11 h. ago DWP issues update on plans to tackle 100,000 Work Capability Assessments backlog

Work Capability Assessments are required from people claiming certain benefits

Politics

25 h. ago DWP issues update on major changes for parents who claim Universal Credit

The Government has announced its new scheme to try and lift children out of poverty

Politics

42 h. ago DWP minister issues update over assessments for people on 3 benefits

Some claimants may get a phone call

Politics

1 week ago DWP minister issues Pension Credit update after calls to 'simplify' benefit

Hundreds of thousands of eligible households are currently missing out

Politics

2 w. ago Universal Credit savings threshold update as DWP issues statement

Sir Stephen Timms was forced to reply over calls for Universal Credit savings rules to be waived for the disabled

Politics

3 w. ago DWP says millions of people to be £150 better off this winter

DWP has issued an update to millions of eligible people

Economics

3 w. ago DWP issues update on plans to review benefit claimed by 1.4m people

Carer's Allowance is a benefit offered to those who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week

Politics

3 w. ago DWP issues PIP review update as it looks into new and existing claims

The UK Government says it wants to ensure that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) remains a fair and fit for purpose benefit in a changing world

Politics

3 w. ago DWP issues update over bank account checks for people on 3 benefits

Officials will also be able to directly take funds from a person's bank account

Economics