8 h. ago DWP confirms exact dates for PIP and Universal Credit changes to start next year

The DWP has confirmed that changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit will not be introduced immediately, with the reforms set to be implemented from next year

Politics

9 h. ago DWP full list of 19 changes Universal Credit claimants must report or risk losing benefits

Full list of change of circumstances you must report to the DWP or risk being taken to court or issued a fine

Events

12 h. ago DWP confirms exact dates PIP and Universal Credit changes will start next year

Welfare reforms are set to be introduced for new and existing claimants next year.

Politics

37 h. ago Universal Credit migration deadline passes as DWP Tax Credits officially end

The last day for people claiming Working Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits to secure transitional protection has now passed. Here's what to do if you missed the deadline

Politics

42 h. ago DWP could stop your universal credit if you have this amount in savings

The Department for Work and Pensions will start withdrawing support and are going to be checks to ensure people are not cheating the welfare system

Politics

47 h. ago DWP Universal Credit migration deadline passes as tax credits officially end

The deadline for people to move from tax credits to Universal Credit has passed

Politics

51 h. ago Major DWP changes will hit 150,000 people on carer's benefits within five years

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the number of people who would be affected by the policy change in the coming years on the back of queries from Labour peers.

Events

66 h. ago All the DWP bank statement checks for Universal Credit claimants

DWP said some Universal Credit claims need to be 'corrected'

Politics

3 d. ago DWP confirms five things checked in bank statements and transactions of people on Universal Credit

DWP also uses transaction details to make an ‘accurate assessment’ of a claimant’s current financial circumstances.

Economics

3 d. ago People on Universal Credit could face DWP penalty or court for not reporting these changes

There are certain changes in circumstances which must be reported to the DWP as soon as possible.

Events

4 d. ago New DWP update on impact of PIP and welfare reforms on people in Scotland

North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain put questions to the DWP over the potential impact for Scots on PIP and Universal Credit.

Politics

6 d. ago DWP loan worth over £800 on offer to Universal Credit claimants

The support from the Department for Work and Pensions can be used for a variety of reasons, such as to replace a fridge or boiler, or for repairs to your home - but you'll need to pay it back

Economics

1 week ago DWP warning as Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on up to £1,149 each month

Universal Credit is designed to help people in and out of work on a low income with everyday living costs - but many people claiming the benefit could be missing out on vital support

Events

1 week ago DWP letters telling claimants to act quickly or lose benefits landing on doorsteps

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is moving people over from legacy benefits to Universal Credit through its Managed Migration programme

Politics

1 week ago DWP universal credit claimants told to check their bank accounts on Friday

People are being urged to check their accounts ahead of an important change made by the DWP

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms Universal Credit rule change set to boost income by £420 for over one million households

An estimated 2.8 million households see deductions made to their Universal Credit award to pay off debt each month.

Economics

1 week ago DWP Universal Credit payments to rise for millions within days

The delay is due to the DWP's assessment period. This is when the benefits department looks at your financial situation to see how much Universal Credit you will get

Economics

1 week ago Universal Credit DWP claimants on holiday face risk of payments being halted

Going on holiday could affect your Universal Credit eligibility

Events

1 week ago DWP warning as changes to Universal Credit will affect thousands of households

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a fresh update on changes to benefits that are set to affect thousands of households in the UK

Events

1 week ago DWP Universal credit change brings £420 boost to over a million households

The change comes into effect today and is predicted to help more than a million households across the country

Economics