32 h. ago DWP to increase State Pension age next April for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise between 2026 and 2028

Economics

3 d. ago DWP’s new fraud powers explained as claimants warned what to expect

The government is cracking down on benefit fraud by providing the Department for Work and Pensions with new investigatory powers

Events

3 d. ago DWP could be given increased powers to investigate fraud amid crackdown

Benefit claimants suspected of making fraudulent claims could face new DWP investigatory powers next year

Events

3 d. ago New ‘clampdown’ on Child Benefit fraud to help UK Government save £350 million

A new specialist team is expected to stop over £350 million in Child Benefit fraud and error over the next five years.

Economics

4 d. ago New call for DWP to increase Carer’s Allowance to £3,200 every month

An online petition argues that unpaid carers are being paid enough to live on.

Economics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves orders hit squad to hunt down Covid fraudsters who ripped off taxpayers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will launch an investigations team armed with new powers to issue huge fines to firms and individuals who defrauded the state during the pandemic

Economics

8 d. ago DWP warned to axe state pension perk that's been in place for 14 years

The Triple Lock has been in place for 14 years, but the DWP has been warned that it is becoming increasingly unsustainable and could be axed in the future

Events

8 d. ago DWP to investigate anyone suspected of benefit fraud in crackdown

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to anyone who is suspected of committing benefit fraud - and it could see you visited at home

Events

9 d. ago People nearing retirement age could boost annual State Pension payments by nearly £700

Deferring your State Pension could increase DWP payments in retirement.

Economics

9 d. ago Cruachan Power Station: Investigation launched after Scottish power station evacuated before 'explosion'

The site operator confirmed they are looking into the cause of the explosion.

Events

9 d. ago Investigations continue after ‘explosion’ at hydro power station

There were no reports of any injuries.

Events

1 week ago DWP increases job support for thousands with these common medical conditions

The DWP said the redeployment will provide voluntary help to people on Universal Credit with no requirement to look for work or engage with job help because of their condition

Politics

1 week ago DWP PIP and ADP payment rates: How to increase your monthly award

The DWP has released the latest Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Adult Disability Payment (ADP) statistics, which show that tens of thousands of people have had their claim reviewed

Events

3 w. ago Millions more on State Pension to be hit with bill this year

The number of people of State Pension age has increased to 13 million, according to the latest DWP figures

Economics

4 w. ago DWP start date for 'bank account monitoring' and new Eligibility Verification

The Government announced earlier this year it would implement the "biggest fraud crackdown in a generation" to reduce the amount of money being lost in the benefits system

Economics