27 h. ago DWP announces major pension change with Brits to be '£1000 better off' in retirement

The government announced their new small pensions pot consolidator today, April 24

Economics

6 d. ago Six major changes that PIP claimants do not have to share with DWP to keep payments

Personal Independence Payment is a benefit that helps with the additional costs of living with a long-term impairment or health condition for people over 16 and under State Pension age

Politics

8 d. ago DWP Easter bank holiday payment dates for benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - so you may end up being paid earlier than expected this Easter

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms major change to Universal Credit payments from this month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a change to the Fair Repayment Rate for Universal Credit payments from next month

Economics

1 week ago Easter bank holiday payment dates for DWP benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - so you may end up being paid earlier than expected this Easter

Economics

2 w. ago Labour’s welfare cuts consultation called a ‘sham’ as PIP changes not up for discussion

Campaigners have called the conversation a ‘sham’ as people are invited to discuss only half of the proposals

Politics

2 w. ago DWP announces major change for Universal Credit and how it verifies claims

Once you have submitted your Universal Credit claim, you need to verify your identity to get your first Universal Credit payment. This helps link the right person to the right claim and reduces the chance of benefit fraud

Politics

2 w. ago New DWP planned changes to PIP and Universal Credit under review by Committee

The cross-party Work and Pensions Committee has launched a new inquiry into the proposed welfare reforms.

Politics

2 w. ago Full list of DWP benefits rising by 1.7% today including Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefit

Most DWP and HMRC benefit payments are increased every year by the previous September level of inflation - this was confirmed to be 1.7% and the rise will soon hit bank accounts

Politics

2 w. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,149 each month

Disability benefits such as PIP or ADP are not means-tested and do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics

2 w. ago Change to DWP earnings rule means 60,000 more Brits are eligible for £333 next week

The DWP has announced a major benefit change coming into force from Monday, April 7

Economics

2 w. ago Major DWP Universal Credit rule change will come into force next week affecting 1.2 million families 

The amount of money taken from Universal Credit payments to repay debts is reducing this month

Politics

3 w. ago DWP estimates 370,000 people could lose PIP claim under major changes

The DWP has published its latest PIP impact assessment, which includes the UK Government's controversial eligibility rule changes to the daily living component of the benefit

Politics

3 w. ago Family on PIP and Universal Credit forced to sleep rough outside town hall after being evicted

The couple have said they shouldn't have to be "a druggie, an alcoholic, or an asylum seeker to be a priority and get help"

Politics

3 w. ago First Minister Eluned Morgan says she's 'really worried' about PIP and Universal Credit changes

The First Minister said it was 'really stressful for people'

Politics

3 w. ago DWP rules means Universal Credit claimants will see delays to benefit rises

Universal Credit and other benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance, are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7 - with state pension payments rising by 4.1%

Politics

3 w. ago Everything a PIP assessor told me before my review including how it works from the inside

The DWP plans to change PIP and Universal Credit have left many desperate for advice - one woman has taken to X to pass on advice from a PIP assessor about how to deal with your next review

Politics

3 w. ago People currently claiming PIP told to request crucial form before major DWP changes

The DWP has announced a number of changes to the PIP system, which will come into effect from November 2026

Politics

3 w. ago DWP benefit payments increasing in April 2025 including PIP and Universal Credit

Benefit payments increase every year in April in line with inflation rates - here's a full list of how much they are going up by from this month

Politics

3 w. ago UK Government has failed to provide any information about how PIP and Universal Credit will impact people in Wales

Our requests to see the figures have been ignored

Politics