72 m. 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

8 h. ago Miranda Hart supported by fans after issuing health update on debilitating condition

The comedian took to Instagram with a health update and an announcement for her fans

Politics

12 h. 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

22 h. 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

34 h. 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

63 h. ago Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heatwave with highs of 44C

Parts of Spain and Portugal likely to bear brunt of heat, while drought conditions sweep North AmericaEurope live – latest updatesAfter a period of cooler weather, swaths of central and eastern Europe face another heatwave as hot air over south-western Europe pushes north-west.Since late July, large parts of the Iberian peninsula have endured persistent heat, with temperatures frequently climbing to the high 30s to low 40s celsius. Continue reading...

Society

5 d. ago DWP update on four conditions that qualify for ‘ongoing’ PIP awards

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit paid to those with long-term physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Events

9 d. ago Fiona Phillips' husband says 'we're getting through' in new health update

Martin Frizell appeared on Loose Women on Monday to discuss his wife Fiona Phillips' Alzheimer's battle, and gave an update on her condition

Science

9 d. 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

3 w. ago Fiona Phillips asked husband same question 72 times on drive in tragic health update

Fiona Phillips received her devastating Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2022 and now husband Martin Frizell (former This Morning editor) has shared a heartbreaking update on her condition

Events

3 w. ago DWP issues scam warning over text claiming to help with energy bills

Official government advice urges people to ‘stay vigilant’

Events

3 w. ago DWP Attendance Allowance rules older people must be aware of

The DWP has issued guidance on Attendance Allowance payments and what to do if your circumstances change

Events

4 w. ago PIP applicants issued key advice by former DWP assessor after cut 'delays'

Keir Starmer was forced to delete the entire PIP section from the welfare bill due to a Labour rebellion as claimants have been left unclear and 'confused' about the future of the scheme

Politics