18 h. ago Universal Credit claimants told how to get extra £200 cash boost if friend is on PIP

If a Universal Credit (UC) claimants 'know someone' on Personal Independent Payment (PIP) or a whole range of other benefits they could be eligible for an extra £200 from the DWP

Economics

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

Some £90 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system in the 2023/24 financial year.

Economics

7 d. ago Extra cash for living costs available to DWP State Pensioners who meet criteria

The DWP has released new information on the number of people claiming the State Pension, as well as the Pension Credit

Economics

7 d. ago DWP State Pensioners could be owed extra cash for living costs

The DWP has released new information on the number of people claiming the State Pension, as well as the Pension Credit

Economics

8 d. ago More people on Universal Credit could be due £1,200 bonus as savings scheme extension starts

More than half a million more people are in line for the savings boost.

Economics

1 week ago DWP rule change means thousands more people can claim £333 every month

Carer's Allowance is paid to those who are providing at least 35 hours of care a week and is worth £83.30 a week after this crucial benefit went up this month

Economics

2 w. ago New DWP warning to people making a new claim for Universal Credit

Some 7.5 million people are currently receiving extra financial support through Universal Credit.

Events

3 w. ago DWP Carer's Allowance: Full list of people who can claim and how to apply

Carer's Allowance is a benefit designed to provide an income for someone who provides care for another while claiming certain benefits. Here's how you can claim it

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 DWP confirms new measures to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP

DWP has outlined a series of new measures being introduced to combat fraud and error within the benefits system

Politics

3 w. ago DWP to introduce new PIP measures to prevent people fraudulently claiming payments

The DWP has confirmed it is "committed" to tackling fraud and error within the benefits system, including recovering debts generated by Personal Independent Payments (PIP)

Politics

3 w. ago New DWP plans to help older people claim income boost worth over £4,200

An estimated 760,000 people over 66 are entitled to Pension Credit, but not claiming it.

Economics

3 w. ago People on DWP Universal Credit could get free £1,200 cash boost from Sunday

The Help to Save scheme gives Universal Credit claimants the chance to earn a bonus of 50p for every £1 they save – and there's a bonus at both the two and four year marks

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms planned Attendance Allowance changes for people making a new claim

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

3 w. ago More people claiming DWP Universal Credit can get free £1,200 cash boost from Sunday

The scheme was originally launched by the former Tory government in September 2018 as a way to encourage low-income households to save, and was due to end for good in April this year. However, Labour extended it for another two years

Economics

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 Government reveal how people claiming three types of benefits will be targeted by new DWP crackdown

The Government are attempting to cut £8.6 billion over the next five years

Politics

4 w. ago DWP making major change to benefit claimed by over 1.4million people next week

From April 7, the earnings limit for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit will be rising, meaning claimants will be able to earn more money each week and still be eligible for payments

Politics