7 h. ago DWP could slash your benefit payments by up to 15% if you do these things

The DWP states claimants could see their benefits cut by up to a huge 15% in 'exceptional cases', known as 'third-party deductions'

Politics

24 h. ago DWP benefit payments may be cut by 15% in certain circumstances

The Department for Work and Pensions only approves these deductions in very specific circumstances

Politics

4 d. ago Bank of England fines Mastercard’s Vocalink £11.9m over compliance failures

Vocalink says it processes more than 90% of salaries, 70% of household bills, and 98% of state benefit payments in the UK.

Economics

5 d. ago People making a new claim for carer benefit also due £293 extra payment before Christmas

The qualifying date for the December payment of Carer's Allowance Supplement is October 13.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP could stop your PIP payments if you go on holiday this summer

There are several changes in circumstances people receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) must tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about or risk losing their benefit entitlement and having regular payments paused or stopped.

Politics

6 d. ago DWP PIP changes you must report so payments are not suspended

People claiming Personal Independence Payments must report certain changes to the Department for Work and Pensions or risk losing out on their benefit payments

Economics

8 d. ago DWP pays £749 a month in PIP for these 87 muscle and joint conditions

Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people who need help with everyday tasks. Here are the 87 muscle and joint conditions that could let you claim it

Economics

1 week ago Starmer abandons key welfare reforms in face of Labour revolt

Plans to restrict eligibility for the personal independence payment have been dropped until after a review of the benefit.

Politics

1 week ago DWP Universal Credit and benefits payment dates confirmed for July

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that benefit payment dates in July will go ahead as planned, with no bank holidays to disrupt the schedule

Economics

1 week ago Child Benefit payment warning to parents ahead of important deadline next month

Some parents will need to update their claim if their child is continuing in full-time education.

Events

2 w. ago DWP full list of July benefit and pension payments revealed for 2025

The latest data from the DWP shows 24 million people claim some combination of DWP benefits, including 9.9 million people of working age, and 13 million of State Pension age

Economics

2 w. ago Voices: Faced with a growing Labour rebellion against welfare cuts, Keir Starmer has one least

The prime minister has belatedly been making the case for benefit reform and changes to PIP payments to calm his mutinous backbenchers – but, a year on from his historic election win, it risks becoming an issue of confidence in his leadership, says Andrew Grice

Economics

2 w. ago List of benefits over 66s may be able to claim even if they're not eligible for Winter Fuel Payments

List of benefits people over 66 can claim even if they're not eligible for Winter Fuel Payments, including Pension Credit and Housing Benefit

Politics

3 w. ago SNP Government promises not to cut Adult Disability Payment after UK benefit changes

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government "will not let disabled people down or cast them aside".

Politics

3 w. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could get payment decision in six days

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

3 w. ago Inside the DWP benefit reforms as Labour publishes cuts to PIP and Universal Credit

The major reforms are set to include the tightening of criteria for the main disability benefit in England, Personal Independence Payment

Politics

3 w. ago Flagship welfare reform plans to be introduced in Parliament

The major reforms are set to include the tightening of criteria for the main disability benefit in England, personal independence payment (Pip).

Politics

4 w. ago Keir Starmer doubles down on DWP PIP cuts as major Labour revolt looms

Most of the savings to the welfare bill will be made by restricting access to a key disability benefit - Personal Independence Payments (PIP) - in a move that has caused alarm

Politics

4 w. ago HMRC tells parents of these students to contact them following “GCSE season”

Parents could be at risk of losing their benefit payments as their children finish their GCSE exams

Society