9 h. 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

23 h. ago DWP to increase universal credit, PIP and attendance allowance for millions in matter of weeks

Millions of people in the UK will see a rise in their benefits in the coming weeks

Politics

37 h. ago DWP axing benefit claimed by thousands of people in April as letters sent

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is in the process of replacing old legacy benefits with Universal Credit

Politics

40 h. ago People on ESA due important letter from DWP before end of this month

Migration Notices will be sent to 60,000 households receiving income-related ESA and ESA with Housing Benefit.

Politics

64 h. ago Met Office issues horror 70mph wind warning for millions as gales can 'sweep you off your feet'

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for a huge portion of the UK warning of winds set to reach up to 70mph which could sweep Brits 'off your feet'

Events

3 d. ago DWP Universal Credit and benefit changes as some get bigger rise than others

Changes are being made within weeks that will affect millions of people as new Department for Work and Pensions payments take effect

Politics

3 d. ago Millions warned of common condition that can cause hearing loss

Anyone who enjoys wild swimming, paddleboarding and surfing are more at risk of hearing loss. Here’s why. Dan Baumgardt reports

Events

3 d. 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

4 d. ago Helen Flanagan issues urgent health warning after smear test

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has taken to social media with an urgent warning to her 1.1 million fans as she emphasised the important of getting checked.

Events

4 d. ago DWP warns some payments could be delayed for millions in April

The annual DWP uprating will be applied to benefits and the State Pension on April 7

Events

4 d. ago DWP Universal Credit childcare programme leaving parents 'out of pocket'

The Universal Credit childcare scheme is available to working parents on the benefit

Society

4 d. ago People on Universal Credit may be due historical cash refund from DWP

Claimants have until May 4 to ask the DWP to review their Hardship Payment decision.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP warning as millions on Universal Credit will have to wait two months for payment increase

The new DWP benefit increased payment rates will only be applied to Universal Credit assessment periods that have started on or after April 7

Events

4 d. 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

4 d. ago Mobile phone warning issued as 5million Brits could be overpaying by £350 a year

The warning comes from the price comparison site uSwitch, which says millions of Brits are paying more for their phone handset than they should as they are out of contract

Economics

5 d. ago DWP slammed as Universal Credit childcare programme leaving parents 'worse off'

New research by the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) has found that the government's Universal Credit childcare scheme, which offers parents the option to cover up to 85% of childcare costs, is leaving some severely "out of pocket"

Society

5 d. 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

5 d. ago March 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as PIP and Universal Credit set to rise

Benefits, state pensions and minimum wage will all rise from April

Economics