48 m. ago DWP confirms State Pension and benefit payment changes due to bank holiday next week

DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland have announced changes to payments scheduled for August 25.

Economics

14 h. ago DWP state pensioners to get free laptops and mobile phones in new £9.5m plan

The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund is part of the government's Plan for Change and will focus on those born before 1959 who are less likely to use the internet

Economics

17 h. ago Pensioners to be gifted free home devices under new £9.5m plan

Local councils and authorities will handle the distribution of the complimentary gadgets

Economics

21 h. ago DWP State Pension age could rise to 70 as people will have to work longer

The UK state pension age is currently 66, rising to 67 by 2028 - but the Chancellor has said a review into raising the state pension age is needed to ensure the system is "sustainable and affordable"

Economics

42 h. ago State pensioners in line for two free DWP devices for home under Labour plan

The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund is part of Labour Party government's Plan for Change

Politics

43 h. ago DWP issues stark warning to JSA, UC and PIP claimants as woman jailed for 20 months

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a grave warning to the 24 million Brits claiming benefits

Events

2 d. ago September 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in September

Economics

3 d. ago DWP issues stark warning to benefit claimants after woman jailed for 20 months

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to millions of benefit claimants after a woman was jailed for 20 months after a court found her guilty of benefit fraud

Events

3 d. ago September 2025 bank holiday payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in September

Economics

3 d. 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

3 d. ago DWP confirms when new £4,300 a year financial boost Pension Credit claims will be paid

The DWP has confirmed that nearly 78% of all new Pension Credit claims are processed within the target timeframe of 50 working days

Economics

4 d. ago Ex DWP worker issues 'virtually impossible' State Pension update

There have been claims the State Pension will be means-tested in the future

Economics

4 d. ago DWP sends urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants who have money in savings

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to anyone who claims Universal Credit and has any amount in savings

Events

4 d. ago Pensioners being sent DWP letter in post over £150 cost of living payments

The Warm Home Discount is a one-off payment of £150 to help with energy bills over the winter months - and the DWP will be sending letters to those who are eligible

Economics

7 d. ago DWP confirms pensioners can claim Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 from next month

Most Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically but some pensioners may need to make a claim.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP State Pensioner's told benefit should cover cost of one key item

'It's valued and realistic' according to Pensions UK, the organisation which helps set living standards for older people

Economics

7 d. ago DWP orders probe into postmaster prosecutions amid calls to 'come clean'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has ordered an 'independent assurance review' into prosecutions of Post Office staff for alleged welfare offences during the Horizon IT scandal

Politics

8 d. ago DWP offers thousands in payments to parents with autistic and ADHD children

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering a range of financial support for people caring for young people with disabilities, including autism and ADHD, worth over £16,000

Society

9 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)

Events

9 d. ago DWP state pensioners set to be given 'extra £352' completely free

The amount of State Pension you get increases in April each year, and the triple lock means the rise will either match the rate of inflation, average earnings or 2.5 per cent

Economics