4 h. ago DWP issues reminder to millions on benefits as payments to be affected this weekend

Universal Credit, PIP and more will be affected by the August bank holiday weekend

Economics

10 h. ago DWP state pensioners to get surprise payments in bank accounts on Friday

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a reminder to state pension and Pension Credit claimants across the UK that their payment dates are set to change this week

Economics

11 h. ago DWP issues 'be aware' warning over text that could drain your bank account

In a warning posted on X, previously known as Twitter, the DWP urged millions of people claiming benefits or the state pension to be aware of scammers trying to contact you

Events

32 h. ago PIP applicants in one age group issued 'stark' DWP warning – apply before it's too late

EXCLUSIVE: The Government has proposed major cuts to the daily living element of the benefit before being forced to shelve the changes due to intense opposition from backbench Labour MPs

Events

35 h. ago DWP issues major update into plans to increase State Pension age

The proposed changes would see the UK mirror Denmark's approach to retirement

Politics

52 h. ago DWP issues stark benefit warning after woman jailed for 20 months

The DWP has issued a stern warning to benefit claimants across Great Britain, confirming that benefit fraud will be detected and pursued to the 'fullest extent of the law'

Events

3 d. ago DWP issues stark warning to JSA, UC and PIP claimants as woman jailed for 20 months

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a grave warning to the 24 million Brits claiming benefits

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4 d. ago DWP issues stark warning to benefit claimants after woman jailed for 20 months

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to millions of benefit claimants after a woman was jailed for 20 months after a court found her guilty of benefit fraud

Events

5 d. ago Ex DWP worker issues 'virtually impossible' State Pension update

There have been claims the State Pension will be means-tested in the future

Economics

5 d. ago DWP payment for people with reading issues could be worth £749

If you need help with a wide variety of tasks, you could receive extra financial support

Economics

5 d. ago DWP issues warning to millions of Brits as woman jailed for £110,000 fraud

A woman from Manchester was sentenced to 20 months in prison after pocketing £110,000 of benefits she was not entitled to

Events

6 d. ago DWP sends urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants who have money in savings

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to anyone who claims Universal Credit and has any amount in savings

Events

6 d. ago Disability benefit cuts could have ‘maximum impact’ in these five areas

Certain areas of the country have far higher rates of mobility issues, leaving them more vulnerable to DWP cuts and changes

Politics

7 d. ago Lawyers flag ‘scandalous’ issues as DWP pays out £452 million in compensation

Claimants were found to have lost the ‘Severe Disability Premium’ (SDP) in the move to universal credit, with the DWP not doing enough to ensure their incomes were protected

Economics

8 d. ago Emirates bans use of common travel item onboard flights from October

The Dubai-based carrier has introduced a ban on a common travel item onboard its flights from October with passengers warned to be aware of the new rules

Transport

1 week ago Road rage can land you with a £3,400 fine in this country and other shocking European driving laws

Experts warn it is vital for drivers to be aware of the laws for their chosen holiday destination

Economics

1 week ago Experts demand clearer cancer warnings on popular drinks enjoyed by millions

According to the experts, warning labels could help raise better awareness of the health risks associated with the drinks, which have been linked to seven types of cancer.

Events

1 week ago Chemical pollution a threat comparable to climate change, scientists warn

More than 100 million ‘novel entity’ chemicals are in circulation, with health impact not widely recognisedChemical pollution is “a threat to the thriving of humans and nature of a similar order as climate change” but decades behind global heating in terms of public awareness and action, a report has warned.The industrial economy has created more than 100 million “novel entities”, or chemicals not found in nature, with somewhere between 40,000 and 350,000 in commercial use and production, the report says. But the environmental and human health effects of this widespread contamination of the biosphere are not widely appreciated, in spite of a growing body of evidence linking chemical toxicity with effects ranging from ADHD to infertility to cancer. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Motorists warned 'be aware of age limit' for parking in Aldi, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda

Not adhering to this common rule can leave drivers out of pocket

Events

2 w. ago DWP issues update on conditions eligible for 'ongoing' PIP awards

Personal Independence Payments is the primary disability benefit provided by the Department for Work and Pensions - but successful claimants can only receive it for a fixed period

Events