6 h. ago New DWP plans to encourage more pensioners to claim £4,300 income top

An estimated 700,000 pensioners are entitled to an extra £4,300 this year through Pension Credit.

Economics

9 h. ago DWP may owe thousands to PIP claimants, 400k people potentially underpaid

According to new data, the Department for Work and Pensions has reported that a number of those receiving Personal Independence Payment could be under-claiming due to unreported changes in their situation

Politics

31 h. ago DWP explains state pension rule that means payments 'reduced' for some claimants

You can currently claim your state pension from the age of 66

Economics

32 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

33 h. ago Exact amount Universal Credit claimants can have in savings before DWP cuts payments

Universal Credit is claimed by more than seven million people in the UK - but how much can you have in savings before your payments get reduced?

Economics

55 h. ago New law could see Brits receive £29,000 when they reach retirement

The Pensions Schemes Bill, which entered its second reading this week, has reportedly received support from consumer groups and the pensions industry and is set to support 20 million people with savings in their pension

Economics

3 d. 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

3 d. ago Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 may need to be claimed by two groups of pensioners

Most DWP payments will be issued automatically but postal claims can be made from September.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms future of Blue Badges and free bus travel after new PIP changes

The DWP has clarified that claimants already in receipt of PIP will not see their entitlement change, but critics are still concerned that the forthcoming changes could have a significant effect on those in need

Transport

6 d. ago DWP benefits you can no longer claim when you get the state pension

The Department for Work and Pensions has released new figures showing that the State Pension is now providing support to 13 million people across the UK

Politics

6 d. ago DWP issues new Winter Fuel Payment claims warning to all pensioners

Around nine million pensioners will receive between £100 and £300 to help with winter energy bills.

Events

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

7 d. ago Mum on Universal Credit who called people who work 'dumb' set to 'lose everything'

The 26-year-old woman, called Ebony Wood, is claiming she gets more than £4000 on Universal Credit from the DWP every month, and is now about to 'lose everything'

Politics

7 d. ago DWP warns PIP claimants of six things they must do to keep payment

If you claim Personal Independence Payment and your personal details change, you need to report it to the Department for Work and Pensions

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 DWP announces 'separate' PIP system for new claims after key change

The DWP has announced that any changes to PIP eligibility will only affect new claims

Politics

8 d. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age currently receive either £73.90 or £110.40 every week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP denies claim they considered cuts for wheelchair users in welfare clampdown

Scottish Labour figures are said to have ensured mobility claims would be unaffected by the welfare bill, which will be voted on tonight

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

9 d. ago DWP confirms 'separate' PIP system for new and existing claims from next year

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall clarified PIP eligibility rules for new and existing claimants from November 2026.

Politics