9 h. ago DWP ordered to correct 'entirely misleading' Universal Credit claim ahead of major benefit shake

As part of a press release, the benefit department recently claimed that the number of people claiming Universal Credit who were not required to look for work had increased by 383% since the COVID-19 pandemic

Politics

47 h. ago DWP booked profoundly deaf PIP claimant in for phone interview, claims advisor

An almost 100% deaf man was scheduled into an audio-only phone interview as part of his PIP claim despite depending on lip reading to communicate, his representative claims

Politics

48 h. ago DWP scrapping major benefit from this weekend with no further payments made

A 'very small' number of people who are not eligible for Universal Credit or Pension Credit will see their Tax Credit claims closed on April 5

Politics

59 h. ago DWP PIP claimants urged to ask for crucial document ahead of major benefit changes

The DWP has announced a huge overhaul to the PIP system, with changes to daily living and mobility components, as well as new assessment criteria

Politics

3 d. ago HMRC making major change to benefit claimed by over 7 million households this week

Child Benefit rates are set to increase by 1.7% in April - here's a full list of how much each payment will go up by

Politics

5 d. ago PIP claimants making 'one big mistake' on applications, former DWP assessor says

James Merrell, who worked as a PIP assessor for the DWP, explained to the Daily Star how applicants can avoid a common mistake while filling out DWP forms and attending in-person assessments

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5 d. ago DWP support plan for claimants set to lose PIP by November 2026

The DWP has confirmed details about its proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Politics

5 d. ago DWP could give PIP claimants extra benefit worth thousands but you must act now

The DWP is currently consulting on how to protect and support individuals who are set to lose their benefits - but many people are not maximising their benefits already

Politics

5 d. ago DWP PIP claimants with three conditions set to keep payments under points system

It comes following sweeping changes announced by the government

Politics

6 d. ago DWP to confirm estimated number of PIP claimants affected by new reforms

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to confirm this week how many people could be affected by proposed changes to the welfare system

Politics

7 d. ago DWP making major change to benefit claimed by over 1.4million people next week

From April 7, the earnings limit for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit will be rising, meaning claimants will be able to earn more money each week and still be eligible for payments

Politics

7 d. ago PIP and other DWP benefits claimants who can get free bus passes

Some people who claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are entitled to a free disabled person's bus pass - but the rules are changing later this year

Politics

8 d. ago Spring Statement calculator shows if you'll be better or worse off after Rachel Reeves statement

Use our calculator below to see how better or worse off after the Spring Statement after Rachel Reeves announced public spending cuts and major cuts to benefit payments

Politics

9 d. ago PIP claimants with these 'five conditions face being cut', DWP assessor says

EXCLUSIVE: Changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) were announced earlier this month and caused anxiety, confusion and anger among claimants dependent on the disability benefit

Politics

1 week ago DWP to confirm estimated number of PIP claimants affected by new reforms this week

Reports suggest an estimated 1.2 million PIP claimants will be affected by the eligibility reforms.

Politics

1 week ago DWP PIP changes may see claimants who score 'lots of twos' lose £5,600 a year

The qualifying criteria are tightening at the Department for Work and Pensions

Economics

1 week ago DWP update on proposed changes to PIP for new and existing claimants

A raft of new measures have been announced by the DWP to reduce the welfare bill.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP axing major benefit claimed by over 90,000 households within weeks

According to recent DWP data, around 91,000 households were still claiming one form of Tax Credit - either Child or Working - in December 2024

Politics

2 w. ago Brits with these 'two mental health illnesses face key DWP battle over lost PIP'

Lawhive's Head of Head of Legal Operations Daniel McAfee warned there will be a 'legal battle' between claimants with the DWP over the tightening of PIP assessments

Events

2 w. ago New DWP plans to revise PIP points for daily living payments of up to £434 each month

The proposed DWP change will affect new and existing PIP claimants from November 2026.

Economics