2 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

3 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

3 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

4 d. ago Hundreds of prison officers may have to leave UK after Labour’s visa rule change

Prison Officers’ Association says change in eligibility for skilled work visas is ‘disgraceful’ and ‘pandering to Reform’ Hundreds of foreign prison officers will lose their jobs and could be forced to return to their home countries at short notice because of a change in visa rules introduced by Labour, governors and a union have warned.More than 1,000 staff, mainly from African countries, have been sponsored by prisons across England and Wales allowing them to come to the UK on skilled worker visas. Continue reading...

Events

4 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

6 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

7 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

7 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

9 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

2 w. ago DWP confirms over 5,000 investigators tackling tax and benefit fraud

DWP is reviewing sample claims of State Pension, PIP and four other benefits for fraud or errors before April.

Economics

2 w. ago New DWP update on PIP assessment changes for new and existing claimants

PIP assessments can be conducted in person, by video call or over the phone.

Politics

2 w. 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