4 h. ago The DWP forced over 680,000 people to pay for its own mistakes. Now campaigners want the law changed

Exclusive: The DWP must ‘take responsibility’ for its mistakes, campaigners say

Politics

6 h. ago Mum in tears after being caught in lie for £16k Universal Credit claim

Kayley Evans, 22, admitted a charge of dishonesty making a false statement to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to obtain a benefit, advantage or payment.

Economics

9 h. ago New DWP update for nearly 150,000 older people on Attendance Allowance

A new devolved payment will replace Attendance Allowance for people in Scotland this year.

Politics

66 h. ago Broadband providers offering discounts for some people on benefits

Support is available if you are currently claiming benefits such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and PIP

Politics

3 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit changes for all claimants starting in April

The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed that all Universal Credit claimants will face a new requirement from April

Politics

3 d. ago DWP giving people on Universal Credit with health issues up to £1,130 each month

You can claim disability benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) alongside Universal Credit and this could provide you with up to £1,130.65 each month

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms major Universal Credit change coming for millions in April

There are around 7.5 million people claiming Universal Credit in the UK

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit changes for all claimants starting from next month

The DWP has released new figures that show the number of people claiming Universal Credit increased by 1.1m in January 2025 compared with the same month last year

Politics

3 d. ago DWP confirms changes to Universal Credit will start next month for all claimants

The change will affect 7.5 million people in work, unemployed or self-employed claiming Universal Credit from April.

Politics

4 d. ago DWP confirms new PIP measures to 'tackle people fraudulently claiming'

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it is 'committed' to tackling fraud and error within the benefits system, including recovering debts generated by PIP

Politics

4 d. ago DWP confirms plans to change PIP includes payments, eligibility and decision

The DWP will announce plans to ‘transform the entire PIP service’ before the Spring Statement this month.

Economics

5 d. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,130 each month

Disability benefits such as PIP or ADP do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics

5 d. ago Universal Credit website DOWN: Chaos as thousands of people are unable to get on both crucial Gov.uk and HMRC pages

Both Gov.uk and HMRC have seen a spike in reported outages since 5am this morning, according to Downdetector.

Politics

5 d. ago Universal Credit down: Users unable to access benefits accounts as gov.uk not working

Millions of people claim the DWP benefit

Politics

5 d. ago Universal Credit website down as thousands in chaos trying to access Gov.uk and HMRC pages

Millions of Brits depend on Universal Credit to supplement their income as the portal used by many to manage their claim and chat with their work coach is reportedly down

Politics

5 d. ago DWP issues crucial update for those who pay rent and claim Universal Credit

The department has not revealed whether compensation can be expected in the future

Politics

5 d. ago HMRC website site crashes as hundreds unable to access accounts across UK

People with Universal Credit accounts have ran into trouble this morning

Events

5 d. ago DWP confirms new State Pension weekly and monthly payment rates from next month

The New and Basic State Pension payment rates are set to rise on April 7.

Economics

6 d. ago Universal Credit claimants may not get April payment rise for months for one reason

The annual increase from the Department for Work and Pensions takes effect from April for many, but the increase won't be applied until the start of the new assessment period

Politics

6 d. ago DWP warned over new powers to spy on ‘everybody’s bank accounts’

‘It is not just benefits claimants who will be targeted,’ MPs told

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