11 h. ago What disability benefit claimants need to know about Labour’s new welfare plans

After major concessions, there are still key changes to be aware of

Politics

19 h. ago 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

36 h. ago Thicko benefits cheat couple defrauded £50k from DWP before stupid holiday snaps

A benefit cheat couple fraudulently claimed over £50,000 by telling the DWP they had separated and were therefor single parents, but holiday photos posted to social media gave the game away

Economics

39 h. ago DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

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

Politics

59 h. ago Older people with health issues urged to claim new devolved benefit

Pension Age Disability Payments has now replaced all claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Politics

62 h. ago People making a new claim for carer benefit also due £293 extra payment before Christmas

The qualifying date for the December payment of Carer's Allowance Supplement is October 13.

Economics

3 d. ago Disability claims 'set to soar by more than a million' before the next election after Labour's U

An official forecast published alongside the Government's benefits bill reveals that ministers believe the number of claims will soar by 40 per cent in the next four years.

Politics

5 d. ago Urgent DWP warning for State Pension and benefit recipients about text message scam

DWP has issued a fresh warning to the 23.7 million people across Great Britain who get benefits such as the State Pension, Universal Credit, PIP and Jobseeker's Allowance

Events

5 d. ago Pensioners born before certain date 1959 could claim payment worth £5,740

The DWP Attendance Allowance is worth up to £110.40 a week - this is what you need to know about the benefit and whether you are eligible to claim

Economics

6 d. ago 'Why would I get a job? I get your monthly wage in a week!' As Starmer's bid to cut disability benefits is sunk by Labour MPs, social media tutorials show claimants how to milk the system

Mastering the red tape behind Britain's bloated benefits system can apparently also present extraordinarily lucrative business opportunities.

Politics

6 d. ago DWP issues urgent warning to any benefit claimant with a smartphone

The warning from the Department for Work and Pensions talks about messages claiming to be from @dwpgovuk

Events

6 d. ago DWP benefits reform faces new challenge as Labour MPs back plan to widen eligibility

Labour backbencher Graeme Downie has proposed a welfare reform Bill amendment that would make the lives of sickness and disability benefit claimants simpler

Politics

7 d. ago DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP or other benefits using a mobile phone

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

Events

7 d. ago Date when DWP will begin monitoring benefits claimants' bank accounts in fraud crackdown

The DWP has published a series of factsheets detailing new powers to drive down the estimated £51.1 billion lost to fraud and error across the welfare system every year

Economics

8 d. ago New DWP changes to PIP will only be brought in after review of assessments next year

Reforms to PIP have been put on hold until a full review of the assessment process has been completed.

Politics

9 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP due award review after new reforms start next year

Reporting a change in circumstances or nearing the end of the current award will trigger a DWP reassessment.

Events

1 week ago Welcome to the PIP capital of the UK where one in THREE people claim the benefit

A park in the south is an unlikely home to Britain's highest level of disability benefits claimants.

Politics

1 week ago How many adults are on PIP in YOUR neighbourhood? Shock figures show up to a third of working age adults are claiming the disability benefit in parts of England

MailOnline's audit of Government figures - presented in an interactive map below - names the PIP capital as a suburb of Plymouth.

Events

1 week ago What benefit claimants need to know about Labour’s welfare U

The climbdown will provide welcome relief to many disability benefit claimants – but cuts stay on the table

Politics

2 w. ago Around half of Labour welfare rebels have majorities smaller than the number of benefit claimants in their constituencies

Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest rebellion of his premiership next week after more than 125 Labour MPs publicly declared they will vote against flagship legislation.

Politics