4 h. 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

1 week 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

1 week ago DWP confirms full list of those who will get £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that over nine million people born before September 22, 1959 will be entitled to receive between £100 and £300 to help with increased heating costs during the winter months.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms plans to change Attendance Allowance for people making a new claim

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

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms how long people on PIP may need to wait for award review

PIP awards are typically issued for between nine months and 10 years.

Events

3 w. ago DWP confirms five groups of people will not get Winter Fuel Payment

Following a u-turn by the Labour government millions more people will qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment but millions more will still miss out

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms thousands of young people across the UK to get training and work support

The UK Government aims to ensure all 18-21-year-olds get the chance to ‘earn or learn’.

Economics

last month DWP confirms legal action to fight people trying to cheat the benefits system

The UK Government has sent a clear message that benefit fraud will be detected and pursued to the full extent of the law.

Politics