2 d. ago Exact amount DWP benefits set to increase next April including Universal Credit and State Pension

The rate of benefits increases in April in line with the rate of inflation from the previous September

Politics

3 d. ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for income boost worth up to £450

The average claimants will receive nearly £400 more a year – but economists warn it comes at the ‘wrong time’

Economics

8 d. ago New PIP update on DWP assessments for new and existing claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said it will increase the number of in-person health and disability assessments for PIP claimants

Politics

9 d. ago Student fraud: Lord Hanson and NatWest launch crackdown on scammers targeting undergraduates

At the start of the new academic year in universities, the Minister for Fraud, Lord Hanson, writes exclusively for National World about the rise of fraud targeted at students.

Events

9 d. ago Government defeated as Lords demand tougher crackdown on benefit fraud

Peers supported by 200 votes to 194, majority six, a Conservative amendment to the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill.

Politics

1 week ago State Pension: UK pensioners set for DWP payment increase from April 2026

A small change to wage data could mean a bigger payday for retirees 💷

Economics

1 week ago Pentagon retreats from climate fight even as heat and storms slam US troops

For decades, the military treated climate crisis as a threat. Now it’s backing away from plans to protect people and bases from extreme weatherThis story is from Floodlight, a non-profit newsroom that investigates the powers stalling climate action.Retired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant Vida Rivera knows heat can be as dangerous as any enemy. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Council announces 'major crackdown' on 'tenancy fraud' in £3m homelessness drive

Other measures include giving £550,000 to homeless charities

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

3 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

last month 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