7 h. ago DWP issues reminder to millions on benefits as payments to be affected this weekend

Universal Credit, PIP and more will be affected by the August bank holiday weekend

Economics

10 h. ago DWP letters to be sent to nine million people over payment worth up to £300

The DWP has confirmed that nine million pensioners will receive the payment, with the amount varying depending on individual circumstances

Economics

11 h. ago Millions to get DWP payment in days, but it could leave you skint, expert alerts

People on benefits could be getting their payments three days early due to the August bank holiday

Economics

13 h. ago DWP issues 'be aware' warning over text that could drain your bank account

In a warning posted on X, previously known as Twitter, the DWP urged millions of people claiming benefits or the state pension to be aware of scammers trying to contact you

Events

35 h. ago Millions reminded 'check your electricity bill' or miss out on £150 DWP payment

The UK Government is expanding the eligibility of the payment to include an additional 2.7 million households, but the deadline to meet certain criteria is fast approaching. It could mean a £150 discount on energy bills.

Economics

68 h. ago Drivers told 'don't take risk' if they notice 'suspicious' sign at petrol stations

A fraud expert said drivers needed to 'stay alert'

Events

3 d. ago DWP gives warning to millions of Brits as woman jailed for £110,000 fraud

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a stark warning to 24 million people in the UK following a ten-year campaign of fraud that has led to a woman falsely claiming £110,000 from the governement

Events

3 d. ago DWP issues stark warning to JSA, UC and PIP claimants as woman jailed for 20 months

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a grave warning to the 24 million Brits claiming benefits

Events

4 d. ago DWP issues stark warning to benefit claimants after woman jailed for 20 months

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to millions of benefit claimants after a woman was jailed for 20 months after a court found her guilty of benefit fraud

Events

5 d. ago DWP bonus payment this year for millions who claim PIP and State Pension

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits - but not Universal Credit. Here's everything you need to know

Economics

5 d. ago DWP minister outlines new measures to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides benefits to nearly 24 million people across Great Britain, including 3.7 million on Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Politics

5 d. ago DWP issues warning to millions of Brits as woman jailed for £110,000 fraud

A woman from Manchester was sentenced to 20 months in prison after pocketing £110,000 of benefits she was not entitled to

Events

6 d. ago DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP of up to £749

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.

Economics

7 d. 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

7 d. ago DWP Universal Credit eligibility rules in full as one million more people now claim

The latest figure of eight million for July 2025 is the highest level it has been since the benefit was introduced in 2013, according to official figures published last week.

Politics

1 week ago Scots carers waiting twice as long for key benefit as people living in England

EXCLUSIVE: Average processing times for Carer Support Payment have jumped to over 50 days.

Politics

4 w. ago DWP to bring back Pensions Commission to help people save enough money for retirement

DWP analysis suggested 15 million people were under-saving for retirement.

Economics

4 w. ago DWP confirms further winter fuel payment adjustments for pensioners

The DWP has confirmed that 9 million people will receive a one-off payment of either £200 or £300 to help with heating bills this winter

Economics

last month DWP to end six benefits in months as millions told to claim Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been phasing out older benefits for millions of people in recent years - but it is continuing this year

Politics