2 h. ago DWP warning to everyone who claims benefits ahead of second May bank holiday

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a payment warning to anyone who claims benefits ahead of the second bank holiday in May, which falls on Monday, May 26

Events

2 h. ago New DWP update on impact of PIP and welfare reforms on people in Scotland

North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain put questions to the DWP over the potential impact for Scots on PIP and Universal Credit.

Politics

3 h. ago MPs unite to urge UK Government to scrap proposed PIP changes due next year

The Labour Government faces a backbench rebellion over the planned changes set to impact up to 1.3 million PIP claimants.

Politics

4 h. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

7 h. ago DWP shares new update on 2025 cost of living payments for struggling households

The pensions and benefits department shared the update on its GOV.UK page, which detailed the cost of living payments which were paid to low-income households between 2022 and 2024

Economics

14 h. ago Pensioners could be missing out on £8,110 – see if you're eligible for freebies

Pensioners could benefit from a range of perks that don't require repayment, and you could be missing out on thousands of pounds in freebies that you're entitled to

Economics

17 h. ago Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou takes swipe at Arsene Wenger over Europa League comments

Arsene Wenger recently claimed he does not think the winners of the Europa League should automatically qualify for next season's Champions League

Politics

19 h. ago Starmer faces backbench rebellion over Pip benefit squeeze, Labour MPs indicate

Several MPs indicated they would vote against proposed changes to the personal independence payment benefit.

Politics

22 h. ago Start date for new Eligibility Verification on certain DWP benefits confirmed

The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how people on benefits spend their money.

Politics

24 h. ago A 10 Things I Hate About You reboot, how do I loathe thee? Let me count the ways

The director behind the 1999 teen classic has announced three sequels are in development, though sans the original’s biggest star Heath Ledger, who died in 2008. And it’s news that wildly misunderstands the appeal of the original, argues Adam White

Politics

27 h. ago DWP confirms new plans for people on PIP with ‘light touch’ ongoing award

Planned changes to PIP are scheduled to start in November 2026 for new and existing claimants.

Events

31 h. ago DWP says 'contact us straight away' ahead of benefit payment shake

The change is normal as it aims to ensure claimants have access to their benefits before the long weekend to prevent any financial strains that delayed payments could cause

Politics

32 h. ago New way for pensioners to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

34 h. ago HMRC to issue £42m of state pension underpayments to thousands of women

A historic Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) correction exercise by HMRC is looking into missing periods of HRP, leading to inaccurate payments issued by the DWP

Economics

42 h. ago Starmer warned benefit cuts could be ‘as toxic’ as axing winter fuel allowance as 800,000 miss out

Exclusive: Sir Keir has already faced a fierce backlash over PIP cuts, with left-wingers vowing to vote against the changes when put before parliament

Events

46 h. ago DWP issues final decision on future of Cost of Living payments

The decision will affect people on benefits across the country

Economics

46 h. ago Blue Badge update for people on PIP due to move to new disability payment this year

An important letter about the Blue Badge scheme will be issued following the move to Adult Disability Payment.

Politics

48 h. ago Welsh MP to rebel against his own party's plans to slash PIP support

Steve Witherden says people had been contacting him with 'deep, deep concerns' over the government's plans to cut welfare payments

Politics

48 h. ago DWP loan worth over £800 on offer to Universal Credit claimants

The support from the Department for Work and Pensions can be used for a variety of reasons, such as to replace a fridge or boiler, or for repairs to your home - but you'll need to pay it back

Economics

49 h. ago Pensioners could wait up to 'eight months' for DWP payment increase

The rush to buy state pension top-ups has reportedly caused a six to eight-month backlog in processing payments.

Economics