21 h. ago DWP rules on number of years you need to work to get full State Pension

The State Pension is a regular payment from the UK Government that you can claim when you reach the State Pension age

Economics

3 d. ago DWP clarifies rules on contacting neighbours during benefit fraud probes

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has raised concerns that DWP fraud investigators might use neighbours to investigate benefit fraud cases, with DWP now giving their response

Politics

7 d. ago DWP update on rules over contacting neighbours in benefit fraud probes

The DWP has explained whether it would contact a neighbours of a benefit fraud suspect - and it's also clarified whether neighbours would be asked to conduct video surveillance on a suspect

Politics

1 week ago Latest DWP PIP assessment rules with most taking place over phone

The DWP has released new information

Politics

1 week ago DWP issue full list of holiday rules anyone claiming Universal Credit must follow

Full DWP guidance for Universal Credit claimants going abroad for extended periods of time

Politics

1 week ago DWP told to offer 'lump sum' to state pensioners through rule change

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing pressure from a petition, which is gaining support on the Parliamentary website

Politics

2 w. ago Four groups 'not eligible' for DWP winter fuel payment even if meet age rule

Department for Work and Pensions officials confirm that people the right age and income might still not get the £300 cash

Politics

3 w. ago DWP urges people to check bank accounts in coming days after rule change

The summer bank holiday is likely to affect the payment dates for thousands of DWP claimants

Economics

3 w. ago DWP warns anyone going on holiday this month of rules they must follow

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a number of rules that people on benefits need to be aware of when it comes to planning a holiday in the UK or abroad

Events

3 w. ago Attendance Allowance rules older people should know or DWP payments could stop

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week on the non-means tested benefit from the DWP.

Politics

4 w. ago DWP Universal Credit eligibility rules in full as one million more people now claim

The latest figure of eight million for July 2025 is the highest level it has been since the benefit was introduced in 2013, according to official figures published last week.

Politics