61 m. ago DWP to send huge payouts to thousands on Universal Credit as lawyers urge further action

The DWP failed to adequately protect the income of disabled people who were transferred from legacy benefits to Universal Credit, according to lawyers

Politics

5 h. ago Man, 30, saw £1,300 Universal Credit payment hadn't arrived... the reason left him stunned

Ryan said DWP stopped his Universal Credit payments

Economics

5 h. ago Pensioners being sent DWP letter in post over £150 cost of living payments

The Warm Home Discount is a one-off payment of £150 to help with energy bills over the winter months - and the DWP will be sending letters to those who are eligible

Economics

6 h. ago DWP payment worth up to £812 sent to Universal Credit bank accounts

You may be eligible if you need help with repairs to your home, or if you need extra money to help you work, if you need to move, or funeral costs

Economics

8 h. ago DWP warned 'questions need to be answered' over £452million compensation payouts

Lawyers have questioned claimants losing SDP to universal credit, years before protection was implemented for the transition, arguing not enough was done to protect incomes

Economics

24 h. ago Lawyers flag ‘scandalous’ issues as DWP pays out £452 million in compensation

Claimants were found to have lost the ‘Severe Disability Premium’ (SDP) in the move to universal credit, with the DWP not doing enough to ensure their incomes were protected

Economics

51 h. ago Mechanic tells drivers 'unfixable' issue is 'next big scandal'

A feature on cars sold after 2017 can be much more expensive and time-consuming to fix when it goes wrong

Politics

51 h. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment worth £300 can be claimed within weeks

The UK Government has confirmed that Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically to around nine million people in England and Wales

Economics

54 h. ago DWP and HMRC making major change to 10 benefits including Universal Credit

The DWP is to make changes to ten benefits payments within days - following the bank holiday adjustment, parents with children continuing their education have been warned to update HMRC by this date

Politics

57 h. ago DWP confirms pensioners can claim Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 from next month

Most Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically but some pensioners may need to make a claim.

Economics

3 d. ago 'When will I get paid if DWP benefit paydate lands on August 25 Bank Holiday?'

Most people get a day off at the end of August with the Summer Bank Holiday but it also means benefits are not paid on that date

Economics

4 d. ago DWP offers thousands in payments to parents with autistic and ADHD children

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering a range of financial support for people caring for young people with disabilities, including autism and ADHD, worth over £16,000

Society

6 d. ago Full eligibility for DWP scheme giving extra £909 a month to disabled people

Full list of eligibility and payment amounts for DWP disability premiums payments

Economics

7 d. ago DWP State Pension warning as future payment age suggested to Brits

The State Pension age is already set to rise in the coming years, but a pensions expert has warned that it may need to increase even further in order to remain sustainable

Events

7 d. ago DWP to pay out extra £904 to disabled individuals per month – see if you qualify

The DWP may pay out extra sums of money to disabled individuals on top of their existing claim. These payments are known as disability premiums and could boost your income

Economics

8 d. ago Thai monk sex scandal woman hit with new charges as her money issues emerge

A possible reason behind Wilawan Emsawat's – also known as “Sika Golf” – massive lack of cash upon arrest has now emerged, after she was charged with illegal gambling

Events

8 d. ago August 2025 bank holiday payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need

Economics

8 d. ago State pensioners could lose DWP payments after 'unfair' £10,000 rule

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to make a change to an 'unfair' rule that could see pensioners lose out on thousands of pounds in payments

Economics

9 d. ago Celebrity SAS star Rebecca Loos left with 'big issue' after David Beckham scandal

Rebecca Loos has opened up about the impact her affair with David Beckham has had on her ahead of her appearance on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins which kicks off on Monday

Politics

9 d. ago Celebrity SAS star Rebecca Loos says David Beckham scandal left her battling 'big issue'

Rebecca Loos was catapulted into the spotlight in 2004 when reports of an 'affair' with former England captain David Beckham emerged

Events