14 h. ago DWP bonus payment this year for millions who claim PIP and State Pension

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits - but not Universal Credit. Here's everything you need to know

Economics

16 h. ago DWP PIP claimants with a summer holiday booked must follow strict four

People claiming PIP who are planning a long holiday abroad this summer will need to let the DWP know

Politics

16 h. ago DWP minister outlines new measures to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides benefits to nearly 24 million people across Great Britain, including 3.7 million on Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Politics

38 h. ago DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP of up to £749

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.

Economics

63 h. ago PIP claimants warned reassessments 'getting tougher before DWP cuts' says expert

EXCLUSIVE: Despite the Government's cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) being shelved pending a review, a finance expert has revealed their clients are already finding reassessments 'tougher'

Events

3 d. ago New PIP assessment update for people making a claim for DWP disability benefit

More than 3.7 million people are now receiving PIP of up to £749 every four weeks from the DWP.

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6 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)

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9 d. ago PIP review lead gives update on planned changes after Labour U

Sir Stephen Timms will be leading the review into Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

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1 week ago DWP PIP rule changes and what they mean for free bus passes across UK

The DWP is coming under fire for new rules and regulations which could see thousands of people across the country lose out on money and mobility

Politics

1 week ago DWP PIP alert as using 'wrong language' on forms could risk £749 payments

Just over half of new PIP claims are approved, but official guidance warns many people may be sabotaging themselves with mistakes in their forms

Economics

1 week 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

1 week ago Full list of people eligible for free bus pass after changes to DWP PIP rules

Full list of people eligible for a free bus pass in England - including under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme

Politics

3 w. ago People on PIP must report certain changes or DWP monthly payments of up to £749 could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP PIP payment rate predictions for 2026/27 as Autumn inflation rate announced

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that the disability benefit will continue to increase each year in line with the September inflation rate

Economics

4 w. ago DWP PIP payment rates could rise by up to £26.80 per week from April 2026

The DWP is expected to confirm the uprating of Personal Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, and Carer's Allowance in the Autumn Budget

Economics

4 w. ago DWP boss defends welfare reform changes after PIP plans put on hold

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall acknowledged it had been a “bumpy ride when she appeared before the Work and Pensions Committee on Wednesday.

Economics

4 w. ago DWP says it will review Universal Credit, PIP and other benefit claims

DWP has published a new report

Politics

4 w. ago How Barack and Michelle Obama were 'awkward' and 'anxious' during frank discussion about divorce rumors

Barack and Michelle Obama appeared to put on a united front when the former president appeared on his wife's podcast - but a body language expert has revealed there is more than meets the eye.

Politics

4 w. ago DWP giving bonus payment to people getting state pension, PIP and other benefits

You have to be receiving one of the following benefits in the 'qualifying week' - which is usually the first full week of December - to get the bonus from the DWP

Economics

4 w. ago PIP cuts could still go ahead as planned in major DWP update after Starmer's U

Before Keir Starmer was forced into a brutal U-turn by rebelling MPs, the cuts to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scheme were due to come into force in November 2026

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