15 h. ago DWP to increase universal credit, PIP and attendance allowance for millions in matter of weeks

Millions of people in the UK will see a rise in their benefits in the coming weeks

Politics

28 h. ago DWP axing benefit claimed by thousands of people in April as letters sent

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is in the process of replacing old legacy benefits with Universal Credit

Politics

31 h. ago People on ESA due important letter from DWP before end of this month

Migration Notices will be sent to 60,000 households receiving income-related ESA and ESA with Housing Benefit.

Politics

53 h. ago Scotland to see 'three weeks of rain' in matter of days as yellow weather warnings rolled out

Top meteorologist Sean Batty predicts that on Friday alone, certain could see as much as 70mm of rain on higher ground.

Events

61 h. ago Full list of DWP measures in place to help people through PIP review process

The DWP has confirmed that not all PIP claimants will need to attend a face-to-face assessment if they are due an award review.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP Universal Credit and benefit changes as some get bigger rise than others

Changes are being made within weeks that will affect millions of people as new Department for Work and Pensions payments take effect

Politics

3 d. ago DWP issues Universal Credit warning as millions of you could be owed refund

The DWP has issued a warning to millions of Universal Credit claimants who may be owed a refund on a specific payment

Events

3 d. ago Netflix unveils 'addictive' drama that's been dubbed the new Grey's Anatomy

Streaming giant Netflix has debuted its brand new medical drama Pulse that is set to rival Grey's Anatomy when it drops on the platform in a matter of weeks

Events

4 d. ago DWP warns some payments could be delayed for millions in April

The annual DWP uprating will be applied to benefits and the State Pension on April 7

Events

4 d. ago DWP Universal Credit childcare programme leaving parents 'out of pocket'

The Universal Credit childcare scheme is available to working parents on the benefit

Society

4 d. ago People on Universal Credit may be due historical cash refund from DWP

Claimants have until May 4 to ask the DWP to review their Hardship Payment decision.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP warning as millions on Universal Credit will have to wait two months for payment increase

The new DWP benefit increased payment rates will only be applied to Universal Credit assessment periods that have started on or after April 7

Events

4 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara says 'here we go' after emotional tribute to late friend

It comes after the dancer and presenter recently confirmed she's set to make her stage debut in a matter of weeks

Politics

4 d. ago DWP slammed as Universal Credit childcare programme leaving parents 'worse off'

New research by the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) has found that the government's Universal Credit childcare scheme, which offers parents the option to cover up to 85% of childcare costs, is leaving some severely "out of pocket"

Society

5 d. ago Max George issues difficult update after second heart surgery in matter of weeks

The Wanted star Max George had to go back into hospital for a second heart operation due to issues with his pacemaker, and he's admitted it's "been a pretty rough time"

Politics

5 d. ago March 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as PIP and Universal Credit set to rise

Benefits, state pensions and minimum wage will all rise from April

Economics