7 h. ago DWP urged to make crucial pension benefit rules clearer after massive 'errors'

The DWP has been urged to clarify complex rules after it emerged that more than £500 million was lost last year

Politics

7 h. ago DWP urges 200,000 parents to come forward after missing out on massive state pension top up

Those affected have been advised that they must make a claim

Events

14 h. ago DWP urged to review ‘harsh treatment’ of people who have been overpaid benefits

A charity set up by Martin Lewis is urging the DWP to review the repayment process for claimants and take individual income and outgoings into account.

Politics

15 h. ago Urgent new DWP alert as some have £60 a month taken from their benefits

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, which was set up by Martin Lewis, said some people are being subjected to sudden and severe debt collection practices

Economics

63 h. ago DWP PIP rules so claimants do not lose payments after hospital stay

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has strict rules in place for benefit claimants who are admitted to hospital, with some at risk of losing their payments

Politics

3 d. ago Motorists without driveways could save up to £1,500 under new rule

The new rule is set to benefit the large number of motorists who do not have a private driveway at home

Economics

6 d. ago DWP urged to extend Motability Scheme to include people on Attendance Allowance

There is no mobility component attached to Attendance Allowance.

Politics

1 week ago DWP urges 90,000 carers to check bank account as £293 payment due

Carer's Allowance Supplement should have been paid out to eligible claimants last month - but the DWP has confirmed that around 90,000 carers have yet to receive it

Economics

1 week ago DWP urges people nearing retirement to check State Pension age before next year

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

1 week ago Young carer ‘amazed’ as Guardian readers pay off her £2,000 fine for benefit rules mistake

Rose Jones was told to repay £2,145 after she unwittingly breached ‘draconian’ carer’s allowance regulationsA young carer who had looked after her disabled mother since she was eight said she was “amazed” and “overwhelmed” after Guardian readers paid off her £2,000 fine for a mistaken breach of widely condemned benefits rules.Rose Jones, 22, was ordered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to repay £2,145 after joining a government youth employment scheme that meant she overstepped “draconian” carer’s allowance earnings regulations. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week 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

1 week 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

2 w. 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

2 w. ago DWP urged to give early State Pension access to people with a terminal illness

People can only claim the State Pension when they reach the official age of retirement, which is currently 66.

Politics

2 w. ago Drivers to benefit from new home parking rule as change comes into effect

Electric vehicle (EV) owners who charge their cars at home have been issued a warning as a new Ofgem price cap comes into effect

Politics

2 w. ago DWP issue urgent warning on extra £79 a week for state pensioner grandparents

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an urgent warning to state pensioners who may be able to claim an extra £79 a week - but they need to act quickly

Events

3 w. ago The home buyers who could benefit from possible mortgage rule changes

The UK’s financial watchdog has initiated a "public conversation" into the future of the mortgage market, potentially easing access for first-time buyers, the self-employed, and those borrowing into retirement.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP urged to review Motability scheme as part of new welfare reforms

Proposed changes to PIP eligibility and assessments are due to start in November next year.

Politics

3 w. ago Scots Labour MP urges colleagues to vote against DWP benefit cuts next week

Brian Leishman said asked his fellow Labour MPs "to do the right thing and stop the proposed changes to our welfare system."

Politics

4 w. ago DWP new free buss pass rules as everyone eligible for benefit revealed – see list

Certain people can get a free bus pass in England. The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme offers a free pass to disabled people who apply through their local council

Politics