14 h. ago DWP reveals what will happen to disability benefit claimants after cuts

The DWP says it will provide those hit by the cuts with ‘generous’ protection

Politics

34 h. ago DWP to review State Pension, PIP and other benefit claims for fraud or errors this year

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

Politics

37 h. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could get payment decision in six days

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

67 h. ago DWP 'safeguards' demanded after tragic deaths of vulnerable benefit claimants

A two-year inquiry by the Commons Work and Pensions Committee found some vulnerable claimants had 'paid the ultimate price' after being forced to deal with the Department for Work and Pensions

Events

67 h. ago Demands for DWP 'safeguards' after vulnerable benefit claimants 'paid the ultimate price'

Safeguarding failures at the DWP after years of benefit cuts led to the 'tragic deaths' of benefit claimants, an extensive new report has found

Politics

8 d. ago DWP changes in full as Rachel Reeves announces Spending Review for 'working people'

After weeks of intense behind-the-scenes wrangling over who gets what, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her Spending Review after the Labour Government U-turned on cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment

Economics

1 week ago The Guardian view on Labour’s tough choices: they are costing the government dearly | Editorial

Austerity-era scepticism runs deep – and Labour’s abstract promises are falling flat as Nigel Farage rises in the pollsThe Labour government’s abrupt U-turn on winter fuel payments – restoring the benefit to more than three-quarters of pensioners – reveals less a change of heart than a sobering realisation in Westminster: after years of austerity, the public no longer gives politicians the benefit of the doubt. The irony is hard to miss. Labour set out to prove that “grown-up” economics means difficult decisions – only to find that once trust is lost, voters won’t accept vague promises without tangible results.It turns out many are sceptical that sacrifices will produce better results for society. That’s why ministers are struggling to justify cuts to disability benefits as a way to “fund” public services – or to convince the public that Britain can’t afford to lift the two-child benefit cap even as ministers claim they will reduce child poverty. There may be more conspicuous retrea...

Politics

1 week ago DWP ‘considering’ how proposed PIP eligibility changes will affect claimants over state Pension age

Reforms to PIP eligibility and assessments are due to start from November next year.

Politics

1 week ago Why people on a PIP ‘light touch’ award still need a DWP review after 10 years

DWP explains the need for a PIP review even if someone has a condition unlikely to change.

Events

1 week ago DWP text warning for PIP and Universal Credit claimants among potential targets

Millions of benefit claimants could be at risk of being targeted by malicious actors among a new warning from the DWP

Events

1 week ago DWP boost as 402,000 PIP claimants could be entitled to more cash

The Department for Work and Pension says that 402,500 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants are not receiving the correct amount

Politics

2 w. ago HMRC sending letters to parents urging them to take action before summer deadline

Parents of teenagers will receive a letter about their Child Benefit claim.

Events

2 w. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial date.

Events

2 w. ago New DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

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.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP of up to £749

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.

Economics

2 w. ago Winter fuel payment: Options to reintroduce the benefit for millions of households

The decision to make the Winter Fuel Payment available only to those who claim pension credit last year meant those claiming the benefit fell by almost 90% and saved around £1.5 billion a year, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) estimates

Economics

2 w. ago When 'light touch' PIP claimants can expect to see changes amid DWP reforms

The DWP has confirmed a change in the way it deals with PIP claims, even those whose benefit claims are rarely reviewed

Politics

3 w. ago Pensioners with health issues urged to claim new benefit after Attendance Allowance ends in Scotland

Pension Age Disability Payment is only available for older people with a Scottish postcode.

Politics

4 w. 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

last month Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help older people boost income by up to £441 each month

The charity Independent Age is helping pensioners with health issues claim the tax-free benefit.

Economics