13 h. 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

30 h. ago Take an online 'PIP test' to see if proposed DWP changes could affect your payments

An independent benefits forum has updated its online PIP test to include proposed changes to the daily living component.

Politics

33 h. 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

34 h. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

7 d. 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

7 d. 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

7 d. 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

7 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

2 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

2 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: when is allowance paid, as DWP confirms when pensioners will get heating payments

Millions of pensioners are set for a welcome winter boost 💷

Economics

2 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment exact amount as some pensioners only eligible for £100 from DWP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the exact amount of Winter Fuel Payment that eligible pensioners will receive this winter - and some will only get a fraction of the usual amount

Economics

2 w. ago DWP PIP claimants with mobility award could see eligibility changes

DWP has confirmed that eligibility for the mobility part of PIP will be reviewed next year

Events

2 w. ago DWP confirms exact Winter Fuel Payment amount as some pensioners only eligible for £100

The amount you receive depends on your age and how many people are in your household

Economics

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

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 PIP crackdown rules coming into force as 'fraud and error' on the rise

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it will be bringing in new measures to clamp down on benefit fraud and welfare fraud under its new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Politics