed that the increase to the standard allowance will be above inflation for the rest of this Government, with the first above inflation increase set to come in 2026/27

Politics

2 w. ago DWP 'to check pensioners' bank accounts' in new crackdown on benefit fraud

The DWP has confirmed that it will use new powers to check the bank accounts of state pensioners on Pension Credit and two other benefits in a fresh crackdown on benefit fraud

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms ‘huge income boost’ for millions of pensioners, working age adults and disabled people

State Pension, working age, disability and devolved benefit payment rates have increased as part of the annual uprating exercise.

Economics