18 h. ago New DWP update on PIP assessment changes for new and existing claimants

PIP assessments can be conducted in person, by video call or over the phone.

Politics

39 h. ago All you need to know as emergency alert to hit phones this week

DWP has issued an update

Events

4 d. ago DWP issues £300 winter fuel payment update as thousands to qualify within days

The one-off payment will be made to millions of people from November and will range from 100 to 300

Economics

7 d. ago DWP payments of £560 for those with a disability or health condition

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit is designed to help disabled people and those with a long-term health condition who are unable to work

Economics

1 week ago New DWP update on plans to transform health and disability benefits

A new panel will run separately to the Timms Review of PIPce Payment (PIP), but expertise and insight will be shared between the two.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Bee buffets’: the pollinator pathways turning drab alleys into insect havens

Corridors of nectar-rich plants encourage pollination and brighten up city streets at the same timeTake a closer look at the colourful plants dotted along an initially unassuming Bristol alleyway and you’ll see them teeming with insects. Bumblebees, hoverflies and ladybirds throng around a mixture of catmint, yarrow, geraniums and anemones. “It’s buzzing with pollinators now,” Flora Beverley says.Just over a year ago, the alley we are walking down was a dreary, litter-strewn dumping ground. Now, thanks to the pollinator pathways project, it is filled with nectar-rich plants and bee hotels. Colourful murals line the walls. A neighbour and her son passing by stop to tell Beverley they watered the plants yesterday. The local people who helped to transform the pathways continue to maintain them too. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago New DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits ahead of changes next April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP issues major update into plans to increase State Pension age

The proposed changes would see the UK mirror Denmark's approach to retirement

Politics

2 w. ago Plans to transform one of Wales' most historic football stadiums

Aberystwyth Town Football Club have been given the green light to build a new club house, turnstile, changing rooms, business unit, and improvements to the existing seated and standing terraces

Politics

2 w. ago Ex DWP worker issues 'virtually impossible' State Pension update

There have been claims the State Pension will be means-tested in the future

Economics

2 w. ago Third Point's Loeb faces shareholder revolt over plan to transform London vehicle into Cayman reinsurer

Third Point's Loeb faces shareholder revolt over plan to transform London vehicle into Cayman reinsurer  Hedgeweek

Politics

3 w. ago Plans to transform disused pub after locals complained it looked ugly

The Royal George in Solva is in a sorry state of disrepair and hasn't been open for business for two or three years now

Politics

3 w. ago New PIP assessment update for people making a claim for DWP disability benefit

More than 3.7 million people are now receiving PIP of up to £749 every four weeks from the DWP.

Politics

3 w. ago Historic church with pulpit and stained glass windows on sale for £150k as 'family home'

The Roxburgh Church in Kelso, Scotland, is said to be a 'wonderful find for those ready to start their renovation journey' with plans to transform it into a family home

Economics

3 w. ago DWP update on four conditions that qualify for ‘ongoing’ PIP awards

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit paid to those with long-term physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Events

3 w. ago A £15m plan to transform a Salford shopping centre moves forward

It will get a new external façade which is set to take around 16 months to complete.

Economics

4 w. ago DWP update over £8,300 state pension boost as all claimants will get this letter

The DWP state pension letters go out at a certain time of year

Economics

4 w. ago DWP issues update on conditions eligible for 'ongoing' PIP awards

Personal Independence Payments is the primary disability benefit provided by the Department for Work and Pensions - but successful claimants can only receive it for a fixed period

Events