65 h. ago DWP warn millions to get PIP, UC and pension early – but could be left skint

Universal Credit (UC), State Pension, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Carer’s Allowance and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) recipients can all expect to be paid early this month

Events

4 d. ago New DWP update for older people on PIP ahead of welfare reforms next year

Nearly 700,000 people of State Pension age are receiving PIP payments of up to £749.80 each month.

Politics

4 d. ago DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes due to bank holiday next week

Full list of benefits including State Pension, PIP, Child Benefit and more, affected by bank holiday on May 26.

Economics

6 d. ago PIP claimants could be owed more money after review says DWP

The unfulfilled eligibility rate for PIP was £1,060m (4.1%), compared to £870m (£4%) in 2023/24

Politics

7 d. ago People on PIP may be due more money after DWP spending review of last year

More than a tenth of all 3.7 million PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP to review State Pension, PIP and four other benefits for fraud or errors this year

The DWP confirmed £9.5 billion was overpaid to claimants over the last year.

Politics

8 d. ago Fraud and system errors lead to ‘staggering’ number of benefit overpayments

Agents were only able to reclaim a small proportion of the payments

Politics

9 d. ago DWP issues update into PIP changes which could see thousands lose over £4,000 a year

The DWP has started its review into the controversial changes to the PIP benefit that could see thousands of disabled people lose payments

Economics

9 d. ago DWP starts review into PIP changes which could see thousands lose payments

. The Labour government announced in March that it was to overhaul the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit PIP - which is claimed by 3.7million people - in a bid to cut down welfare spending

Politics

1 week ago DWP PIP assessment review update as Liz Kendall recognises 'anxiety'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says it is vital to make sure the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is there for people who need it in the future as some are worried for the future

Politics

1 week ago DWP measures to prevent PIP benefit fraud of payments worth £750 a month

This year, the Labour government announced a major shake-up to the UK's main disability benefit, PIP, and shared further measures on how it would clamp down on fraud within the benefit system

Economics

1 week ago PIP disability benefit changes begin as DWP review gets underway

Over 40 Labour MPs have urged the government to reassess the planned cuts

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms PIP assessment review starts this week as part of welfare reforms

Sir Stephen Timms, leading the review, will be meeting with disabled people and organisations representing them this week.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP bank account 'monitoring' start date to combat benefit fraud

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed when the eligibility verification measure for the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will begin

Economics

3 w. ago New update on DWP plans to ‘monitor’ bank accounts to stop benefit fraud

Several MPs raised concerns over the new Eligibility Verification Measure.

Economics

4 w. ago DWP confirms PIP changes won't apply to group of 700,000 people

Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms, has confirmed that people of state pension age won't be impacted by the changes to PIP

Politics

4 w. ago People on State Pension, PIP or other benefits due new payment rates in full next month

Most people will receive a blend of old and new payment rates this month.

Economics

4 w. ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost income to up to £1,670 each month

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics