29 h. 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

3 d. 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

4 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

6 d. ago DWP PIP payment rates for and when increase will take effect

DWP has confirmed PIP payments will rise

Politics

6 d. 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

7 d. ago DWP confirms timeline for proposed new changes to PIP daily living and mobility elements

The DWP has confirmed the mobility element of PIP is part of the Timms Review.

Politics

8 d. ago DWP confirms these Universal Credit health element cuts won't be delayed from April

The DWP has confirmed that it will not delay the introduction of cutbacks, after the Work and Pensions Committee urged for 'further increases' to Universal Credit

Politics

8 d. ago DWP confirms cuts to Universal Credit health element will start in April

New Universal Credit changes will see around four million households get an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725.

Science

1 week ago DWP confirms full list of 13 cardiovascular diseases that could make you eligible for up to £187 a week

If you have one of 13 cardiovascular diseases that qualify you for Personal Independence Payments, you could receive up to £749.80 a month from the DWP

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms measure to help older people find work ahead of State Pension age change

People will need to work longer as the State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms five groups who won't qualify for Winter Fuel Payment this year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the five groups of over-66s who will not be eligible for the winter fuel payment this year, which is worth up to £300

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms full list of 20 mental health conditions that could make you eligible for up to £750 a month

If you have one of 20 psychiatric disorders that qualify you for Personal Independence Payments, you could receive up to £749.80 a month from the DWP

Economics

2 w. ago Christmas Bonus: DWP confirms who'll get £10 Christmas Bonus payments in December 2025

The festive £10 payment will land automatically for millions of eligible claimants 🎄

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms five groups of people will not receive winter fuel payment this year

The winter fuel payment provides individuals with between £200 - £300 depending on their circumstances

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms 5 groups NOT eligible for winter fuel payment this year

Nine million pensioners will receive the winter fuel payment this year, but there are five groups who will not receive help to heat their homes

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms five groups of people will NOT receive the winter fuel payment this year

Following a Government U-turn earlier this year, nine million pensioners will receive the winter fuel payment from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), but there are five groups who will not receive help to heat their homes

Economics

3 w. ago Major winter fuel payment update for pensioners as key deadline arrives

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed people over State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can now do so

Economics