4 h. ago DWP update over 'sanctions' as new powers to raid bank accounts come in

Investigators will check the bank accounts of millions of DWP claimants

Economics

5 h. ago DWP update on bank account monitoring for claimants of three benefits

Investigators will be able to directly take funds from people's bank accounts

Economics

19 h. ago DWP minister issues Pension Credit update after calls to 'simplify' benefit

Hundreds of thousands of eligible households are currently missing out

Politics

33 h. ago DWP PIP, Universal Credit Budget 2025 payments update as Rachel Reeves set for increase

Chancellor is reportedly aiming for a £6 billion increase in payments to those on benefits, full details

Economics

5 d. ago £12,570 personal tax threshold update change impact on state pensioners and DWP benefits

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said freezing the income tax boundaries will also have a big impact on minimum wage workers

Economics

6 d. ago Universal credit and family financial support options highlighted in DWP update

A DWP minister has responded in Parliament with a new statement

Politics

7 d. ago PIP audio recording update for people due a DWP assessment in

PIP assessments can be conducted in person, by video call or over the phone.

Politics

7 d. ago Bank stocks tumble as Rachel Reeves 'could raid profits' in Budget after abandoning income tax hike

Barclays, Lloyds and HSBC shares were all down more than 2 per cent this morning as they headed a wider sell-off on markets.

Economics

8 d. ago New DWP update for people on legacy benefits ahead of payments ending in April

Legacy benefits including Income Support and Income-based Jobseekers’ Allowance are set to close at the start of April 2026.

Politics

9 d. ago Universal Credit savings threshold update as DWP issues statement

Sir Stephen Timms was forced to reply over calls for Universal Credit savings rules to be waived for the disabled

Politics

1 week ago DWP PIP claims review change update as minister confirm replies over 'lifelong' conditions

A disabled PIP claimants group has said it is a 'common sense approach' and 'makes things easier for claimants'

Politics

1 week ago DWP says millions of people to be £150 better off this winter

DWP has issued an update to millions of eligible people

Economics

1 week ago DWP issues update on plans to review benefit claimed by 1.4m people

Carer's Allowance is a benefit offered to those who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week

Politics

1 week ago DWP PIP claims application change update for certain conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions was asked if changes could be made for those with lifelong conditions such as type 1 diabetes

Politics

1 week ago Major WASPI update as DWP reconsiders decision to block compensation

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Politics

2 w. ago Universal Credit 'category change' for one million Brits in new DWP update

The Department for Work and Pensions has released new information

Politics

2 w. ago DWP issues PIP review update as it looks into new and existing claims

The UK Government says it wants to ensure that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) remains a fair and fit for purpose benefit in a changing world

Politics

2 w. ago DWP issues update over bank account checks for people on 3 benefits

Officials will also be able to directly take funds from a person's bank account

Economics

2 w. ago Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities kill at least four

Power infrastructure the main target but Zelenskyy calls for more sanctions on Moscow as civilian casualties riseRussia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing at least four people and damaging energy infrastructure in three separate regions, according to Ukrainian officials.Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia had launched more than 450 drones and 45 missiles, most of which were shot down. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago WASPI update over public 'anger' at DWP compensation decision

The Ombudsman previously recommended payouts up to £3,000 for the WASPI women

Politics