5 h. ago New DWP update for WASPI women impacted by historical State Pension age changes

Millions of 1950s-born women across the UK missed out on State Pension payments after increases to the official age of retirement.

Politics

5 h. ago DWP full list of health conditions eligible for £441 monthly payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit offers support to people with a number of conditions

Economics

21 h. ago DWP says pensioners with certain conditions can get up to £478 a month

The Department for Work and Pensions is encouraging people to check if they are eligible for a support payment that could be worth hundreds of pounds

Economics

25 h. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,300 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to help with housing costs and Council Tax bills.

Economics

61 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2025 date when you'll receive up to £300 in your account

The DWP pays out the Winter Fuel Payment to help pensioners with the cost of heating their home in winter months. Here's everything you need to know about the payment

Economics

2 d. ago DWP can slash Universal Credit payments by up to 15% in 'exceptional circumstances'

The DWP has issued a warning to Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants

Politics

3 d. ago DWP state pension rules change in 2026 with people born in these years affected

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the state pension age will increase from 2026

Politics

4 d. ago New DWP trial to encourage nearly one million pensioners to claim £4,300 income boost

New DWP analysis shows uptake of Pension Credit is higher in Scotland than England and Wales.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP says more than 900,000 pensioners are missing out on up to £4,300 a year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new drive to encourage older people to claim Pension Scheme, as figures reveal the number missing out has surged

Economics

5 d. ago DWP launches new Pension Credit trial for 'one third' of pensioners

The DWP is carrying out a new trial to increase Pension Credit uptake in areas like Manchester, Salford, and Oldham

Politics

6 d. ago DWP to review some State Pension, PIP and other benefit claims for errors before next April

DWP data shows £9.5 billion was overpaid to claimants during the last financial year.

Politics

7 d. ago Millions of pensioners due DWP letter with crucial winter payment details

Pensioners in England and Wales will find out exactly how much they will receive from this year's Winter Fuel Payment.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP changes to State Pension age to affect those born on these dates

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

Politics

8 d. ago Full list of PIP changes that need to be reported or risk losing claim

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about certain changes in their circumstances

Events

9 d. ago DWP alert as 760,000 pensioners missing out on average of £4,300 a year

Pension Credit is the most under-claimed benefit in the UK - here's what you need to know

Economics

9 d. ago PIP medical checks warning as new DWP powers come into force

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to be given new powers to check the bank accounts of benefit claimants to ensure they are eligible to receive the cash

Events

1 week ago DWP urges state pensioners awaiting triple lock boost to claim possible extra £4,000

State pensioners are set to receive a 4.8 per cent pay rise next year, but the DWP has warned that people should review their finances now

Economics

1 week ago More than a million pensioners missing out on up to £110 a week from DWP

Attendance Allowance is paid to people with long-term physical or mental conditions or disabilities

Economics

1 week ago DWP numbers show 1.9 million expats claim benefits in UK – and they could be higher

New figures from the Department of Work and Pensions show that the number of foreign nationals claiming DWP benefits is even higher than previously thought, surpassing the entire population of Essex

Politics

1 week ago State pensioners awaiting triple lock boost could claim extra £4,000 from DWP

A finance expert urged state pensioners to check over their finances

Economics