2 h. ago Older people on PIP may be due backdated DWP benefit payments worth £308

The enhanced mobility rate of PIP also provides access to the Motability Scheme.

Economics

3 h. ago DWP update on cold weather payments as more than a million households receive money

The £25 payments are issued to eligible households when temperatures drop

Economics

3 h. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

22 h. ago Universal Credit claimants in 'arrears' issued with new DWP update

There are steps claimants can take that many people are not making use of

Politics

22 h. ago DWP issues update on Cold Weather Payments as more than a million households receive money

The £25 payments are issued to eligible households when temperatures drop

Economics

26 h. ago New PIP reforms could impact Blue Badge holders or people on Motability Scheme

A review of the full PIP assessment process for the daily living and mobility components will be completed by this Autumn.

Politics

27 h. ago DWP PIP update for millions as Timms Review gives new progress statement with ‘lived experience’

The review could alter the entire PIP system following Labour’s welfare reforms

Politics

28 h. ago New DWP update on State Pension annual uprating and income tax threshold

The Personal Allowance will remain frozen at £12,570 until April 2030.

Economics

52 h. ago New DWP update for pensioners claiming £4,300 State Pension top

Pension Credit claims can also be backdated by up to three months and unlock access to other financial support.

Economics

3 d. ago People on highest PIP to receive nearly £780 every month from April

PIP will be worth between £30.30 and £194.60 every week during the 2026/27 financial year.

Economics

6 d. ago People making a new claim for PIP waiting over a year for DWP award decision

A new report has found disability benefit claimants are ‘at risk of debt and poverty amid poor DWP service’.

Events

7 d. ago New DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP worth up to £749 every month

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system over the 2024/25 financial year.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP review could affect PIP mobility eligibility for 815,000 people

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a comprehensive review of Personal Independence Payment mobility component eligibility

Politics

7 d. ago DWP payment uprating delay for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit or other benefits

The annual DWP uprating will be applied at the start of the new financial year on April 6.

Economics

7 d. ago People with PIP mobility award could see eligibility changes before end of this year

A review of the full PIP assessment process will be completed by this Autumn.

Events

9 d. ago DWP cost of living support update including boost for 'over 12 million pensioners'

Over 12 million pensioners will benefit from a State Pension increase of up to £575 a year, the Pensions Minister has said

Economics

9 d. ago DWP financial support update including £360 new State Pension boost

The DWP has outlined what financial support is available to help pensioners with the cost of living

Economics

1 week ago DWP Universal Credit and PIP update explained by Sir Stephen Timms

Sir Stephen Timms recently responded to a parliamentary question regarding PIP and Universal Credit

Politics

1 week ago DWP benefit changes in 2026, Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

Experts have pulled together a full list of all the known changes due in the next 12 months, including the end of legacy benefits and increases in others

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms new rules for people on PIP, DLA or Carer’s Allowance

Some people could see breaks in their benefit payment unless they take action.

Politics