36 h. ago People most likely to get DWP PIP payments for 10 years before review

DWP has previously said that over 1,000 new PIP awards are being issued every day

Politics

36 h. ago Universal Credit changes people must report or DWP payments could stop

There are nearly 20 changes in circumstances which must be reported to the DWP as soon as possible.

Politics

38 h. ago 1.1million people missing out on DWP payment worth up to £441 every month

The new figures are from Policy in Practice, who are urging people to check what extra help they could be entitled to

Economics

41 h. ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit pay day changes over Christmas and New Year

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

45 h. ago Older women urged to check for State Pension back payments worth over £8,000

DWP has paid our more than £100 million in arrears payments for historical errors linked to National Insurance credits.

Economics

54 h. ago Verizon set to cut thousands of jobs and change some corporate

‘We will be a simpler, leaner and scrappier business,’ CEO Dan Schulman said

Politics

63 h. ago DWP payments set to end for thousands of people on DLA next month

Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance is replacing the DWP benefit for everyone north of the border.

Politics

64 h. ago DWP claimants told 'don't ignore letter' or your payments could stop

The DWP has issued a warning to benefit claimants - with a minister saying responding is 'crucial'

Politics

65 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment warning to all pensioners due up to £300

Payments of between £100 and £300 will be issued in batches until mid-December.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP starts winter fuel payments now but warns Brits not to fall for common scam

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said Brits will start to receive winter fuel payments but need to be on their guard against fraudsters attempting to trick people into sharing their personal information

Events

3 d. ago Government confirms date Winter Fuel Payment will start to be paid to pensioners

Some pensioners will receive their Winter Fuel Payments from today, the DWP has confirmed

Economics

3 d. ago Scam warning as winter fuel payments are rolled out to millions of Britons

DWP urges pensioners to discard any scam messages asking them to apply for payments

Events

3 d. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners start landing in bank accounts

Payments of between £100 and £300 will continue until mid-December.

Economics

3 d. ago Universal Credit warning as 622,000 have benefit payments cut or stopped by DWP

Universal Credit is now claimed by 8.3 million people in the UK but 622,000 people were sanctioned by the DWP between February 2024 and July 2025

Events

4 d. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment £300 'lookout' alert issued as government payouts begin

People are being urged to be on the lookout as payment are set to start

Economics

4 d. ago DWP exact payments only people over State Pension age can get

The government provides a range of financial support and discounts for people over State Pension age - here's a full list of what you could be entitled to

Economics

4 d. ago State Pension: new plans could guarantee UK retirees five years of DWP payments even after death

The proposal aims to make the system fairer, and could see families inherit payments 💷

Economics

5 d. ago People on any of these six benefits due extra £59 payment next month

The £59 Winter Heating Payment is only available in Scotland and has replaced the DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP could delay retirement payments for millions of people amid State Pension age changes

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Economics

8 d. ago All pensioners issued DWP alert as Winter Fuel Payments start this month

The DWP is warning all pensioners to be on the lookout for fake text messages relating to this year's Winter Fuel Payments

Economics