2 h. ago DWP starts review into PIP changes which could see thousands lose payments

. The Labour government announced in March that it was to overhaul the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit PIP - which is claimed by 3.7million people - in a bid to cut down welfare spending

Politics

22 h. ago 150,000 people will have benefit payments cut by DWP under PIP changes

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has put forward changes to PIP that will apply from November 2026

Politics

24 h. ago DWP measures to prevent PIP benefit fraud of payments worth £750 a month

This year, the Labour government announced a major shake-up to the UK's main disability benefit, PIP, and shared further measures on how it would clamp down on fraud within the benefit system

Economics

31 h. ago DWP benefits and State Pension payments may be affected by bank holiday next week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is yet to confirm changes to payment dates due on the Spring bank holiday which will be observed on Monday, May 26 but they are anticipated

Economics

31 h. ago State pension and other DWP benefit payment dates set to change next week

The Spring bank holiday is observed across the UK, which means many payments due on May 26 will arrive on a different day

Economics

46 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

46 h. ago Two types of PIP claimant could keep daily living payments even after DWP reforms

Controversial changes to Personal Independence Payments could come into force next year.

Politics

48 h. ago DWP, HMRC payments set to be issued early due to the bank holiday

The Spring bank holiday is recognised across the UK, which means most payments due on May 26 will arrive on Friday, May 23

Economics

49 h. ago DWP claimants told to act after 355,000 have benefits payments stopped

Currently, the benefits department is working to move people claiming older "legacy benefits" onto Universal Credit through a process called Managed Migration

Politics

52 h. ago People on State Pension or benefits due early payments next week due to bank holiday

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to the upcoming Spring bank holiday.

Economics

3 d. ago Will I lose my DWP PIP payments? 10 things you could have to prove to avoid losing support

The government has not said how many people will lose their PIP payments but it is presenting the DWP reform as a major change that will save billions

Politics

4 d. ago DWP confirms 23 medical conditions to get £368 payment and seven things you need

The DWP provides employment and support allowance to around 1.7 million people in the UK. The benefit is designed to help you with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition that affects your ability to work.

Economics

4 d. ago Check for unclaimed benefits as DWP confirms no cost of living payments this year

Setting aside 10 minutes this weekend could boost your income before summer.

Economics

5 d. ago Four conditions that will avoid PIP payment cuts, DWP expert claims

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to introduce new PIP eligibility rules in November 2026, with around 400,000 people expected to see their benefits cut

Science

6 d. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP shares new update on 2025 cost of living payments for struggling households

The pensions and benefits department shared the update on its GOV.UK page, which detailed the cost of living payments which were paid to low-income households between 2022 and 2024

Economics

7 d. ago DWP says 'contact us straight away' ahead of benefit payment shake

The change is normal as it aims to ensure claimants have access to their benefits before the long weekend to prevent any financial strains that delayed payments could cause

Politics

7 d. ago New way for pensioners to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

7 d. ago HMRC to issue £42m of state pension underpayments to thousands of women

A historic Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) correction exercise by HMRC is looking into missing periods of HRP, leading to inaccurate payments issued by the DWP

Economics

7 d. ago DWP issues final decision on future of Cost of Living payments

The decision will affect people on benefits across the country

Economics