25 h. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,130 each month

Disability benefits such as PIP or ADP do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics

28 h. ago DWP issued warning over new powers to snoop on benefit claimant bank accounts

The Fraud, Error and Debt Bill is set to give the benefits department new and extensive powers to help it crackdown on fraud within the social security system

Events

30 h. ago DWP issues crucial update for those who pay rent and claim Universal Credit

The department has not revealed whether compensation can be expected in the future

Politics

35 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment eligibility update as minister issues statement

The annual Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 is now no longer available to some 9.2 million older people, following a policy change last summer

Politics

3 d. ago When is YOUR Bills Freedom Day? Online calculator reveals the date you'll need to work until this year to pay off all your bills

The average UK worker will have earned enough money by March 1 to pay off all of their domestic bills for 2024, not including rent, mortgages or food.

Economics

3 d. ago Leasehold flats ban beginning of the end for ‘feudal’ system, minister says

Homeowners will not have to pay extra costs such as ground rent under the proposed reforms.

Politics

5 d. ago DWP urgent 'sort by April 5' state pension warning issued to thousands of Brits

A warning has been issued over a five-week window to claim backdated voluntary National Insurance contributions or risk losing out on thousands over the course of their retirement

Events

7 d. ago DWP issues full list of benefits and discounts for people over State Pension age

The DWP has issued a response to a question from Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy on support for women born in the 1950s affected by changes to the state pension age

Politics

7 d. ago Liverpool vs Newcastle LIVE: Latest score and goal updates as Alexander Isak ruled out of crucial clash at Anfield

Arne Slot’s side are looking to maintain – or even extend – their 11-point lead at the top

Politics

8 d. ago DWP issues major update for anyone who claims Universal Credit and rents

The department announced this week that it was going to examine the controversial system, which automatically lets landlords take a cut of a claimant's benefit to cover rent arrears

Politics

8 d. ago Senior lecturer at Prince and Princess of Wales's old university loses racism case after launching claim when colleague told him 'I did not appreciate the tone of your emails'

Dr Akali Omeni sued St Andrews because a senior colleague told him 'I did not appreciate the tone of your emails'.

Politics

8 d. ago DWP giving people with respiratory issues including asthma up to £737 each month

PIP is awarded to people who have difficulty doing certain everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

1 week ago WASPI women threaten legal action against Labour ministers after being denied £10.5bn in compensation because of changes to the state pension age

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has sent a 'letter before action' to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), warning of High Court proceedings if the issue is not resolved.

Economics

1 week ago Aston Villa vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League latest score and goal updates from crucial top

Villa look to move within a point of the Blues as both sides hunt Champions League qualification

Sport

1 week ago DWP issues new update on Carer's Allowance changes as 144,000 people told to repay benefit

The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed that 143,922 people are being told to repay the benefit

Politics

1 week ago Key Cardiff City trio emerge as doubts for crucial Plymouth clash amid major Isaak Davies update

Omer Riza issued a full injury update ahead of Cardiff City's trip to Home Park at the weekend

Politics

2 w. ago DWP issues Universal Credit warning as millions of you could be owed refund

The DWP has issued a warning to millions of Universal Credit claimants who may be owed a refund on a specific payment

Events

2 w. ago DWP issues warning to anyone over 66 planning a holiday this year

Officials issued an alert to Pension Credit recipients who are planning on travelling this year, regardless of the duration of their trip

Events

2 w. ago Liverpool: Arne Slot confirms 'big blow' with double injury update ahead of crucial Aston Villa clash

Gomez had only just returned from injury but has picked up a fresh hamstring problem

Events

2 w. ago New DWP State Pension issue could see thousands ask for backpayments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to improve its communication after an investigation by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) found it took eight years to inform a British expat about a change to his State Pension

Economics